You can’t say the people behind the Poison Garden didn’t warn you. The only way into the noxious nursery is through gates emblazoned with skulls, crossbones, and a warning: “These plants can kill.” It ...

Six-times mayor of Alnwick Ian Alastair Robertson built up an extensive historic collection, with many items relating to his home town. Now almost 400 lots from that array will be auctioned on June 18 ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. To enter the poison garden of Alnwick you must fetch a guide to unlock the black iron ...

Alnwick is best known for its castle, a fantastic historical landmark and a filming location for one of the most successful British film series of all time, Harry Potter. It is clear to see then why ...

The cellar extended out under the road in Alnwick which until 1970 was part of the A1 A centuries-old cellar has been discovered under a road which was once part of the A1. The space was discovered ...

The small Northumbian town of Alnwick is the best place to live in the UK, according to a magazine survey. The home to the wealthy Dukes of Northumberland since 1309, is the best when it comes to ...

Nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of Northumberland, a stone’s throw from the quaint villages of Alnmouth and Amble, lies the market town of Alnwick. Renowned for its cobbled streets, turreted ...

Alnwick has only recently partially reopened to the public following lockdown, where its Potter-themed offerings for visitors include Broomstick Training. Yet the MailOnline states that tourists have ...

The last two banks in a rural town will close next year. Branches of both Lloyds and Halifax in Alnwick, Northumberland, will shut in January 2025. An official at Alnwick Gardens, which runs a group ...

Though his development team specialises in obtaining planning permissions to deliver new projects throughout the North East of England, Northumberland Estates has a substantial international portfolio ...