Alnwick Castle[1]. The "poison garden" tour is entertaining. Seeing the castle might be a thrill for people who are really big fans of Rowan Atkinson's "Black Adder" or the Harry Potter films.
Alnwick Gardens[2]. This is a fantastic place to visit with a young family. There are numerous fountains (modern design) that children are allowed to play in. It is a bit pricely to get in but children are free! The cafe provides children's lunch boxes at a reasonable price.
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Buses run between Newcastle and Alnwick.
Alnwick has no train station, but it is possible to take the train to Alnmouth and catch a taxi or a bus to Alnwick (less than 5 miles).
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Alnwick is home to the largest second hand bookstore in the UK, housed in the former railway station.
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A good cheap (especially by UK standards) pizza place is in the high street.
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The Hairy Lemon is quiet, well-priced public house in Bondgate Within, located halfway between the Castle and the Market Place