A gorgeous castle with a fascinating history—definitely worth a visit! The views are breathtaking, and the staff are warm and welcoming. I also had the chance to join a Quidditch lesson, which was so much fun (even tho it’s serious business!). Overall, a wonderful and memorable experience :)))”

This castle is in a different league! The rooms are extremely ornate, great portraits, fantastic ceilings and amazing fireplaces. A shame that indoor photography was not allowed. It is lived in. The views outside are wonderful , also great exhibits of armoury and all the paraphernalia that goes with it. A 'must see' for all.

We visited with our whole family and had an amazing time! We bought our tickets in advance and came just 2 days before the season ended. The staff were fantastic — even with some power issues, they handled everything smoothly and still made the experience great for everyone. The weather was perfect, the history of the castle is incredible, and the broomstick flying activity was a big hit with the kids! A beautiful place full of charm and stories. Highly recommend visiting Alnwick Castle!

Stunning place to visit. Fun for all the family. Plenty to do and see. It's amazing to know that the family still live there during the public closing time and during the winter. The rooms are beautiful and awe-inspiring. I wish my physical media collection looked like their library. The grounds are great and we even got to learn how to fly our broomsticks. Well worth a visit. The dragon area was a great addition too, well thought out. Lots of toilets and multiple gift shops.

Gorgeous castle! For Harry Potter fans, this is where the famous broomstick flying scene from the first movie was filmed! There are talks and events throughout the day regarding the magical side of the castle as well as more traditional evens like weapons and armor talks, soap making and a fun dragon quest! A place with rich history and enjoyability for all ages! 10/10 highly recommend

Best intact and still working castle visited. Kids had an amazing time dressing up in medieval costumes, making soap and learning to fly on broomsticks. The adults had an amazing experience with seeing and hearing all the history with very informative guides and information displays.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this castle. It’s beautifully maintained, with a wide range of activities and guided tours that kept me engaged throughout the day. I ended up spending the entire day exploring.

We first came here 16 years ago and always wanted to come back when we saw the Gardens were to be expanded. An amazing attraction in a beautiful town in Northumberland. The admission is reasonably priced and the highlight for us was the "Poison Garden" and our guide was amazing, entertaining and informative. There is an excellent cafe and restaurant as well. Please visit here.

First time visiting & was in October. So all the plants were dieing off which was inevitable for this time of year but nether the less we had a brilliant day. The waterfall feature is stunning. The tour round the poison garden was great. We had fun in the crazy golf. Had a lovely walk round the gardens & the different water fountains. Will definitely be returning in spring to swing in the cherry trees. Amazing day out. Well worth a visit.

What a fantastic day out! Alnwick Garden is even more impressive in person. The sheer variety of plants is incredible, and the displays, especially the stunning water features, are amazing. I particularly enjoyed the unique Poison Garden tour, which was both entertaining and educational. It's a must-see for anyone in the area!

Lovely day out. I purchased the annual ticket which is well worth the money. We've visited a few times and it's always a great time, all parts of the garden are lovely. The bamboo labyrinth is very cool! Even the food is good!

The water cascade feature looks impressive, especially so when all the fountain jets are active. Unfortunately most of the time there are no active fountain jets, or only a few are active for a short period. I saw the majority or all the fountain jets active whilst I was having lunch in the cafe, but despite several subsequent attempts to get a video recording of all fountain jets working on a couple of occasions during the afternoon it didn't happen again which is very disappointing. The ornamental garden above the cascade is attractively laid out with trees providing additional height to the hedges around each flower bed. Near the bottom of the cascade is a hedged maze like area with multiple interesting water features. The poison garden can only be accessed by guided tour which was very informative and interesting. The cafe serves a good selection of hot and cold food, drinks and cakes and is well laid out. I would recommend visiting, but I think the adult entrance fee is excessive. Although I w

A lovely garden great for all generations. We went when the blossom trees were out and it was beautiful. My daughter and I also had an afternoon tea which was delicious. I would definitely recommend anyone visiting.

A good value day out (£18 online for adults), + £3.50 car park, if you take your own picnic. Poison garden tour included in ticket price. Ornamental garden and water gardens great. Bit disappointed that the largest 'tree house' is a restaurant and the 'potting shed' is a café. However, on a nice day of weather, as it was, very pleasant. Good activities for children, if you have them.

