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Bailiffgate is an award-winning museum, where stories of the past are told about the area. It has a rich history. We have our permanent collection of artefacts, documents, photographs and audio visual content. The Gallery floor hosts our exhibitions.

Alnwick Playhouse invite you to explore the theatre, with backstage tours and demonstrations.

Join members of Alnwick Civic Society on a guided walk that explores Alnwick's Built Heritage.

Two opportunities to remember the Duke's School. Listen to the voices of old boys as they remember their days at the Duke's School and view the Award Winning Animation: "Ted Sisterson's Schooldays".

Visit the building which has been the meeting place for the Freemen of Alnwick for over 250 years.

Listen to memories of the solicitor's practice that once ran from Narrowgate House.

A tour of a Grade II* Listed building, General Lambert's House. Hear some of the stories associated with the Dickson, Archer and Thorp practice, explore the building in its current condition, and view the plans to bring it back to life.

Visit the Parish Church of St Michael, named as one of England’s 1,000 best churches. Experience the new ‘Making Your Mark’ installation the historic graffiti taken from the tower roof. Take a tour of the tower.

St Paul's is a Roman Catholic church originally constructed for the Church of England 180 years ago. It is now a grade II listed building, and is worth a visit for its splendid interior. It will open from 1030 until 1600 on Saturday 19th September.

Alnwick's Independent shops are among our most popular attractions. Pick up a leaflet then explore the town centre to discover the stories behind some of our favourite high street businesses.

Visit the site of Alnwick's 19th century House of Correction. See Alnwick's 19th century courthouse and the prisoners' exercise yard with original wall and windows with bars, still in use for hostel guests - who may come and go as they please!

In 1448 two Chaplains of the Chantry of the Blessed Mary lived here and taught grammar and singing. Very few of this type of medieval building have survived, and this is a rare opportunity to view inside the ruins of Alnwick’s first school.

This walking tour of Alnwick’s lost pubs will show the visitor the location of Alnwick’s lost Beer Houses, Taverns and Inns.

Walk passing today's buildings where industries / businesses used to flourish.

Three-hour walk visiting the sites of Alnwick's pre 1918 sporting heritage.

Alnwick Town FC Juniors offers opportunity to boys and girls of all abilities. To learn more about the history and work of the club visit their new Lucy Bronze Clubhouse, named in honour of their most famous player.

Two centuries ago Alnwick was at the forefront of a movement that laid the foundations for further education in Britain. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see behind the famous green door and learn more about the story of a remarkable institution.

Bailiffgate Hotel opened in Alnwick in 2025, within a building that for decades was a school. This Heritage Open Day, we welcome back former students to share memories of their time here, and to see the transformation of their old school building.

A chance to see behind the scenes at Lionheart Radio. Find out how North Northumberland’s community station operates and have a chance to sit in the presenter’s seat as well as explore the technology used to broadcast across the region.

A tour of a 3km stretch of the Alnwick Borderline Greenway, a repurposed rail track. Includes talks on aspects of the existing line, it’s history and connection to the locality. Also plans to develop the greenway from Alnwick to Cornhill.

See a Masonic Meeting room and Masons in regalia with explorations of historic members who were also active in the local communities. This should be a unique experience for non Masonic visitors. Research into old Alnwick names is possible.

William Hackett was founded in 1892 as a manufacturer of chain products for agricultural and marine environments. In 1989 we established a lifting division. The business now operates globally across multiple sectors. We invite you to find out more!

We hope to celebrate the stories of St Peter and St Paul's Church and the lives of the people buried in the churchyard. Discover what we have learned during our survey of the churchyard to record the historic gravestones.

We hope to celebrate the stories of St Peter and St Paul's Church and the lives of the people buried in the churchyard. Find out about families from the parish, events from its past, and help us to record the historic gravestones.

Guided tour of the Lionheart Station site at the Aln Valley Railway. This includes the engine shed and museum.