Heritage & History in Alnwick
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Alnwick.
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View all →Heritage Open Day at Bailiffgate Museum
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery
Free for Alnwick district residentsMurder at the Masked Ball, the Alnwick Garden
6:30 PM · The Alnwick Garden (The Pavilion)
See booking pageMurder at the Masked Ball, Murder Mystery in The Pavilion
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM · The Pavilion
See bookingElio Pace Live, Alnwick Playhouse
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse
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Interesting Facts About Alnwick
From a castle that became Hogwarts to the rediscovery of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster, a medieval game of football and a garden full of poison, here are the stories that make Alnwick so distinctive.
Historic Trades and Crafts of Alnwick
Tanners, cordwainers, blacksmiths, weavers, coopers, and the ten incorporated companies of freemen -- the traditional trades that sustained Alnwick as a market town for centuries.
Alnwick in World War II
RAF Boulmer, the castle as a wartime school, evacuees from Newcastle, the Home Guard, and the war memorial with 76 names -- Alnwick in the Second World War.
Heritage Walking Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of Alnwick
From Alnwick Castle to Barter Books, a self-guided walking trail through 900 years of history -- medieval gatehouses, the Percy dynasty, cobbled streets, and one of the finest gardens in England.
The Percy Dynasty: 700 Years at Alnwick Castle
From Henry de Percy's purchase in 1309 through Harry Hotspur, the Wars of the Roses, the Gunpowder Plot, and the Duchess's Alnwick Garden -- the story of one of England's great dynasties and the castle they have called home for seven centuries.
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.
Local Places
Full directory →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.
Alnwick Playhouse
CommunityArts centre, theatre, and cinema in the heart of Alnwick featuring live performances, film screenings, comedy, music, and family shows. The main cultural venue in Alnwick with a café bar and regular community events.
Alnwick Library
CommunityNorthumberland County Council library on Green Batt, offering book lending, public computers, free Wi-Fi, and regular community events.
St Michael's Church
CommunityThe medieval Church of England parish church of Alnwick, near the Castle, known as one of Northumberland's finest Perpendicular Gothic churches.
St Paul's Catholic Church
CommunityA Roman Catholic parish church in central Alnwick serving the town and surrounding district.
St James' United Reformed Church
CommunityA United Reformed Church whose centre also serves as a community venue for local groups and events in Alnwick.