Alnwick, Northumberland, England

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Alnwick Castle
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Alnwick is a small market town near the coast in Northumberland, England. It is about 8 km (5 mi) from the North Sea coast. The town has a population of 31,000 people (2012). It was described in 2002 as "the most picturesque market town in Northumberland" by Country Life magazine.

Guide to Alnwick Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Alnwick that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Alnwick, England
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More on Alnwick

The history of Alnwick goes back to the Anglo Saxon period, around AD 600. The Earls of Northumberland resided here during medieval times. They built Alnwick Castle following the Norman Conquest. It stands today as a well-preserved stately home.

The history of Alnwick is closely associated with that of Alnwick Castle, which passed through different hands over the centuries. There were many wars found between the ruling family, the Percys, and the Scots, and memorials around town commemorate these events.

Visiting Alnwick

The main town is Newcastle upon Tyne. Take the A1 road from Newcastle upon Tyne heading north to reach Alnwick. Turn off to A1068 to reach the town.

Bailiffgate, Alnwick, with the castle wall to the left
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Places of Interest in Alnwick

Alnwick Castle
Stately castle built in Alnwick after the Norman Conquest.
Brizlee Tower
A folly and observation platform built in 1781 for Hugh Percy, the 1st Duke of Northumberland.
Camphill Column
Memorial built in 1814 to commemorate British victories in Europe.
Hotspur Tower
Tower commemorating Sir Henry Percy alias Harry Hotspur, eldest son of the 1st Earl of Northumberland.
Hulne Priory
13th century monastery within Hulne Park. It was established by the Carmelites.
Nelson Memorial
Memorial associated with Admiral Horatio Nelson.
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
Museum housed within the Abbot's Tower in Alnwick Castle, documenting the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers regiment.
Tenantry Column
Memorial erected by tenants for Hugh Percy, the 2nd Duke of Northumberland in 1816, in gratitude to the Duke.

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