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Useful Links
| Alnwick Castle |
| www.alnwickcastle.com |
 | Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England, the first being Windsor Castle, and has been the home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. The earliest mention of Alnwick Castle in the history books appears soon after 1096 when Yves de Vescy became baron of Alnwick and erected the earliest parts of the Castle. The Castle was first restored by the 1st Lord Percy of Alnwick in the early 1300's and portions of this restoration remain today, including the Abbot's Tower, the Middle Gateway and the Constable's Tower. The Castle is open to the public throughout the summer.
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| Alnwick Community Development Trust |
| www.alnwickdevelopmenttrust.org.uk |
 | Alnwick Community Development Trust is a registered charity working on social and regeneration projects within Alnwick and the surrounding area. |
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| Alnwick International Music Festival |
| www.alnwickmusicfestival.com/ |
 | The International Music Festival is held in Alnwick every year and features dance groups and musicians from all over the world. This prestigious event attracts thousands of visitors. |
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| Alnwick Markets |
| www.alnwickmarkets.co.uk |
 | Alnwick Markets, every Thursday & Saturday. Farmers Market last Friday in the month. People from the town and it's surrounding district have been coming to Alnwick Markets for hundreds of years to buy and sell and exchange news with traders and acquaintances. On Market days you can buy local produce, find a bargain and enjoy the genial atmosphere in the Market Place. It is a way of life for many local people who come each week and for visitors it can be an enjoyable part of your day out in Alnwick.
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| Bailiffgate Museum |
| www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk |
 | The people and places of North Northumberland are brought to life here in lively, interactive style, through an exploration of six engaging themes. A mixture of traditional displays and exciting hands-on activities makes the Museum suitable for all ages. A diverse range of art and history-based exhibitions are staged in the Museum’s Gallery and a variety of workshops, activities and special events are held throughout the year. Attractively located in the former St Mary’s Church, dating from 1836, Bailiffgate Museum can be found close to Alnwick Castle, in one of the oldest parts of the town.
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| Barter Books |
| www.barterbooks.co.uk |
 | Barter Books, largest second hand bookshop in Europe. Located in part of a superb old Victorian railway station designed by William Bell in 1887. At 32, 000 sq. ft, the building is one of remarkable size and grandeur for a small market town. This is because, as seat of the Dukes of Northumberland, an impressive train station was deemed necessary in the 19th century to impress visiting royalty. Open throughout the year. |
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| Gallery Youth Project |
| www.galleryyouthproject.org |
 | The Gallery Youth Project opened in 1996. The need for the project was identified as a direct response to consultation with young people in the Alnwick area requesting an informal setting dedicated to young people. In its early stages the project ran evening drop-in sessions.
However, as a result of changing and adapting to meet the needs of young people, it also offers a wider range of additional services which include:
development and group-work;
floating support and advice to young people in housing need;
advice and information sessions; and
an exciting menu of activities and opportunities for young people in the Alnwick area.
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| The Alnwick Garden |
| www.alnwickgarden.com |
 | There’s so much more to explore at The Alnwick Garden. Acres of fascinating plants, water sculptures and our infamous Poison Garden, for a start. Not to mention one of the world’s largest wooden tree houses. There really is something to enjoy on every one of the 364 days a year that we’re open, including creative performances and tours, hands-on workshops, fabulous local food and inspirational gifts from Northumberland. It’s a wonderful garden, and an even better day out.
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| Time Kommune (Alnwick's Twin Town in Norway) |
| www.time.kommune.no/ |
 | Time Kommune is one of Alnwick's Twin Towns. |
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| Voerde (Alnwick's Twin Town in Germany) |
| www.voerde.de/ |
 | Voerde is one of Alnwick's Twin Towns. |
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