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August 6, 2019
Hiking
THE ORIGINS OF ALNWICK CASTLE DATE BACK TO THE NORMAN PERIOD. SINCE 1309 ITS STORY HAS BEEN INTERTWINED WITH THAT OF THE PERCY FAMILY, A FAMILY WITH A HISTORY AS …
mkirby
May 27, 2024
Hiking
A castle's outer bailey, also sometimes called the outer ward, was the first line of defense you'd encounter before reaching the heart of the castle. This outer space was typically less fancy than the inner bailey, where the lord and his family resided. Instead, it housed the working parts of the castle. Here you might find stables, workshops, kitchens, and living quarters for servants and soldiers. In some grand castles, the outer bailey even bustled with markets!
Theo
August 13, 2022
Hiking
Also known for its appearance in Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone, as well as Transformers: The Last Knight and Downton Abbey.
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This moderate 27.5-mile road cycling loop from Alnwick explores picturesque Northumberland villages and offers views of The Cheviot.
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