A fantastic museum with a wealth of historical artifacts and exhibits

Was a lovely museum, reasonable priced. Loads of interactive things for the kids to do. Recommend if your spending time in the castle or gardens to not over look the little gem. Staff are so friendly and very informative.

A smashing little museum over three floors (disabled lift available) Lots on the history of Alnwick, lots of hands on things for the kids and a changing art exhibit on the top floor.

Hidden gem. Great art space upstairs. Museum good for kids. Activities etc. No cafe.

Nice place for a rainy morning with the kids. They enjoyed the trail, and the museum was nice. The lady on the desk was very welcoming.

Excellent museum. Brilliant interactive exhibits for children. Fascinating local history.

Totally loved this, today. Its hosting the worst lp sleeves, exhibition! It truly held up its word by having them all on display. Honestly some of them were so funny, some were odd and some were just downright distubing! Such a fun day out. Lovely place to go.

A great bookshop with a great cafe. Love the idea of turning an old train station into a book shop that has a good variety of books. The cafe is amazing also. We came here for breakfast every time we visit Alnwick. The classic English breakfast was tasty and not greasy at all. The bacon and egg were perfectly cooked. The American pancakes were fluffy and delicious.

Spent a Perfect Day at This Enormous Secondhand Bookstore. Stepping inside this massive secondhand bookstore feels like entering another world. Right by the entrance, a cozy fireplace with a burning log and several retro, comfortable sofas catch your eye. The shop even provides thick cushions and soft blankets, making it incredibly inviting for readers to settle in. With shelves upon shelves of books, it’s easy to lose track of time and spend the whole day here. And when you get hungry or thirsty, no worries—the coffee and desserts served at the in-store café are delightful! One of the most charming features has to be the vintage miniature trains running along tracks overhead, adding both movement and a touch of whimsy to the atmosphere. Unique, warm, and full of character—this bookstore is absolutely worth a visit and a perfect spot to snap some photos for your social media. Don’t miss it!

Gosh the amount of books to chose from is astounding. Unfortunately for me I was looking for a particular one I did not find it. Within the building there are toilets and a cafe. The cafe is very popular I didn't eat here, but 3 of the ladies did. They had Halloumi Burgers. They were very happy with the food and service. The downside to the cafe was that you had to queue for the cafe and only when a table was allocated were you able to order. The seating area was over 4 sections. Similar to a railway carriage. Long and not always connected. There is assorted seating dotted around the interior for you to sit and read, chat and in one area a table that sat at least 6 people. Some of the specialists books were behind glass, but available for purchase. There is a decent children's section. You are allowed to bring your dog, must to on a lead and well behaved. I was advised that cat's were also allowed. I wouldn't recommend you take a cat..... too many dog's and so many people. We are talking about the possibility of returning in November as you can buy book tokens. One of the Ladies wants to buy these for Christmas presents for family and friends. I liked the overhead railway above your head. This is in the front section of the building. Worth a visit, even if like me you don't find what you want.

The most amazing book shop. Came as a treat for our adult book mad daughter. She was in awe. It made her day. She found several books she's wanted for a long time. But the best thing was, she found a trilogy set she's been after for years, and practically in mint condition, and not badly priced either. We had a lovely breakfast in the 'waiting room' buffet cafe. All freshly cooked and really tasty. The bread/toast, was really nice too. Then later had some really creamy ice cream from their Paradise ice cream parlour. Can not recommend this place enough. Only sorry it's so far away from our home(4+hrs). We will definitely be back when we're in this neck of the woods. 5☆s

What an amazing shop. Came across it driving along so pleased I did. I've never seen so many books in one place, they are second hand brilliant idea. I brought 5 books but wanted more, would definitely stop by again if in the area. The cafè food was delicious.

A welcome place to escape! It's great fun to bring books for credit, and then to spend the credit on thousands of great books. The cafe and food is also incredible. Would highly recommend a visit.

Absolute must stop for bibliophiles. Huge used bookshop in former train station in Alnwick. Enormous selection of books. Lovely quotations and model train running above the bookshelves. Nice tea room.

Beautiful park to walk around, various pathways to explore with various gradients but nothing too difficult. No dogs allowed and the park is open 11 until 4 pm, no public toilets. A real gem. There is a priory in the park that you can enter and have a look around. The park is immaculate and well maintained.

