Best Ice Cream in Alnwick
The Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour, Carlo's Gelateria, and Sarah's farm parlour -- where to find the best ice cream in and around Alnwick.
Alnwick is a castle town, a garden town, and -- less obviously -- a surprisingly good ice cream town. Three dedicated options within easy reach of the Market Place mean you can fit a proper scoop into any visit. Here are the best places for ice cream in and around Alnwick.
The Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour
The Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour on Narrowgate is the town's dedicated ice cream destination. They serve over 20 flavours of award-winning Ciccarelli gelato and sorbets, all from the Blyth-based artisan gelato maker that has been producing since 1966.
Flavours range from crowd-pleasers like pistachio, vanilla, and honeycomb to more unusual options like rhubarb custard. The parlour is also famous for its Butterbeer ice cream floats -- a nod to Alnwick Castle's connection with the Harry Potter films. Portion sizes are generous and service is consistently praised.
It's a stone's throw from the castle and right on the route between Bondgate Within and the Market Place, so you'll almost certainly walk past it.
Best for: Over 20 flavours of Ciccarelli gelato and Butterbeer floats -- right on the route to Alnwick Castle.
Carlo's Gelateria
Carlo's is best known as one of the finest fish and chip shops in Northumberland, but owners Andy and Adam have added an authentic Italian gelateria to their Market Street premises, drawing on Italian family heritage.
Up to 18 flavours of gelato are made fresh daily on the premises using locally sourced milk and cream. The range runs from pure Italian pistachio and stracciatella to more playful options like white ripple cookie dough. Fresh fruit sorbets are available too.
It's an unexpected combination -- fish and chips and artisan gelato under one roof -- but it works. Grab a cone after your cod and chips, or make a separate trip just for the gelato.
Best for: Fresh Italian gelato made daily at a legendary fish and chip shop -- up to 18 flavours on Market Street.
Sarah's Ice Cream Parlour
Sarah's Ice Cream Parlour is a farm parlour at Lambertslee Farm on the B1340 at Newton Crossroads, just outside Alnwick on the road towards the coast. It's a popular stop for families heading to the beaches at Embleton or Beadnell.
The setting is rural and relaxed, with a wide selection of flavours in a farm environment. It's the kind of place where you can park easily, let the children stretch their legs, and enjoy an ice cream without the bustle of the town centre.
If you're combining an Alnwick Castle visit with a coastal day trip, Sarah's sits right on the route.
Best for: Farm ice cream on the road to the coast -- a natural stop between Alnwick and the Northumberland beaches.
Quick comparison
| | Style | Location | Vegan | Price | |---|---|---|---|---| | Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour | Ciccarelli gelato | 36 Narrowgate, Alnwick | Limited | ££ | | Carlo's Gelateria | Fresh Italian gelato | 7-9 Market Street, Alnwick | Limited | ££ | | Sarah's | Farm parlour | Lambertslee Farm, Newton Crossroads | Limited | £ |
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