Alnwick Castle

A four day escape to Alnwick and Cragside ...

Saturday, 14th July and we headed off to Alnwick (norh of Newcastle and not far from the Scottish border) with Chris and Alan for a few days. Alnwick Castle has been the family home of the Duke of Northunberland for over 700 years. It is also the location they used to film various scenes for the Harry Potter movies.

The Knights Quest has some Harry Potter themes as well as some fun things for the kids!

Scary creatures and all.

Here is more kids having fun!

Can't resist, can they?

This is a serious Castle with some beautiful State Rooms where, unfortunately, photography was not allowed.

You can see that the wet weather gear was always at hand!

Christine and a "friend" in one of the museums!

A walk on the ramparts was a must!

Visitors were welcome to try their hand at archery (GBP 3 for 8 arrows). The guy was very good at training and spent about 15 minutes with each person.

A very good effort!










Anne persuaded Christine to also have a go!

A good result all around!

This was our Bed & Breakfast accommodation for three nights. The Old School House in Newton on the Moor not far from Alnwick. This place had a great local pub just 5 minutes walk down the road

Anne and Christine leaving the B&B for another busy day of sightseeing.