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Alnwick, Northumberland

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Alnwick is a very pretty town, with plenty of historic interest packed into a small space. The most obvious destination for visitors is Alnwick Castle, ancestral home of the powerful Percy clan. The castle is of Norman origin, but was restored in the Victorian period. Two town gates survive, a 15th century gate surmounted with the lion symbol of the Percy's, and the gatehouse of the old medieval abbey. Two 17th century bridges still bring traffic into Alnwick. Three miles away is 13th century Hulne Priory.

A much more recent attraction in Alnwick is the award-winning Alnwick Garden, a contemporary garden mixing sculpture, design, and horticulture in a fascinating way, and featuring the world's largest treehouse. Alnwick is a absolute gem, and one of our favourite places to visit in the north of England.
Alnwick, Northumberland, England

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Attraction Type: Town
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OS NU 1909 1182
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Nearest Attractions Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse - 1.6 miles (Abbey) Bailiffgate Museum - 1.6 miles (Museum) Alnwick Castle - 1.6 miles (Castle) Hulne Priory - 1.9 miles (Abbey) Alnwick Garden - 2.5 miles (Garden) Dunstanburgh Castle - 5 miles (Castle) Preston Tower - 5.9 miles (Historic Property) Edlingham Castle - 6.4 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Alnmouth - 4.1 miles away Embleton - 4.3 miles away Shilbottle - 4.9 miles away Eglingham - 5 miles away Warkworth - 6.7 miles away Edlingham - 6.9 miles away Amble - 8.4 miles away Whittingham - 8.4 miles away

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Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle keep

The Lion Gate

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ash Cottage - 4 miles from Alnwick Dunstan, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £220

Dunstanburgh Farm Cottages - 5.4 miles from Alnwick Embleton, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £150

Birsley Cottage - 5.7 miles from Alnwick Overthwarts, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

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Nearest Hotels

Tower Restaurant & Accommodation - 1.8 miles from Alnwick Alnwick, Northumberland Stay from: £103.00

The White Swan Hotel - 1.8 miles from Alnwick Alnwick, Northumberland Stay from: £60.00

White Swan Hotel - 1.8 miles from Alnwick Alnwick, Northumberland Stay from: £55.00

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Tower Restaurant & Accommodation - 1.8 miles from Alnwick Alnwick, Northumberland From: £103.00

Tate House Bed & Breakfast - 1.8 miles from Alnwick Alnwick, Northumberland From: £27.50

Greycroft - 1.9 miles from Alnwick Alnwick, Northumberland From: £100.00

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Alnwick
Tourist Information Centre
2 The Shambles
Alnwick
Northumberland
England
NE66 1TN
Tel: 01665 511 333
Email: alnwicktic@alnwick.gov.uk
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