Picture an amazing sprawling castle, surrounded by mist and incredibly beautiful grounds.
When you see this, you understand why Alnwick is such a favored destination along the Scottish border.
The landscape truly must be seen to be appreciated fully.
There are many lovely mansions to visit in the area, but none so awe inspiring as Alnwick Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland.
This palace is so impressive, it is known as the Windsor of the north.
It has also been used to film many movies, including Harry Potter.
You can easily spend a good portion of your time here visiting the historic buildings the area has to offer.
Alnwick itself has been a market town throughout history and there are many fairs and shops to visit here.
The offerings range from the best there is locally to items from everywhere in the world.
It is the scenery, though, that you will really want to take advantage of experiencing.
You can take a drive on the quiet country roads.
Or you can get out and walk.
There are walks for every level from short and easy to much more challenging.
You can choose to do these on your own or you may try some longer guided walks.
A must see are the Alnwick Gardens.
Or, if bicycles are more your mode of transportation, you can rent one for the day.
Other outdoor activities abound such as fishing and bird watching.
Throughout the year, you can find many different festivals celebrated in Alnwick.
There is almost certain to be something going on whenever you choose to visit.
Many styles of music are represented including folk, classical and blues.
For a gorgeous getaway, Alnwick is hard to beat.
It is that perfect combination of town and country.
You can enjoy the stunning landscape but have lots of places to eat, drink and be merry after when you are ready to head back to civilization.