Northumberland Trip Overview
This culturally rich audio tour will take on a journey through a place full of Northumbrian history. Here you will learn about Alnwick’s early history dating back to 600 AD and how the small town has evolved into the beautiful market town you see today.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
You will be able to explore the most popular attractions of the town including a famous castle, a quaint market, and a beautiful cosy bookstore like nothing you have seen before.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Northumberland, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
This culturally rich audio tour will take on a journey through a place full of Northumbrian history. Here you will learn about Alnwick’s early history dating back to 600 AD and how the small town has evolved into the beautiful market town you see today.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
You will be able to explore the most popular attractions of the town including a famous castle, a quaint market, and a beautiful cosy bookstore like nothing you have seen before.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Itinerary
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way.
Make your way to Market Place to begin your tour. There are many great sights to see in Alnwick. Here are just a few. Highlight One: Bailiffgate Museum tracks the rich heritage of Northumberland county through several centuries using audio-visual demonstrations, displays, and hands-on activities. Highlight Two: The magnificent St Michael’s Church is one of the best examples of the Perpendicular style of architecture in the north of England. Highlight Three: As well as featuring a variety of poisonous plants, the Alnwick Gardens are also an event and social centre that hosts a wide variety of occasions and exhibitions. HIghlight Four: The most impressive feature of the White Swan Hotel is the Olympic Suite, a massive room with panelled walls and ornamented ceilings from the RMS Olympic. This is just a taste of what you’ll experience on this tour but there are plenty more attractions and stories to be seen and heard along the way. Download the tour today and start exploring Alnwick.
Stop At:
• St Michael’s Church, Bailiffgate, Alnwick NE66 1LY England
• The Black Swan Alnwick, 26 Narrowgate, Alnwick NE66 1JG England
• Alnwick Playhouse & Arts Centre, Bondgate Without, Alnwick NE66 1PQ England
