A;lnwick Castle (Alnwick Castle)

Member Name: Sparkie

Product:	Alnwick Castle
Date:	10/03/09 (83 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Plenty of space for the kids to enjoy themselves

Disadvantages: Pricy and opens at 11 am

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. It also closes from the end of October until Easter, which can be an unpleasant surprise if you have travelled some way to visit it !!!
All in all, a five-star place to visit, and although pricy, you'll want to go back.

Summary: Time your visit to the height of the summer, at midday, and you'l get the best out of it !