Alnwick is an historic market town overshadowed by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and now most famous as the Hogwarts School of the Harry Potter movies. The Castle Gardens are renowned for their incredible beauty and quirky features which include an enormous treehouse; Europe's largest cascading water feature; a delightful rose garden and a stunning ornamental walled garden. Experienced horticulturalists and novice gardeners alike flock to see the natural wonders of these exceptional gardens. The town's narrow streets and the Market Place, with its stone cross, still characterise the town, and there is a good choice of shops, pubs and eateries to enjoy, as well as a Saturday market. The rest of Northumberland and the incredible Heritage Coastline have much to offer the discerning visitor at any time of year.

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