Introducing Alnwick
Northumberland’s historic ducal town, Alnwick (no tongue gymnastics: just say ‘annick’) is an elegant maze of narrow cobbled streets spread out beneath the watchful gaze of a colossal medieval castle. Not only will you find England’s most perfect bookshop, but also the most visited attraction in the northeast at Alnwick Garden.
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The castle is on the northern side of town and overlooks the River Aln. The tourist office (510665; www.alnwick.gov.uk; 2 The Shambles; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun) is by the marketplace, in a handsome building that was once a butcher’sshop.
There has been a market in Alnwick for over 800 years. Market days are Thursday and Saturday, with a farmers market on the last Friday of the month.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: How to get from Berwick Upon Tweed to Seahouses
by greencelery 30 May 2011
Try the journey planner at www.transportdirect.info I don't know if it might be easier to go via Alnwick.
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RE: Edinburgh to Manchester BEST PLACES TO VISIT!
by kirstp85 25 February 2011
A1 - Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
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RE: Cumbrian Coast v Northumberland Coast for a family
by Copepod 31 January 2011
While both have pletny of sandy beaches, Northumbria wins on the basis of being less crowded, more castled eg Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburg…
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