#alnwick
Alnwick Castle
My frank review: I found this castle supremely disappointing. I thought it was lacking in historical information throughout and that some of the information that was presented was missing proper context. The Percys no doubt make a lot of money off of the pop culture connections (Harry Potter, Downton Abbey), and that is the true draw to the site. It was also bizarre to visit a castle that is still inhabited.
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Alnwick Gardens
Various photos throughout the gardens. It was a lush summer day with buzzing bees and endless blooms. I was supremely impressed with the gardens and highly recommend a visit. We took the train to Alnmouth from York then hopped on the short bus ride to Alnwick to visit the gardens and the castle.
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Alnwick Gardens - The Rose Garden
The rose garden in July is a feast for the senses. The breeze brings wafts of sweet floral scents and roses of all colours are busting in full bloom.
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Alnwick Gardens - The Poison Garden
This garden is accessible by guided tour only, as it houses only poisonous plants, including some Class B drugs. Interestingly, many of the plants are common household plants such as nettles, poppies, rhubarb, and laurel.
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