Free parking on the road to the entrance Be mindful that there is no cycling, no dogs and you must stay on one of the three designated paths You cannot visit other parts of the park if they are not on the path, however there is plenty to see within the grounds. Parkland, Gothic tower, lovely views and good walking. Hulne Park extends over 3000 acres within a walled enclosure. The Park consists of estate forestry, farm and sawmills. In the midst of Hulne Park there is a Priory (Carmelite), Brizlee Tower built in 1781 and Alnwick Abbey

Stunning walk. We did the blue route which is about 6.5 miles. Autumn colours of the trees were worth the walk alone but also being able to look round the Priory (red and blue routes) I felt incredibly lucky to be allowed in and see the ruins. We loved this walk (there are also 4 (yellow) and 4.7 mile (red) routes as well) Paths are all gravel / roads so great in all weathers. No dogs allowed which is fair enough as there are so many pheasants and deer. We did this walk on a drizzly day and loved every minute. We will be back :)

Great place for a relaxed circular walk through a privately owned rural estate. Sensibly, dogs aren’t allowed because of the proximity to grazing farm animals, so ignore the one and two star reviews. The pleasure is in the well maintained paths, peaceful rural spaces and scenery. No dogs, playgrounds, cycling, toilets or cafe. That’s its charm.

Large park / farmland on the outskirts of Alnwick with picturesque walks through. Free to visit ! Free parking along the access road, or a 5 minute walk from the town centre.

No cycling. No dogs. Lovely walks, colour coded to show the route. Suggested times/number of miles. Not too far from Alnwick Castle & Gardens. Pheasants are common in the grounds. We saw a heron & deer. We walked the RED ROUTE, which is almost 5 miles, taking in the hilltop priory ruins. There are pretty bridges, including stone, timber, steel suspension, and an iron bridge dating back to 1812. There are numerous gravel paths that make this venue unsuitable for wheelchair users. Take your own food & drink. Staff work around the estate on quad bikes & ranger style vehicles. We started our walk at 11am & completed the route just after 4pm, which is when the park closes to the public. (late August 2023)

Beautiful historic parkland ..NOT A PUBLIC PARK , as some people think it is. Don't miss it if you're visiting Alnwick. No cars or dogs allowed which is great . Makes for a peaceful walk without the scurge of lazy dogowners and their poobags .

Very nice ambience, cool lighting and tree house setting.. food ok service very good.. would have preferred a more interesting menu. I had the King Prawn and Beef noodles dish which had little taste and watery and couldn't taste the lemon or ginger. The better half had pork tenderloin which was tough as an old boot.. tbf they swapped this for lamb dish.. Cauliflower very Al dente lol.. we had the wine free and cheaper lamb dish so happy with the customer service. Would we go back.. not at those prices for the food quality/taste. Potentially some low background music would be good and better description of food on menu.

STUNNING!!! 7 of us came to the restaurant. The food was superb!! The atmosphere was lovely. I have a nut allergy and they did everything to make sure I stayed alive. Have to say the best Sunday roast I’ve had in years.

The Alnwick Garden Treehouse is such a unique and beautiful setting. Dining in a literal treehouse is an amazing experience, and the ambiance is magical. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the surroundings. The meal was quite disappointing as you can see from photos 😕 which was a shame. While I'd highly recommend visiting the Treehouse for a drink or to see the place, I'd probably eat elsewhere next time

What’s not to love! A magical experience, the feeling of eating in a fairy light lit tree house. All we needed was for Tinkerbell to appear! The service was friendly and the food was good, a lovely place to pass the time and eat.

This food was incredible full of flavour there was a couple of vegan options for each course and the food wasn't bland at all. I think it was really good value for money in a beautiful setting.

This restaurant offers a perfect blend of delicious food and cozy ambiance. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it ideal for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner

My family of four visited the Treehouse Restaurant. The setting was lovely and unique, with a magical treehouse feel. Staff were friendly and welcoming. However, the Easter 2/3-course lunch set was disappointing. The mushroom starter was too salty, and the coley main lacked flavour. The portion was small.

This was my favourite restaurant on my trip to Alnwick. The chef used to work for the Duke in the past and I'm not surprised. The food was cooked fresh right next to where we sat. It was excellent. The lamb and duck dishes were amazing The owners clearly have a passion for what they do and are very friendly and chatty. I'd definitely recommend try Lilburns out at least once on your trip.

Absolutely beautiful lunch today at Lilburns. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Every single meal we saw come out of the kitchen was stunning in presentation. Real works of art. The oohs and aahs from other customers echoed our own as our meals were just delicious. All incredibly reasonable in price too. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It's the treat of our yearly holidays to Northumberland. We had the belly pork and muscles in garlic sauce.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had and the presentation was tremendous. The staff were very friendly too!

