Alnwick Castle

I recently paid a visit to some parts of Northumberland I had not been to for a while. Living in the North East as I do, the Northumberland coastline is right on the doorstep, and as well as the beautiful beaches and scenery, it has some great places to visit, and quite a few castles! Alnwick Castle is somewhere I have visited a couple of times over the years, but as it is years since my last visit, I decided it was time I went there again. ~~~~~~~~~ WHERE IS IT? ~~~~~~~~~ Alnwick Castle (pronounced 'Annick') is located just off the A1, in the historic market town of Alnwick, here in Northumberland. It is easily reached by ...  Read the complete review

A great place to visit, with super grounds and great inside facilities for kids and parents alike. Lots of genuine art on display inside the Castle, and all belonging to the Duke of Northumberland. Unlike the nearby Bailiffgate Museum where all of the old photographs of Alnwick town have just been taken by a Trustee. The Castle has a great cafe, a brilliant shop, and plenty of room for the kids to run about and enjoy themselves. They are planning to go back to their old system of joint tickets with the Alnwick Garden, so that can be an added bonus in the better weather. Just beware that the Castle opens at about 11 am, and can be a bit expensive. ...  Read the complete review

Alnwick Castle is found in the little town of Alnwick, Northumberland. We visited this attraction, as we were holidaying in the area already. The Castle's main entrance is accessed from within the town centre, unusually, and a beautiful little town it is too: It's pronounced 'Annick' and there are plenty of shops and little restaurants to keep visitors busy, in addition to the Castle. It's now famous as it was used as a location for the Harry Potter films, and if you've seen them you will be thrilled to recognise some of the settings once you are inside the grounds. Apparently it was also used in Blackadder and various other films, but that seems ...  Read the complete review

It's great to have lots of things to do in the holidays. It's the summer and parents all over the UK are having to find stuff for their little darlings (or devils) to do. So if you are in the Scottish Borders or Northumberland at all in the Summer Holidays then this really is the place for you. History Behind Alnwick Castle Alnwick castle is one of the biggest castles, that is lived in, in England. The first parts of the castle was built in 1096 making some of the castle more than 900 years old. It was originally designed to stop enemies getting to Alnwick and behond. Also to house the Baron of Alnwick safely. So the castle had to have strong defences of ...  Read the complete review

::INFORMATION:: Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles to be found in England. Surprisingly enough, it can be located in Alnwick, Northumberland. Opening Times: 2nd April - 28th October 10am to 6pm Admission prices vary for entering Alnwick Castle -Adult - £9 -Concession - £8 -Child - £4 (under 5's are free!) Special family tickets can also be purchased at £24. This admits two adults into the castle, and up to four children. As well as this, weekly tickets can be purchased, ranging from £5 to £32, and Season tickets, from £18 to £50! Alnwick Castle is quite a popular location, used ...  Read the complete review