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Alnwick
& Coquetdale |
Alnwick District is a particularly scenic area of
Northumberland. Contained within it's boundary is the
beautiful and picturesque village of Rothbury, and the
hamlets of Upper Coquetdale.
The district boasts the amazing Alnwick Castle and the
new Alnwick Garden, whilst Rothbury benefits from having
the stately home, Cragside, on its doorstep and the superb
view of the Simonside Range which provides a ruggedly
beautiful backdrop to the Coquet Valley.
The countryside of Coquetdale is not to be forgotten if
you are a keen walker, as the area offers some of the
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Alnwick
Garden, in the grounds of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland - Web Site
Work in the Alnwick Garden. At present there are major ground
works being undertaken in the Alnwick Garden. The Tree House is
presently under construction to the right of the main entrance,
it is intended to be completed this autumn, whilst the interior
of the Alnwick Garden is presently seeing major change with some
large earthmoving vehicles working on stage 2 of the garden. Unfortunately
this work will cause some disruption to the garden and will affect
how you perceive it. This is however temporary and the improvements
for next year will soon become apparent. There are still
large parts of the Garden to see and which are unaffected by the
work!
The cost of entry into the garden:-
£4 per adult
Children under 16 free (accompanied by an adult)
Concessions £3.50
Car parking - there is now a parking charge of £1.40 per car.
Hopefully you will still go to the Alnwick Garden, and see for yourself
the major work that is being undertaken to improve the Garden for
next year and beyond. The work to the Tree House is particularly
interesting at the moment. (amended 10.5.04)
Rothbury and Coquetdale is situated in the beautiful scenic
countryside in the south west part of Alnwick District. A Roman
Fort a Chew Green marks the western most edge of Alnwick District
high in the Coquet Dale.
The area around Rothbury in "The Heart of Northumberland's
Hill Country" offers some fantastic walks in Coquetdale and
the Northumberland National Park, such as Simonside, Lordenshaws,
River Coquet Walk, Clennell Street, Windy Gyle to name a few.
If you are visiting Alnwick Garden, or Alnwick Castle use
Rothbury and Coquetdale as a base to stay and explore beautiful
Northumberland. Rothbury & Coquetdale have a high proportion
of quality Guest-Houses, B&B's, and Self-catering properties
available. If you are visiting the local TIC's ask for the Rothbury
& Coquetdale guide which contains much information on the area
and 5 really good walks in Coquetdale.
Amenities include many quality shops, including a delicatessen,
and a quality Local Butcher, good Tea Rooms, and Cafe's, Pubs and
Hotels. Some shops stay open until 10pm.
In Coquetdale we assure you of a warm welcome.
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| Alnwick
Castle |
20 mins drive from Rothbury seat of the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle
has been in the Percy family since the 14th century. The oldest part
of the keep dates from the 12th century when it was owned by the de
Vesci family. Alnwick Castle is well maintained and the staterooms
are a magnificent example of Renaissance style having been redecorated
in the 19th century by Italian craftsmen. The castle is filled with
fine china, paintings and furniture. Open: Easter to end of October.
The castle is surrounded by beautiful parkland. Hulne Park is nearby.
For more info. Tel. 01665 510777 or click on the link above.
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Woodhorn
Colliery, a gallery of miners paintings about the lives of
miners, this is a very interesting and illuminating insite into the
way they
lived and worked. The Colliery is also now a museum of pit life and
well
worth a visit.
Tel. 01670 856968
Fax. 01670 810958 |
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