Really great little restaurant - highly recommend. Good menu - not cheap but the food was great. I had the Cumberland sausage with gravy and mash - excellent. Service was a tad slow but it was peak lunchtime.

Great friendly staff, standard of food very high, reasonably priced , we've been several times & at lunchtimes too, highly recommended

What an amazing find! My first visit to Alnwick and Lilburns has made it a treat of a visit. Amazing, friendly service reflective of this beautiful town and steaks cooked to perfection and a dessert to die for! Super value wine list too. Looking forward to a return visit soon.

We both enjoyed our seared tuna. It's pink tender and succulent to perfection. It also came with vegetables and New potatoes, which was a pleasant surprise because we didn't tell that from the menu. Service very friendly. A letter at the entrance showed Prince Philip used to find here. A very interesting place with quality, history and family tradition.

Lovely meal great staff excellent service, good size portions and great prices. Book in advance though, it clearly gets busy.

The food was nice. For the main we chose pasta and gnocchi dishes both of which were decent sized portions, had good flavours but also lacked a certain something. No wow factor as such. The service was second to none, with staff being friendly and attentive. The total price was very reasonable. Overall a pleasant experience.

Having had a long day of travelling up north from the south, we were pleasantly surprised that they could fit my family of 4 in on a Friday night at 8.30pm. Even better, they had a separate gluten free menu for my son who has coeliac disease with so much choice! They were very accommodating and made us feel very welcome. Not to mention the prices were so reasonable for what the food was. The food was delicious and authentic Italian with huge portions! Service was excellent too. Would highly recommend to any one and especially some one with coeliac disease. Great find as we were stopping in the Premier inn in Alnwick, and only a 3 minute drive away.

Nice authentic Italian with excellent food and good prices. Seems to get quite busy although you couldn't tell from the photo as we where one of the last in. Will be visiting again when in the area

Noticed a board outside advertising an Early Bird menu £13.95 for two courses 12noon until 6pm. Spoke to a couple who were coming out and they said it was great and as they were locals we decided to call in to make a reservation luckily one free for 4.30pm therefore would advise to book whether you want Early Bird or choosing off the main menu. Greeted by friendly attentive staff. The starters were a good size and the pizzas were cooked well nice crust and amount of toppings. Thin crust and well cooked bottom. Good choice of drinks would definitely recommend. Only gave 4* for atmosphere as it was early, did start to fill up as we left and they had to turn away customers who called in on the off chance as they were fully booked.

We ate here on a Sunday night (couldn’t get a reservation for Saturday and we saw a lot of people without reservations turned away on Sunday) and it was great. The staff are friendly and the food excellent and generous portions. Both food and drink are reasonably priced. The only slight downside is that they had all the windows open and where we were sitting there was a chilly draught.

Firstly, gets busy and booked up, so book as soon as possible. Why? Food is very good especially for the price, drinks are very reasonable indeed. Really enjoyed the 12" calabrese pizza and the Di Sopra draught lager. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Only warning is that you need to go up a flight of stairs. But it's good food for a good price.

Absolutely incredible meal with lots of interesting flavours. My fiancé took me to Sonnet as a birthday treat and it fully delivered on all expectations. All of the staff are friendly and chatty, making the experience even more enjoyable. The food speaks for itself, having been to many tasting experiences I can say this is right at the top of my list. Will definitely be returning for another special occasion.

Sonnet’s fourteen-course tasting menu was an absolute treat. Each dish was beautifully presented, with bold and interesting flavours that my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed. We ate some of the best food we’ve ever had. The service was impeccable. The staff were attentive and professional, yet warm and engaging. The ambience matched the service — elegant decor, but with a relaxed atmosphere that made the evening feel both special and comfortable. I would highly recommend Sonnet to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

Wow! The best meal I've ever had and I'm in the fine dining hospitality business. So glad we found out about Sonnet right before our day trip to Alnwick. With 1 seating a night and a small dining room, we were expecting greatness and they delivered. Staff was attentive, helpful, and friendly. It was a tasting menu, so not as filling as other restaurants, but each dish was thoughtful, rich, and delicious. It's hard to choose which dishes were our 3 favorites, but I'd say they would be the pea pannacotta, bbq monkfish, and chocolate with caviar! Can't wait to visit again and tell everyone we know to make a reservation.

