Straight-Tailed Alnwick Lion |
Alnwick is the nearest centre for shopping and stuff to
Craster. It has a lion on a pillar, commissioned by some lord or other , and
when the sculptor wasn’t paid his dues he finished it off with the straight rod
of a tail!!
Here is a Vocal Story about talking to the lion.
It’s home to Barter Books in the old railway station and
republishers of the “Keep Calm and Carry On” posters now the subject of much
litigation due to their extraordinary success.
You also have the Alnwick Garden and Treehouse and adjacent
Castle, location for many outdoor scenes in the Harry Potter films, such as
broom training and Quidditch backdrops.
You also have the Alnwick Playhouse , which features film ,
dance , art exhibitions and live music , I noticed Catfish Keith and Ralph
McTell were attractions that were due soon.
I have also discovered the Wine Boutique, an excellent wine
emporium, with brilliantly helpful staff and more than reasonable prices. Since
the demise of Oddbins it’s great to find a local wine shop with integrity and
value.
There are many eating places and pubs and you have a
supermarket as well. It is, however, infested with the ubiquitous Greggs and
Subway chains , as well as three Boots within sight of each other.
Another plus is that all day parking is only two pounds, a
place definitely worth dipping in to.
Alnwick Garden Cascade |
Alnwick Garden Walter Sculture cum Flyng Saucer |
Just been to the Alnwick Garden which is amazingly
impressive, it’s fountains ad Treehouse are an absolute must to see.
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