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Alnwick

Alnwick is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom of about 8,116 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Fusiliers Museum and Alnwick Garden.

55.4132° N, 1.7056° WPop. 8,116

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see202
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Alnwick Castle, heritage site near Alnwick
Must-see

Alnwick Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Northumberland Fusiliers Museum, museum near Alnwick
Must-see

Northumberland Fusiliers Museum

Museum · 1 km

Must-see

Alnwick Garden

Garden · 1 km

Places near Alnwick by type

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One day from Alnwick

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alnwick
  2. Hulne Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Northumberland Sandstone Hillshill · 1 hrs
  4. Edlingham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parish Church of St Lawrencechurch · 30 min
  6. Craster Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Alnwick
Today’s loopAlnwickStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alnwick?

Alnwick Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (museum, about 1 km), Alnwick Garden (garden, about 1 km), Hulne Park (park, about 4 km), Edlingham Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Craster Tower (heritage site, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alnwick?

50 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Alnwick?

Alnwick Castle, about 1 km by road; Edlingham Castle (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alnwick?

Parish Church of St Lawrence, about 12 km by road; St Michael & All Angels (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alnwick?

Start in Alnwick, visit Hulne Park, then Northumberland Sandstone Hills, then Edlingham Castle, then Parish Church of St Lawrence, then Craster Tower, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.