Alnwick Castle has kicked off its 2025 season by opening its kitchens to the public for the first time ever. Much of the Victorian-era kitchens had been untouched for around 70 years, at least until ...

The criticism I've had is just mas-sive," says the Duchess of Northumberland, as she leads a visitor through the Bamboo Labyrinth of Alnwick Garden. "It's really staggering the way that Britain views ...

Alnwick Castle, AKA Hogwarts Castle, is getting a second boost from the world of cinema as a setting for Downton Abbey's Season 5. On Jan. 4, the Crawleys will return to American television as Downton ...

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A magical new season is all set to launch at Alnwick Castle which is offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey stars. From next Friday, a costumed guide ...

“Don’t touch,” says Bridget the guide, as we prepare to enter the locked gates of the Poison Garden. “Don’t smell.” Don’t worry: I had seen the skull and crossbones on the black wrought-iron gate, ...

The Duke and Duchess of Northumbria who live in a castle made famous by the Harry Potter films have hired bouncers to boot out abusive fans after a spate of verbal attacks on staff. Alnwick Castle in ...

ALNWICK Castle originates from the 11th century, and has appeared in many popular productions on TV and in film. Here, we take a look at the history of the castle, what has been filmed there, and who ...