One town in the North East holds the world's largest collection of Taihaku cherry blossom trees that are currently blooming.

For the first time in the Castle’s near 1000-year history, the public will be able to go ‘below stairs’ and explore the historic kitchens as the castle reopens for the 2025 season on Friday ...

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Alnwick Castle has kicked off its 2025 season by opening its kitchens to the public for the first time ever. Much of the Victorian-era kitchens had been untouched for around 70 years, at least ...

Now, if you ask anyone to name a castle in Northumberland, chances are they will say Bamburgh or Alnwick and it's Alnwick that is bracing itself for an onslaught of ABBA mania this summer ...

A new five-star hotel is set to open in Alnwick, Northumberland, offering a luxurious stay beside the iconic Alnwick Castle. The Bailiffgate Hotel, opening in May 2025, blends Georgian elegance with ...