Alnwick Castle

Jack Youll (inset) and the dedicated memorial to him in his home village of Thornley.

New book pays tribute to First World War hero

Alnwick Castle.

Exclusive offer for summer events at stay at Alnwick Castle

The Duke of Northumberland has been granted permission to erect a ‘prison fence’ around his famous Alnwick Castle home, made famous by the Harry Potter films.

Plans to erect ‘prison fence’ around famous Harry Potter castle

The Hogs Head Inn at Alnwick has undergone a revamp for its ten-year anniversary (photo: Tracey Bloxham)

Community Inspired revamp of The Inn Collection Group hostelry

Downton Abbey’s 10 most popular filming locations to visit in the UK

Visitors will be welcomed back to Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle this spring.

Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle put plans in place to welcome visitors back

Numbers 2 to 8 Bailiffgate, where a new hotel is proposed.

£7.9million hotel approved for site next to Alnwick Castle

An official Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Club has been formed in Alnwick.

New club cements link with Tottenham Hotspur

Broomstick lessons have resumed at Alnwick Castle.

Alnwick Castle broomstick lessons resume

Alnwick Castle.

Castle set to reopen with reduced ticket prices

Alnwick Castle. Picture Jane Coltman

Alnwick Castle sets out reopening plans

Alnwick Castle is looking for a Wizarding Professor to join their team for the 2020 season.

Calling Harry Potter fans: Alnwick Castle seeks Wizarding Professor

Help is needed with broomstick training.

More than 100 jobs on offer at Alnwick Castle - but you'll have to be quick

The breakaway rides through Alnwick. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

23 pictures from the Tour of Britain's visit to Alnwick

Each year Bamburgh Castle thrills, enthralls and captivates many thousands of visitors from across the globe with its incredible history, dramatic views and treasure-trove collection of unique pieces which tell the story of Bamburgh’s many reincarnations over the centuries, from Anglo Saxon Royal palace to Victorian inventor and industrialist The First Lord Armstrong’s vision of a perfect castle.

10 of Northumberland's historic highlights you can take in this summer

Can you guess which of the North East locations features in each of these films?

Quiz: Can you name the North East locations featured in these famous films?
The North East has featured as the backdrop to many well-known films over the years, from Robin Hood to Billy Elliot.
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Sir Tom Jones will appear at Alnwick Castle this summer.

Sir Tom Jones to play North East castle concert

Nile Rodgers

Disco legend Nile Rodgers and Chic announce outdoor North East gig

Will you be going to see Madness?

Madness to perform at Alnwick Castle as part of summer tour

Mark Wahlberg.

Mark Wahlberg spotted filming for Transformers: The Last Knight in North East to...

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