Alnwick Castle
Alnwick, NE66 2NO
We're sure that whatever your age or interests you'll find lots to see and do on any visit to the mightly medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle - one of Europe's finest.
This magnificent Castle has a long a colourful life. It has been at the centre of many of the country's famous historical events - from bloodthirsty battles between English and Scots to the dramatic intriques of the Guy Fawkes plot.
Today it is a 'must see' visitor attraction and the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Like every home, there are sure signs to be found of those that came before us. Sometimes that's the very structure of the building; the decorative style; the treasures that they've left; and sometimes just the stories we still like to share.
Around every corner, there's a memory and around many there's a surprise. At almost every step there's a story, at a few a mystery, at others a romance or a feud.
To many people, their first sight of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise us as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.
Step inside and be part of a story that never ends.
This magnificent Castle has a long a colourful life. It has been at the centre of many of the country's famous historical events - from bloodthirsty battles between English and Scots to the dramatic intriques of the Guy Fawkes plot.
Today it is a 'must see' visitor attraction and the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Like every home, there are sure signs to be found of those that came before us. Sometimes that's the very structure of the building; the decorative style; the treasures that they've left; and sometimes just the stories we still like to share.
Around every corner, there's a memory and around many there's a surprise. At almost every step there's a story, at a few a mystery, at others a romance or a feud.
To many people, their first sight of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise us as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.
Step inside and be part of a story that never ends.
Location
Alnwick Castle is on the outskirts of Alnwick town, just over a mile from the A1. It is 33 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne; 30 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed and the Scottish Border; and 80 miles south of Edinburgh.
By Road
When you reach the Alnwick junction on the main A1 road you can:
Follow signs for Alnwick Town Centre. There are various Car Parks close to the Castle at Greenwell Lane and Bailiffgate. The Main Entrance is at Castle Square opposite Baliffgate and there is also an Admissions Kiosk at Greenwell Lane.
Or you can follow signs for Alnwick Castle and Garden park at Denwick Lane in areas highlighted as the Alnwick Garden Car Park.
Entrance to the Castle is via the Garden. A short walk takes you past the Garden Pavillion and to an Admissions Kiosk where you can purchase your Castle tickets.
From May you will also have the option of taking the Roadtrain which leaves from a layby opposite the Car Park and drops you off at Castle Square after a pleasant trip through the historic town centre.
By Rail
A number of rail services from London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh stop at Alnmouth, which is 5 miles from Alnwick. Trains are met by the Alnwick Rail Connection, the 519 service from Alnmouth Station. All passengers have to do is get off the train at Alnmouth for Alnwick Railway Station and connect to Alnwick town by boarding the 519 bus - a journey of under 15 minutes. Visitors can take advantage of the Plus Bus by asking for the Plus Bus add on when they buy their rail ticket to Alnmouth for Alnwick. This gives unlimited day travel on buses from Alnmouth for Alnwick and villages along the Northumberland Coast. Adult £2, child and concession £1. Edinburgh and Darlington are now both less than 90 minutes away from the historic centre of Alnwick thanks to the Alnwick Rail Connection.
Additionally, the 518 bus service leaves Alnmouth Station at 23 minutes past the hour from 09.23 until 22.23. A taxi can also be called from the station.
www.gner.co.uk
www.thetrainline.co.uk
www.northumberland.gov.uk
By Air
Newcastle International Airport is 35 miles from Alnwick. You can fly direct to Newcastle on scheduled domestic flights from Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Isle of Man, Kent/Manston, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, and Southampton.
Scheduled international routes to Newcastle include Alicante, Amsterdam Schiphol, Barcelona, Berlin Schonefeld, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Geneva, Hanover, Malaga, Palma, Paris (CDG), Prague, Rome, Stavanger, and Toronto.
By Road
When you reach the Alnwick junction on the main A1 road you can:
Follow signs for Alnwick Town Centre. There are various Car Parks close to the Castle at Greenwell Lane and Bailiffgate. The Main Entrance is at Castle Square opposite Baliffgate and there is also an Admissions Kiosk at Greenwell Lane.
Or you can follow signs for Alnwick Castle and Garden park at Denwick Lane in areas highlighted as the Alnwick Garden Car Park.
Entrance to the Castle is via the Garden. A short walk takes you past the Garden Pavillion and to an Admissions Kiosk where you can purchase your Castle tickets.
From May you will also have the option of taking the Roadtrain which leaves from a layby opposite the Car Park and drops you off at Castle Square after a pleasant trip through the historic town centre.
By Rail
A number of rail services from London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh stop at Alnmouth, which is 5 miles from Alnwick. Trains are met by the Alnwick Rail Connection, the 519 service from Alnmouth Station. All passengers have to do is get off the train at Alnmouth for Alnwick Railway Station and connect to Alnwick town by boarding the 519 bus - a journey of under 15 minutes. Visitors can take advantage of the Plus Bus by asking for the Plus Bus add on when they buy their rail ticket to Alnmouth for Alnwick. This gives unlimited day travel on buses from Alnmouth for Alnwick and villages along the Northumberland Coast. Adult £2, child and concession £1. Edinburgh and Darlington are now both less than 90 minutes away from the historic centre of Alnwick thanks to the Alnwick Rail Connection.
Additionally, the 518 bus service leaves Alnmouth Station at 23 minutes past the hour from 09.23 until 22.23. A taxi can also be called from the station.
www.gner.co.uk
www.thetrainline.co.uk
www.northumberland.gov.uk
By Air
Newcastle International Airport is 35 miles from Alnwick. You can fly direct to Newcastle on scheduled domestic flights from Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Isle of Man, Kent/Manston, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, and Southampton.
Scheduled international routes to Newcastle include Alicante, Amsterdam Schiphol, Barcelona, Berlin Schonefeld, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Geneva, Hanover, Malaga, Palma, Paris (CDG), Prague, Rome, Stavanger, and Toronto.
See also: Location Map
These details were last updated on Monday 11 June 2007
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- Best Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2007