Alnwick Castle

posing in the inner courtyard

Remember when Harry Potter learned to fly on a broom?  He did so inside the grounds of a castle that's been in more than one movie, Alnwick Castle (pronounced Annick) in England.  Alnwick Castle is one of the most beautifully maintained medieval castles in existence. 

I had the privilege of visiting Alnwick Castle two years ago on a People to People trip.  It was a magical experience for our students.  There is a section called Knight's Quest where we got to dress up, play games, and learn about medieval times.  This was a fantastic way to start our day.  Then we took a tour of the castle, which I highly recommend to anyone visiting Alnwick.  The tours guides are excellent and work to make the tours both interesting and informative. 


in the lovely rose garden at Alnwick Garden

Next door to the castle is the Alnwick Garden, which you shouldn't miss!  The Alnwick Garden has beautiful water features and fountains, one of the world's largest tree houses, and a labryinth! 

There are special events happening all the time, so be sure and visit the Alnwick Castle website when planning your visit.  Alnwick Castle is open April - October each year.  The nearest city with an airport is Newcastle, which is a 45 minute drive away.