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Local knowledge, practical tips, and in-depth guides to help you get the most out of your visit.

Activities7 min readFeatured

Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden: what to book, and when

Two attractions, two tickets, two seasons. When the castle opens, how Broomstick Training works, booking the Poison Garden tour, and doing both in a day.

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Planning6 min readFeatured

Getting to Alnwick: Alnmouth station and the bus into town

No station in Alnwick: trains stop at Alnmouth, four miles away by road, and the X20 or X18 bus does the last stretch. Buses from Newcastle, parking and the airport.

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Walking6 min readFeatured

Walking in Hulne Park: Brizlee Tower, the priory, and the rules

The Duke's walled park is open on foot from 11am to 4pm, with no dogs or bikes and closure days in winter. The three marked walks, Brizlee Tower and Hulne Priory.

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History & Culture6 min readFeatured

Alnwick on foot: the old station, the Bondgate and the Shrovetide field

A free morning walk from Barter Books through the medieval gate and the Market Place to the castle and the Pastures, where the town plays Shrovetide football.

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