Alnwick Castle (Alnwick town, South Of Scottish Border)
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Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Europe. It is the second largest inhabited castle in England and has been home of the Percy's, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. Built on a basalt outcrop above a glorious golden sand beach, the castle houses a fine collection of armour and paintings. Alnwick castle has been used as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.
Visitor Information
 | | Admission Price Adult - £11.95 Child (aged 5 - 15) £4.95 |  | | Postcode NE66 1NQ |
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Directions
By Train
A number of rail services from London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh stop at Alnmouth, which is 5 miles from Alnwick. Trains are met by the Alnwick Rail Connection, the 519 service from Alnmouth Station.
Visitors can get off the train at Alnmouth for Alnwick Railway Station and connect to Alnwick town by boarding the 519 bus - a journey of under 15 minutes.
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