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The area around
Alnwick, just 30
miles north of
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
is one of the
most rural and
sparsely
populated
districts in the
UK. From here is
is possible to
visit
picturesque
villages,
historic market
towns or ancient
castles, all
surrounded by
spectacular
scenery.
County town of
Northumberland
and seat of the
Duke of
Northumberland,
Alnwick is a
picturesque
market town
dating back to
medieval times.
It developed as
a staging post
on the London to
Edinburgh route
as it was about
half way between
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
and Berwick upon
Tweed, just a
day's ride from
each.
Parts of the
town still have
the old cobbled
streets and
narrow alleys.
The fine stone
buildings which
once were inns
now house a
variety of
specialist
shops.
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Alnwick Strret Scene - Photo:
Ron Goodhew
CCL |
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Alnwick Castle - Photo:
Ray Byrne
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On the outskirts
of the town can
be found Alnwick
castle, a
medieval castle
built in the
thirteenth
century. As well
as being home to
the Duke of
Northumberland,
Alnwick castle
has also been a
back drop for
many films and
television
productions such
as 'Harry Potter
and the
Philosophers
stone',
'Elizabeth',
'Robin Hood -
Prince of
Thieves', 'Ivan
Hoe', 'Mary
Queen of Scots',
and 'Blackadder
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Further information:
Alnwick
Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast accommodation
Alnwick
Self catering holiday cottages, cabins, lodges, mobile homes
parks
Alnwick
Camping sites and touring caravan parks
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