Must See - Things to do in Alnwick

• Alnwick Castle - aim to spend at least two hours here, and have a go at broomstick training on the lawn from the Harry Potter films. https://www.alnwickcastle.com/

• The Alnwick Garden - don't miss the Grand Cascade and a guided tour of the Poison Garden. https://www.alnwickgarden.com/

• Lilidorei - the world's largest play structure, right next to the Garden, for children aged 11 and under. Book a timed session before you go. https://www.lilidoreialnwick.co.uk/

• Barter Books - one of the largest secondhand bookshops in Britain, in the old Victorian railway station. Open every day. https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/

• Alnwick Playhouse - live theatre, comedy, music and cinema, right beside the Bondgate Tower. Check what's on and book ahead. https://alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/

• Planning a full day? Read our guide to A Perfect Day in Alnwick.

Food

• The Station Buffet at Barter Books for breakfast or lunch.

• The Treehouse Restaurant at The Alnwick Garden for lunch among the trees. https://www.alnwickgarden.com/

• Caffe Tirreno, opposite the Playhouse, for pizza and pasta before a show.

• Sonnet on Bondgate Without for a special-occasion tasting menu.

Pubs

• The Dirty Bottles - https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/northumberland/dirty-bottles

• The Market Tavern - a traditional pub with local ales.