Can I just turn up at Alnwick Gardens?

All visits to The Alnwick Garden should be pre-booked online or by phone, rather than just turning up, to ensure availability and secure the best price. While tickets might be available at the gate, pre-booking guarantees entry and avoids potential queues.

Do you have to book in advance for Alnwick Gardens?

All visits to The Garden MUST be pre-booked online or via telephone prior to arrival.

Can you walk around Alnwick Castle without paying?

Route Description for Alnwick Castle and Gardens Walk

Additionally, this is a popular area for tourists, so you will definitely want to arrive early to secure parking. Those that want to explore the castle will need to pay a fee to do so.

Do you have to pre-book Lilidorei?

Pupils are charged at a rate of £5.00 each, with accompanying adults free in a raAo of 1:5. AddiAonal adults Ackets are priced at £7.00 each. Please book by filling in our Paid Visit booking form. All groups will need to pre-book their visit beforehand.

Are Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei the same?

Lilidorei is located within the grounds of The Alnwick Garden that is well signposted from the A1 and parking costs £3.50 for the day (If using sat nav please follow NE66 1FJ or you can use “What Three Words” ///package. oasis. retaliate). There is an accessible car park too, just next to The Treehouse.

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Is parking free at Alnwick Gardens?

The Alnwick Garden car park is off Denwick Lane (B1340). The postcode for the car park is NE66 1FJ (parking charge is £3.50 per car per day).

How long does it take to look around Alnwick Gardens?

Even though it was pouring with rain, we still spent a good 2-3hrs in the gardens strolling around under a large umbrella and still loved it!

Can you see Bamburgh Castle without paying?

You do have to pay admission to visit inside the Castle but you can get a decent view from the outside without spending a penny. There's a path which runs alongside the castle walls (village side) and has some info boards and there's a war memorial to see too. The views across the village are pretty spectacular too.

How much does it cost to go to the broomstick in Alnwick Castle?

The broomstick training is free, however, you must obtain a free time-slot ticket upon arrival. Access to the outdoor classroom is only permitted with a valid ticket. Broomstick Training tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited spots per lesson.

Is there a cafe at Alnwick Gardens?

Located at entrance to Alnwick Garden. Good location and pleasant cafe, could be more interesting selection of food available. We have eaten lunch here a few times. The cafe/restaurant is in the great location in the Gardens and there are outdoor tables which are superb on a good day.

How early can you buy Anne Frank house tickets?

Online ticket sales

Every Tuesday at 10am CET all tickets become available for a visit six weeks later.

What is the best time of year to visit Alnwick Gardens?

A Symphony of Colour

June and July are the most wonderful times of the year in our Rose Garden. The colours are popping and the aroma is wafting through the air from 3000 highly scented roses.

Are there guided tours at Alnwick Garden?

The Alnwick Garden plays host to the small but deadly Poison Garden—filled exclusively with around 100 toxic, intoxicating, and narcotic plants. The boundaries of the Poison Garden are kept behind black iron gates, only open on guided tours.

Why can't you take pictures of the Crown Jewels?

Photography is prohibited in the Jewel House to prevent potential criminals from using images to identify security weaknesses surrounding the royal gems.

Can you touch the Crown Jewels?

They have been kept in the Tower of London under lock and key since the 1600s2 and only three people are allowed to touch them – the monarch, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the crown jeweller.

Do I need to book Alnwick Gardens?

The Alnwick Garden is open everyday 10am-5pm.

To visit The Alnwick Garden you will need to book a time slot, to do so click here. If you are a Friend of The Alnwick Garden you do not need to pre-book your visit.

Is there a market day in Alnwick?

The central market place in Alnwick is the venue for one of the region's most popular weekly and monthly markets – a great place to visit for all the family. With markets held every Saturday and specialist Farmers' & Crafts markets on the last Friday of each month, each market day has something different to offer.

What movie was filmed at Alnwick Castle?

Harry Potter at Alnwick Castle

For a day out at Hogwarts Castle, visit Alnwick Castle, an official filming location for Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone & Chamber of Secrets!

Is Lilidorei worth visiting?

So, if you're planning a family holiday in Northumberland, Lilidorei should make it onto your to-do list. It adds a lovely bit of magic to any trip and encourages families to play together away from screens. Here's a quick guide to everything worth knowing before you go.

Can you visit Alnwick Castle for free?

The castle is free to visit as a Historic Houses member. Alnwick Castle is open daily from 28 March until 23 October. Combining magnificent medieval architecture with spectacular Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK's most significant heritage destinations.

How does pre-book parking work?

Pre-booked parking works by letting you find, reserve, and pay for a parking spot online or via an app before you arrive, ensuring a guaranteed space, often at a lower rate, with entry typically handled automatically by ANPR cameras reading your license plate or via a QR code/booking reference, eliminating the need to search for parking or pay on the spot.