Alnwick

Visiting Alnwick, pronounced to sound like ‘anick’, is like stepping into a fairytale, where you can dine in the twinkling treetops of one of the world’s largest treehouse restaurants, fly a broomstick at Alnwick Castle, and discover the intrigue of the poison garden at The Alnwick Garden.

Alnwick Castle is (quite literally) spellbinding; discover the magic of Harry Potter and the starring role that the castle played in the Harry Potter movies as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enjoy the beautiful castle grounds where you can discover local wildlife, learn more about ‘Capability’ Brown landscape design, and immerse yourself in the history of medieval architecture, the opulent Italianate State Rooms and the fine and decorative art collections. Home to the Percy family for over 900 years, Alnwick Castle is the second-largest inhabited castle in the UK. It remains a family home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Combine your visit with a trip to The Alnwick Garden, one of the most spectacular gardens in the UK. This enchanting site holds 4000 plants, a Grand Cascade, a mysterious Poison Garden full of deadly plants and a seasonal cherry orchard.