Wow, wow, wow. Gary and the team do the most amazing job of absolutely knocking it out of the park. Had the 14 course menu tonight and absolutely loved every course. They kept on getting better and better. Such a hidden gem in Alnwick. Expertly trained professional chefs present the most amazing food with such a high level of skill that makes you stop in your tracks. Incredible flavours and extremely well put together dishes make this a dining experience not to be missed. Only do sixteen covers per sitting to give the greatest personal experience. Really small team of just four people make it look seamless and well organised. Honestly can’t praise the food enough. Not something you can do every week but for that extra special experience you should push the boat out, sell a kidney, raid the kids piggy bank, pan for gold, or just save up while you wait for a booking. The success of this place means that there’s a waiting list. Should you wait for “Just another restaurant?” Absolutely. It’s definitely worth it because it’s definitely not just another restaurant. This is an experience, and one to be savoured. The skill and presentation of the food shows exactly how much care clearly goes into giving the most incredible experience. Can’t praise it any higher. It’s just something to behold. Well done to all of you. Can’t wait to come back again. Few photos but not too many to spoil the experience.

I visited today (6th September) for the first day of Sonnet's new 8-course lunch menu. As I anticipated from previous visits, the food, service, and ambience were beautiful and I am determined to try their 14-course dinner menu some time soon.

We visited Sonnet tonight to continue our fine dining streak and for my partners Birthday Our experience at Sonnet was absolutely stellar. Every detail has been agonised over by the staff, giving a great dining experience. The whole experience lasted from 6:30-10:30, however the time flew. There is plenty of parking nearby just behind the Playhouse, which in itself sets a nice tone in the restaurant due to being lit up on the outside. I would love to see some collaboration between Sonnet and The Playhouse given the similair themes regarding poetry and theatre. The quality of the food is exemplary and we left feeling fully satisfied. Each course was unique, with a wonderful array of flavours and fresh produce. The staff were absolutely amazing, attentive and great to talk to, this put us fully at easy and made us enjoy the experience even more. I think with a few small tweaks and maybe a tiny bit of proof reading of the physical menu, I can see Sonnet achieving a well deserved Michelin Star. 5 stars

Wow! We booked for our 19th Wedding Anniversary as a special treat while we were on holiday in the area and we were so glad that we did. We had the 14 course taster menu and it was absolutely amazing. Every course was delicious, flavourful and so beautifully presented. We couldn't fault a single thing. The service was also excellent with drinks arriving minutes after being ordered and each course explained by one of the chefs. Along with a list of each course, notes were also given to each table to explain the stories behind the courses and the ingredients used which was great. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the tables really nicely spaced out and the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. We were also given an anniversary card by the restaurant which was a great touch. We live 4 hours drive away but will definitely visit again if we are in the area. Book now!

Such a lovely place in Alnwick! Very cosy inside with a great atmosphere. Everything is fresh, homemade and full of flavour. The portions are big and the prices are really good. Only wish they were open longer!

Wow! What a gorgeous little place, and what a feast ! We opted for an afternoon tea, such a treat and we didn’t have to preorder… The food was amazing - proper home made ! Just phenomenal. A wonderful place with lovely friendly staff, especially Heather…. We will definitely be back ☺️

The staff are really friendly and the food is unbelievable. Honestly some of the best scones and cake we’ve ever had. Do not miss coming here!

An absolute must visit. Came for the first time today and found our new favourite cafe - Came with all the family and all of us were blown away with how amazing it was here. I had the corned beef pie with a latte, and took a couple of cakes and scones home with us. Very generous portion sizes and delicious food. Had lots of different things to choose from and never seen such a variety of scones. Bit of a treck for us but will 100% be back. Keep up the hard work.

Great tea room. Amazing cakes and scones. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.

What a find.. we were staying on holiday and visited twice as it was so nice. .the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The salad had fruit in which was lovely. I highly recommend this place. It does get busy but it's worth the wait. The home made scones were amazing and a great variety of different flavours.

I went for coffee and a scone (huge and delicious scones ) and came back later for lunch because the menu is so good. The French onion soup with cheesy toast was superb, goats cheese toasted sandwich with it also excellent. First class service and very helpful staff, knowledgeable about in ingredients. The building has loads of character and the toilet is spotless with a range of handwash and hand creams. My dogs loved it too, they got free bacon. Definitely my favourite place to eat in Alnwick, always come here when I visit. Highly recommended.