Heritage & History in Alnwick
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Alnwick.
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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.
Alnwick on Screen: Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Beyond
From Harry Potter's first broomstick lesson to Downton Abbey's Brancaster Castle and a Transformers blockbuster -- a guide to Alnwick Castle's life on screen.
Alnwick's Medieval Gates and Walls
Hotspur Tower, Pottergate Tower, and the medieval town walls -- a walking guide to Alnwick's 15th-century defences, built to protect a border market town from Scottish raids.
Hulne Priory and Hulne Park
A guide to Hulne Park and its ruined Carmelite priory -- one of the earliest in England, founded by a returning crusader in the 1240s. Free to visit, but no dogs or bikes allowed.
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.