Starting with Alnwick castle ... Even in Northumberland – nicknamed “the castle county of England” – Bamburgh literally stands above other fortifications, perched high on a rocky outcrop ...

A disused Northumberland railway line has reopened to walkers and cyclists on the 60th anniversary of its closure. The ...

Northumberland, during works to pedestrianise the area. Conservative councillor for Alnwick Gordon Castle said it "probably goes back to medieval times". "So when the A1 ran through the town all ...

A historic town in Northumberland has outshined some of ... Additionally, its most famous landmark, Alnwick Castle, continues to draw attention as one of the most beautiful castles in the UK.

It starts when the Duke of Northumberland throws the ball from the turrets of Alnwick Castle ahead of a 2.15pm kick off. Players and spectators formed a procession down to a field on the banks of ...

The event, in Alnwick, Northumberland, dates back to at least 1762, and is played on the fields by the River Aln, following a procession from Alnwick Castle. About 80 players took part last year ...

Two Northumberland castles have made it onto a list of the most beautiful in the UK along with another North East landmarkl ...