Alnwick

Alnwick Poison Garden

July 1, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnAlnwick Poison Garden0 comment

The Poison Garden was added to the Alnwick Garden in February 2005. As the name suggests, this section of the garden is filled with some of the most poisonous plants from around the world. You can tell by the sign near the entrance – which says “These Plants Can Kill” – that the Poison Garden is an intriguing attraction to visit. You can take a guided tour around the Alnwick Poison Garden, during which the guide will repeatedly remind you not to touch, smell, or interact with the plants in…

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Alnwick Castle

May 1, 2017February 21, 2017 Laura GinnAlnwick Castle0 comment

If you are thinking about going on a day trip to Alnwick Castle, you will be pleasantly surprised. Be prepared to be cast into an ancient and rich history that dates back to the wars of the land between 1172 and 1174. This is the time period when King William, the Scottish king, took over the kingdom and created turmoil for the residents who lived in the area. Originally constructed in the Norman Age with the intention of being an intimidating border fortress, Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited…

Alnwick England

January 18, 2013June 24, 2014 adminAlnwick, England0 comment

Alnwick is another one of those places that is a little bit English and a little bit Scottish. It is located in the county of Northumberland, a place where the border between England and Scotland has been somewhat mobile over the centuries. Yet anyone who comes to Northumberland should make a point of visiting the pretty town of Alnwick while they are here. One of the biggest attractions in the town is Alnwick Castle, set within its fabulous gardens and boasting its very own poison garden. You could be mistaken…