Parking in Alnwick

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Alnwick, pronounced to rhyme with ‘panic’, is a traditional county town in Northumberland, England. 

The town is on the River Aln, 32 miles (55km) south of Berwick upon Tweed and the Scottish border. The town centre features twisting cobbled streets, with numerous shops to choose from, and the centre of the town is the marketplace and market cross. The town is known for its multi-purpose arts centre and the Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre. 

The town is full of history, dating back to 600 AD, and featuring the second largest inhabited castle in England, after Windsor Castle. 

Alnwick Castle was the location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films and it is open to visitors between April and September – the Alnwick Garden is open year-round. 

In medieval times, Alnwick was a walled town, although persisting poor economic conditions meant the town wall was never properly completed.

Links to the towns rich history can be found across the town, such as at the Pottergate Tower or Hotspur Tower. 

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There are various parking areas available in Alnwick. Visitors are advised to purchase a parking disc for £1 in order to make the best use of short-stay free parking across the town of Alnwick. 

There are seven long stay car parks and these do not require a parking disc and are free of charges. Note time limit restrictions do apply in certain areas. 

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Alnwick Castle: The current Duke of Northumberland and his family live in the castle, but the castle is open to visitors between the summer months of April and September. Featured in the Harry Potter Films, visitor numbers, when combined with the adjacent Alnwick Gardens, are over 800,000 per year. 

Alnwick Gardens: A very popular Alnwick attraction, the gardens feature various themed paintings designed around a central water cascade. At the beginning of the 21st century, the garden started an ambitious new redevelopment plan said to be worth around £42 million. The garden features one of the world’s largest treehouses, where you can dine among the treetops.

Barter Books: If books are your thing, then you can’t miss Barter Books. It’s one of the UK’s largest second-hand book shops and is housed in the old railway station.

Bailiffgate Museum: Discover the people and places of North Northumberland in this impressive interactive museum. Primarily art and history-based exhibitions are held in the gallery.  

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By Train: Alnwick Railway Station is on the main East Coast railway link between Edinburgh – journey time 1:10 – and London – journey time 3:45. Typically, 15 trains depart daily for Edinburgh, while 13 trains depart south for London. 

By Bus: National Express operates buses from Alnwick Bus Station on Clayport Street. 

By Car: Alnwick is adjacent to the A1, the main national north/south trunk road, close to Newcastle upon Tyne, and south of 80 miles (130km) south of Edinburgh.

By Air: Newcastle Airport is approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Alnwick.

The Blue Badge parking scheme is operational in Alnwick.

To search for the disable car park that is closest to your destination, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

Electric vehicle charging stations are available at several locations in Alnwick. These can be found at:

•       Greenwell Road Car Park (NE66 1HB)
•       Alnwick Infirmary Northumbria NHS (NE66 2NS)
•       Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre (NE66 2JH)

A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

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How big is Alnwick Garden?

Alnwick Gardens covers 26 acres and has many unique features. 

How do you pronounce Alnwick?

You pronounce Alnwick as a rhyme to the word ‘panic’.

Should you visit Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden on the same day?

To make the most of it, it is recommended that you spend a full day at each of these Alnwick attractions.

Is Alnwick Castle suitable for a 3-year-old?

Yes, there are many things a 3-year-old would enjoy at Alnwick Castle.

Can you visit Alnwick as a day trip from London?

It is recommended that you spend the night in Alnwick, as the train trip from London takes 3 to 4 hours.