Alnwick, Market town in Northumberland, England
The River Aln flows through Northumberland, with Alnwick positioned on its south bank 32 miles from the Scottish border and 5 miles from the North Sea.
The settlement originated around 600 AD, developing from a timber stronghold built by Ivo de Vesci in 1096 into a stone fortress during conflicts with Scotland.
The Alnwick Playhouse functions as a theater, cinema, and community center, presenting performances, films, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Travelers reach Alnwick via the A1 road, with regular bus services connecting to Newcastle, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and surrounding Northumberland communities.
Barter Books, housed in a former Victorian railway station, operates as one of England's largest second-hand bookshops with an extensive literature collection.
Location: Northumberland
GPS coordinates: 55.41340,-1.70691
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
Alnwick Castle
270 m
White Swan Hotel
162 m
Aln Valley Railway
2.7 km
Alnwick Abbey
1.1 km
Tenantry Column
578 m
St Michael's Church, Alnwick
484 m
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
321 m
Bondgate Tower
219 m
The Alnwick Playhouse
271 m
Bailiffgate Museum
375 m
The Treehouse
579 m
Camphill Column
1.1 km
Alnwick town walls
218 m
Town Hall
47 m
27, Fenkle Street
90 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Mary
348 m
The Market Tavern
80 m
Church of St Paul
258 m
Church of St James
4.7 km
Methodist Church
155 m
Church of St James (Presbyterian)
288 m
South Chapel At Alnwick Cemetery
1.4 km
Alnwick Baptist Church
317 m
North Chapel At Alnwick Cenetery
1.4 km
Lodge At Park Entrance 100 Metres East Of Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse
1 km
Eyecatcher In Swansfield Park Wall West Side Near 'Eastview'
1 km
Houses Occupied By Mr Wilkinson And Mr Sparks
783 m
The George Public House
26 mReviews
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