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10:00 AM · The Alnwick Garden
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10:00 AM · The Alnwick Garden
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · St Michael's Church
FREEAnglo-Saxon Tales and Ancient Legends at Ad Gefrin
11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM · Ad Gefrin
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Visiting Lilidorei: A Family Guide to the World's Largest Play Structure
Everything you need to plan a day at Lilidorei, the Alnwick Garden's magical play village: the nine clans, the giant Elfwin Drin tower, tickets, best ages, food and Free Fridays.
Halloween in Alnwick
Arguably the North East's best Halloween town: family half-term at Alnwick Castle, Spookydorei at the Alnwick Garden, a ghost walk through the old streets and haunted Chillingham nearby.
Best Children's Party Entertainers in Alnwick
Magic, face painting, princess characters, and a kids' disco, a guide to children's party entertainers who genuinely cover Alnwick and north Northumberland.
Best After-School Clubs in Alnwick
Community after-school clubs, swimming squads, leisure centre activities, and soft play -- the best after-school clubs and activities for children in Alnwick.
Summer Holiday Activities in Alnwick: The Complete Guide for Families
Castle adventures, Lilidorei, beach days, swimming, and the library reading challenge -- everything you need to fill six weeks of summer in Alnwick.
Find a Tutor in Alnwick
Northumberland Music Service, language classes, art workshops, and online platforms -- your guide to finding private tuition in Alnwick.
Schools & Education
Find schools, nurseries, and educational resources in Alnwick.
Local Places
Full directory →MotherFolk Alnwick Writing Circle
CommunityA weekly writing circle for mothers, meeting on Tuesday mornings at No. 32 in Alnwick Playhouse, booked by the term or per session.
Alnwick Town AFC
Sports & LeisureAlnwick's senior non-league football club, nicknamed the Magpies, playing at St James' Park. For 2026-27 they compete in the Ebac Northern League Division Two.
Alnwick Town Juniors FC
Sports & LeisureAlnwick's FA-accredited grassroots junior football club, running teams for boys and girls from its Greensfield home with a 3G all-weather pitch and clubhouse.
Alnwick Castle
Sports & LeisureThe second-largest inhabited castle in England, home to the Duke of Northumberland. Famous as a Harry Potter filming location.
The Alnwick Garden
Sports & LeisureStunning 12-acre contemporary garden featuring the Grand Cascade fountain, the Poison Garden, a cherry orchard, and the famous Treehouse.
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery
CommunityVolunteer-run museum and gallery telling the story of Alnwick and district across 10,000 years. Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed church.