Outdoors in Alnwick
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Alnwick.
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View all →Fire & Steel: The Blacksmithing Weekend at Bamburgh Castle
10:00 AM - 4:15 PM · Bamburgh Castle
Included with castle admissionPowburn Show & Sheepdog Trials
9:00 AM onwards · Brandon White House Cottages
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Bamburgh Castle
BALTIC Beer Festival
12:00pm · BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
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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.
The Alnwick Garden: The Complete Guide
The Grand Cascade, the Poison Garden, the world's largest play structure, and a restaurant in the trees — everything you need to know about The Alnwick Garden.
Local Places
Full directory →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.
The Lion's Den
Sports & LeisureIndoor play centre on the Willowburn Trading Estate with jungle-themed soft play for children aged 0-12. A dedicated venue for burning off energy in a safe environment.
Castle Mania
Sports & LeisureNorthumberland's biggest indoor soft play centre for ages 0-12, located in Amble near Alnwick. Themed adventure play, children's parties, and an on-site cafe.