About Alnwick in Northumberland

Alnwick is a market town in north Northumberland, England. The town is on the River Aln, 32 miles (51 km) south of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Scottish border, 5 miles (8 km) inland from the North Sea at Alnmouth and 34 miles (55 km) north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town dates to about AD 600, and thrived as an agricultural centre and market town throughout the Middle Ages.

Alnwick Castle was the home of the most powerful medieval northern baronial family, the Earls of Northumberland. The castle was badly damaged in the English Civil War and later restored. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. Alnwick's market square is one of the largest in England and its twice-weekly market attracts visitors from all over the region. The town is also home to Alnwick Playhouse, a theatre which hosts a variety of performances throughout the year.