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Alnwick - Northumberland

Some highlights of the area and things to do..

Alnwick

In & around Alnwick
Alnwick, voted 'Best Place in Britain to Live' by Country Life magazine, is renowned for shopping, a lively events calendar and farmers' markets. It's also home to The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Castle famous among Harry Potter fans as the setting for Hogwarts.
Don't miss Alnwick's 'Barter Books' either, one of the largest second hand bookshops in Europe.

Northumberland
Historic Castles - Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Chillingham Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle in Border Reivers country.

Beautiful Coastline - Large unspoiled stretches of white sands in a region of strong Christian Heritage where you can visit Holy Island and the Farne Islands nature reserve.

National Trust properties - See magnificent interiors and walled gardens at Wallington Hall and discover the industrial heritage of Cragside House in Rothbury only a 15 minute drive from Tate House.

Eating Out in Alnwick - Restaurants
Blackmore's Hotel
Whether you relax casually in the bistro, take snacks at the bar or indulge in the a la carte menu in Black more's Restaurant, you can be assured of the most inspirational fayre available.

telephone: 01665 602395 www.blackmoresofalnwick.com