Outdoors in Alnwick
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Alnwick.
Upcoming Events
View all →Alnwick Community Fireworks
Gates 6:00 PM, first launch 7:30 PM · Alnwick Town Juniors FC
Adult £6, child 4-16 £4, under 4s free — cash or card on the gateThe Alnwick Garden Winter Lights
From 4:30 PM (timed entry) · The Alnwick Garden
From £11.50Festive Wreath Making Class
5:30 PM · The Alnwick Garden
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1:30 PM · The Alnwick Garden
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Photography Spots in Alnwick
From Alnwick Castle reflected in the River Aln to bluebells on the Moor, here are the best spots for photography in and around Alnwick.
Best Soft Play Centres Near Alnwick
Willowburn Leisure Centre, The Lion's Den, and Castle Mania in Amble, the best soft play options within easy reach of Alnwick.
Best Playgrounds in Alnwick
Lilidorei (world's largest play structure), Swansfield Park, and local play areas in Alnwick.
Skate Parks Near Alnwick
No full skatepark in town yet, but a pump track on Lindisfarne Road and options in Amble, Morpeth, and Ashington.
Dog-Friendly Alnwick
No dogs in Hulne Park or the Garden, but riverside walks, dog-friendly pubs, and stunning nearby beaches. Your guide to Alnwick with a dog.
Best Walks from Alnwick
Hulne Park, the coastal path to Dunstanburgh Castle, the River Aln, and the walk to Alnmouth, four walks from Alnwick.
Local Places
Full directory →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.
Hulne Park
Sports & LeisureStunning 3,000-acre walled parkland with free walking trails through ancient woodland, past Hulne Priory and the Duke's tower. No dogs or bikes.
Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre
Sports & LeisureLeisure centre with swimming pool, gym, fitness studios, and sports facilities. Managed by Places Leisure on behalf of Northumberland County Council. Free parking.