Alnwick

...18 miles from Newcastle in a 300-acre estate; double room, half board from GBP154 a night. Out and about Howick Hall Gardens, near Alnwick (01665 577285; www.howickhallgardens.org), home of Earl Grey tea. Enjoy a cup in Howick Hall's...

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...a gypsy word, and it's found right across the world," she says. "It came into use in Northumbria towns like Morpeth, Hexham and Alnwick because that was where the jails were. Gypsy populations grew up around them and their words spread to...

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...inhabited castle. The medieval castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Together, Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden receiv e 800,000 visits each year, which makes them one of the top 10 paid-for attractions in...

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...to visit. "We have always been conscious of how our visitor numbers can positively affect the local economy. "Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden attract tourists from around the world and we will ensure our new approach benefits as many...

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...of Harry Potter fans in the films, is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Together, Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden receive 800,000 visits each year, which makes them one of the top ten paid-for attractions in...

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...location for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Mr Perdrier, whose objectives include overhauling customer service levels, said: "Alnwick has huge potential. "The benefits to the Northumberland community and the North East as a...

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...meat and "just disgusting" slobber weed that actually makes you drool. The back of her book lists famous poison-plant gardens, including Alnwick where Harry Potter movie fans will recognize the medieval Alnwick Castle. Tuck the small...

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...gets one to nip back slightly and cramp Shah up, that was the googly, but Shah survives the over. "Great Scott! The market town of Alnwick, voted least likely place to buy a decent ivory jacket in the UK 2009." Gary, Swindon, in the TMS...

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...aghast at a sign pointing to Curly Poo Park, say it has to stop. Last week, in our Pubs with Gardens feature, we wrongly stated that the Rat Inn was in Alnwick. The correct address is Anick, near Hexham, Northumberland. have your say

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Navigation - link to other main sections from here Focus on property in Alnwick, Northumberland This highly rated historic market town borders a wonderful coastline and fabulous countryside How it rates Alnwick - pronounce it to rhyme...

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