Welcome to a land far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a county brimming with places to see and things to do amongst the most spectacular of landscapes. Explore mile upon mile of gloriously uncrowded golden sandy beaches and stunning countryside set amongst two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the rugged Northumberland National Park. Discover more castles than anywhere else in England, the birthplace of English Christianity on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the historic World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, stunning Alnwick Gardens, picturesque towns and villages and at the end of it all a great place to stay.Situated within the historic market town of Alnwick it is an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland Heritage coast. The medieval Alnwick castle dominates this picturesque Northumbrian town, home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.The Alnwick Gardens is one of the most magnificient, covers 12 acres and plays host to the largest treehouse in Europe. During the summer Alnwick hosts several interesting events including the International Music Festival held the first week in August. Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Britain, is based at the listed Victorian railway station just 5 minutes walk. Although in the midst of Northumberland's countryside, Newcastle Upon Tyne is just 40 minutes by car, where you can visit the famous MetroCentre and Eldon Square, both with excellent shopping facilities. Edinburgh centre is easily reached by train from Alnmouth.