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Yet Wressle Castle is undeniably real, and though it's not typically open to the public, its iconic sandstone facade is ...
Northumberland's newest five-star hotel has opened up to the public with hopes of "bringing new tourism to Alnwick". The Bailiffgate Hotel is located in the historic former premises of the Duchess ...
Entrance to the Bailiffgate Hotel, Northumberland newest five-star hotel (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)1 of 15 ...
Ref. No: 25/01869/PRUTPO South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland. Installation of a 9m pole. Ref. No: 25/01900/MISC 53 Eastern Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland NE20 9RE. Variation of condition ...
The menu was extensive but seemed quite formal for our wants that day, so we headed off to the cafe inside the entrance to Alnwick Gardens, about 100m away. Alwick Gardens ...
6 During Easter, entrance to The Alnwick Garden starts from £16.50 and is free for up to 4 children (per adult) Credit: Alamy 6 There are plenty of other activities to do at the castle Credit: Alamy ...
The castle dates back to 1313 (and there’s more about the castle and how to visit in my guide to Northumberland Castles).
Harry and his friends learned to fly broomsticks with Madam Hooch in the courtyards of the Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Many scenes from The Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets were filmed ...
The Alnwick Castle Garden The duchess has around 100 toxic plants, including hemlock and foxglove, which has fine hairs that cause painful rashes, and hogweed, which can burn human skin.
Viking and religious history, Lindisfarne Island (also known as Holy Island) is one of Northern England’s most intriguing and ...
Chillingham is first documented in the 12th century as a possession of the powerful Vesci family, lords of Alnwick. There is no evidence that a castle existed here at this date, but there must have ...