Attractions near Alnwick Castle

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Alnwick Castle

Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ - England, UK

This is the second largest inhabited castle in England, after Windsor, and has been home to the Percy family since 1309. The Abbot’s Tower, the Middle Gateway and the Constable’s Tower all date back to this period. Also...

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Attractions near Alnwick Castle

A selection of attractions close to Alnwick Castle:

Bailiffgate Museum (< 1 Mile)

Attractively located in the former St. Mary’s Church, dating from 1836, Bailiffgate Museum brings to life the people and places of North Northumberland. Six specially...

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Alnwick Gardens (< 1 Mile)

The Alnwick Garden results from the Duchess of Northumberland’s wish to create a beautiful public space accessible to everyone. The previously derelict 12-acre walled...

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Edlingham Castle (7.6 Miles)

Situated next to the banks of the river in this charming and inspiring area of Northumbrian countryside, these ruins show a site where a once...

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Burgham Park Golf Club (12.3 Miles)

Burgham Park is a championship parklands course located in the Northumbrian countryside 9 miles north of Morpeth, 2 minutes off the A1. The Par 72...

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Bamburgh Castle (14.9 Miles)

Bamburgh Castle is probably the finest castle in England. It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at...

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Seahouses Harbour (15 Miles)

The town of Seahouses has a beautiful harbour with views out towards the Farne Islands. In the early 19th Century, the harbour would have been...

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Seahouses Beach (15 Miles)

Seahouses Beach is situated just to the north of Seahouses itself. This long expanse of sand is great for a relaxing stroll. The beach...

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Bamburgh Beach (15.2 Miles)

The beach at Bamburgh is overlooked by the impressive Bamburgh Castle. It is a beautiful beach, if a little chilly at times, and offers...

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St. Aidan’s Church (15.2 Miles)

St. Aidan’s Church is one of the three finest parish churches in Northumberland (the others being Alnwick and Norham). Its origins date from 635 AD...

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Grace Darling Memorial (15.2 Miles)

The Grace Darling Memorial is an ornate memorial to one of Bamburgh’s most famous residents, and is situated within St. Aidan’s churchyard. Grace is a...

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Grace Darling Museum (15.3 Miles)

The Grace Darling Museum is dedicated to one of the most famous daughters of this region and a heroine that has commanded the respect of...

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Cragside (15.3 Miles)

Home of Lord Amstrong, inventor and landscape genius, Cragside is one of the finest Victorian gardens in the country. The estate features one of the...

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Farne Islands (16.8 Miles)

One of the most exciting wildlife experiences in the world is only a boat ride away. During the breeding season (May to July) these guano-splashed...

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Chillingham Castle (17 Miles)

At first a 12th Century stronghold, Chillingham became a fortified castle in the 14th Century. Steeped in the nation’s history it occupied a strategic position...

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