Location: Alnwick
Top Things to do in Alnwick
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Alnwick That You Shouldn't Miss
Alnwick (/ˈænɪk/ ( listen) AN-ik) is a market town in north Northumberland, England, of which it is the traditional county town. The population at the 2011 Census was 8,116.
Restaurants in Alnwick
1. Embleton Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By H7091ZNdavidd - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Northumberland is blessed with many beautiful beaches and this wide sandy bay is one of the best. Tucked away behind a golf course and with a view of Dunstanburgh castle this is an unspoilt and well kept secret perfect for dogs and the grandkids loved paddling in the sea.
2. Howick Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By whiddershins
The gardens are very beautiful especially the sensory garden, the bog garden and the formal gardens at the rear of the house. The tearoom is very grand and the service was excellent. We enjoyed a gluten free cake each and were impressed by the selection of gluten free cakes available. The only slight disappointment was that the house is not open to the public, which were not aware of until we had already paid and entered the grounds. Other than that a great day out especially for anyone with an interest in horticulture.
3. Dunstanburgh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,403 reviews
Reviewed By hms02 - Kent, United Kingdom
We parked in Craster pay and display car park and walked a mile and a bit along the coastal path. Greeted by the loveliest English Heritage lady who waved and greeted us and made us feel very welcome and also told us some interesting history about the castle. The castle ruins are beautiful and we saw ravens, which were nesting, a sparrow hawk and lots of sheep!! Would recommend the walk and location it was stunning especially in the sunshine.
4. Barter Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,858 reviews
One of the largest secondhand bookshops in Britain and the home of the famous Keep Calm and Carry On poster. Barter Books has become one of the largest tourist attractions in the North East of Englnd.
Reviewed By K3312LWpatm - Waterlooville, United Kingdom
really fascinating second hand book shop all sort of great stuff from cheap books to rare 1st editions has a,reading room as well great little cafe well worth a visit if you are in the area
5. Doxford Hall Hotel Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By ums32020 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Great location to visit local attractions and beaches, lovely hotel, great large rooms, fantastic staff. WIFI throughout. Lovely restaurant with a great afternoon tea. Relaxing spa and pool.
6. Edlingham Castle and Edlingham Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Edlingham Castle is a small castle ruin, having Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed building status, in the care of English Heritage, in a valley to the west of Alnwick, Northumberland, England. It has been described as "...one of the most interesting in the county", by Nikolaus Pevsner, the architectural historian Edlingham itself is little more than a hamlet with a church alongside the castle. St John the Baptist is a mediaeval (11th century) church in Edlingham in the English county of Northumberland. The church is mostly Norman, from two periods, the late 11th – early 12th Century and late 12th century. The chancel arch and the south porch, with its rare Norman tunnel vault, are late 11th century, and the north aisle arcade is from the late 12th century. The columns are circular and the capitals are scalloped with bands of nail-head. The defensible west tower may also have been begun in the late 12th century, but completed later.
Reviewed By frigate - England, United Kingdom
A fantastic ruin held up with steel hawsers, and a sort of mini Leaning Tower of Pisa. Good information. A visit doesn't take long, but because it is utterly uncommercial it has so much atmosphere. Children will love it. Limited car parking, by the way.
7. The Secret Spa at Village Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By patrickaK739US - Morpeth, United Kingdom
My wife and I booked a full spa day including an amazing 90 minute massage and treatment. Considering all of the precautions needed for places to remain open we absolutely had a wonderful relaxing day. We used the gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and swimming pool during the day. We were treated with a lovely lunch of pastries and cakes along with Proseco. The facilities are spotlessly clean and all of the staff are just so helpful and polite. We will be returning for a treat before Christmas and would definitely recommend this charming place.
8. Low Newton by the Sea Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By Adventure681377
This is a beautiful, clean beach on a curve which leads the eye to the view of Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance. The Ship Inn, set back from the beach does a roaring trade thanks to its tasty food, beer brewed in the local micro-brewery and the welcoming and lively atmosphere.
9. The Old School Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Based in a beautiful old school building, we have a unique and inspiring collection of affordable art and prints by artists from Northumberland and further afield. We are always sourcing pictures that would look great in the home – we hope you like them too! You can take it all in whilst you enjoy a delicious fresh coffee and a tasty homemade cake in our gallery coffee shop.
Reviewed By Fliwergirl49 - Minneapolis, United States
We went to the gallery coffee shop to have a late morning break and discovered an amazing array of artwork for sale. There were pictures both framed and just matted. There were calendars, mugs, coasters, books, pottery, and jewelry. The price range was from very reasonable to very expensive, but there was such a wide array, that you are likely to find something to your taste and in your budget range. A lucky find for sure.
10. Linhope Spout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By sarahmaddi - Penrith, United Kingdom
Took our 11 and 8 year old (and dog) for a walk, picnic lunch & a dive on the waterfall. It wasn’t an easy walk, fine for us, but it was undulating and rocky. The final steps down to the waterfall were very steep. Nice area by the waterfall to have a picnic, then the kids had a splash in the water. We parked as close as we could - still made it a 3.5 mile round trip which was perfect for all
TAGS
