Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. In the heart of Northumberland, England, lies a castle and ...

Alnwick Castle sits above the River Aln in the heart of Northumberland, a Grade I‑listed fortress and family home that has guarded the route between England and Scotland since the 11th century. Today ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jane Percy, the Duchess of Northumberland, has partnered with luxury travel provider Luxury Gold to bring people behind the scenes ...

A visit to the Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, requires expert supervision. After following a tour guide past the black iron gate adorned with skulls and crossbones, guests ...

Alnwick Castle, AKA Hogwarts Castle, is getting a second boost from the world of cinema as a setting for Downton Abbey's Season 5. On Jan. 4, the Crawleys will return to American television as Downton ...

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“Don’t touch,” says Bridget the guide, as we prepare to enter the locked gates of the Poison Garden. “Don’t smell.” Don’t worry: I had seen the skull and crossbones on the black wrought-iron gate, ...

A magical new season is all set to launch at Alnwick Castle which is offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey stars. From next Friday, a costumed guide ...

A day in Northumberland demands a visit to this iconic castle, recently voted one of the UK's favourite stately homes. Alnwick Castle-has a packed programme of summer events for all the family to ...

“Don’t touch,” says Bridget the guide, as we prepare to enter the locked gates of the Poison Garden. “Don’t smell.” Don’t worry: I had seen the skull and crossbones on the black wrought-iron gate, ...

Its grounds will reopen on Monday, July 27 with tickets going on sale on Friday, July 24. While the State Rooms and indoor areas of the castle sadly remain closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, ...