'''Alnwick''' is a pretty town in Northumberland, England. Its name is pronounced 'Annick'.

Get in

Buses run between Newcastle and Alnwick.

Alnwick has no train station, but it is possible to take the train to Alnmouth and catch a taxi or a bus to Alnwick (less than 5 miles).

Get around

See

  • '''Alnwick Castle''' [http://www.alnwickcastle.com/]. The "poison garden" tour is entertaining. Seeing the castle might be a thrill for people who are really big fans of Rowan Atkinson's "Black Adder" or the Harry Potter films.
  • '''Alnwick Gardens''' [http://www.alnwickgarden.com/index_nonflash.asp]. This is a fantastic place to visit with a young family. There are numerous fountains (modern design) that children are allowed to play in. It is a bit pricely to get in but children are free! The cafe provides children's lunch boxes at a reasonable price.
  • Do

    Buy

    Alnwick is home to the largest second hand bookstore in the UK, housed in the former railway station.

    Eat

    A good cheap (especially by UK standards) pizza place is in the high street.

    Drink

    The Hairy Lemon is quiet, well-priced public house in Bondgate Within, located halfway between the Castle and the Market Place

    Blackmore's is a friendly new modern bar next to Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without. Much more friendly atmosphere for tourists.

    Sleep

  • '''White Swan Hotel''' [http://thewhiteswan.classiclodges.co.uk/] Best known feature is that it is furnished with fixtures from the RMS ''Olympic'' - sister ship of the ''Titanic''.
  • Get out