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Address: Bailiffgate Museum, Bailiffgate, Alnwick, NE66 1LX, Northumberland, Northumberland How do we get there? Number: 01665 605847
About this activity
Bailiffgate Museum is an award-winning fun day out for all the family! It tells the history of Alnwick and District in colourful, interactive displays. The area has a very rich history because it was a centre of conflict between Scotland and England for many centuries. Two floors house their permanent collection of artefacts, documents, photographs and audio visual content. On the third, Gallery floor has exhibitions which change throughout the year, and events for the whole family, so there's always something new to enjoy!
Theur historic building is in the town’s Castle Quarter, very close to Alnwick Castle. It was previously a church and provides a beautiful setting in which to celebrate 10,000 years of unique heritage! Highlights include a Victorian schoolroom, a nineteenth century printer’s workshop, a miner’s kitchen and artefacts from a ten thousand year old house, the oldest in Northumberland. So what are you waiting for? Go and check it out and and raid their dressing up box: who will you become?
Look out for Finlay, the mischievous museum mouse. His ‘fascinating facts’ will help you learn! And see if you can spot the secret mouse classroom...
As if all this wasn't fun enough, check out our video jukebox for films of Alnwick and district in the past.
Activity location
Directions
By car: Alnwick is just off the A1 between Newcastle and Berwick. Bailiffgate Museum is located near the Bailiffgate entrance to Alnwick Castle. (Postcode for satnavs NE66 1LX). There is limited parking outside for 4 hours but a number of other pay car parks are to be found in the town nearby. Note: The museum is also only a short walk from the Alnwick Garden main car park and entrance which is on the south side of the town.
On foot: Follow pedestrian signs for Bailiffgate Museum via Narrowgate.
By Bus: The Museum is only a street away from Alnwick bus station. See the Arriva bus website for timetables.
By Rail: East Coast (Kings Cross to Edinburgh) Mainline trains stop on the coast at Alnmouth Station approximately 4 miles away, from where there are bus and taxi links.
How much does it cost?
Adults
£5
Children
£1 - children aged 5-16
Discount
Concessions** £4
Free Under
Under 5s Free
Last Updates
2023
Bailiffgate Museum FAQ’s
Baby milk could be warmed on request if families bring their own container and baby change facilities are provided.
Bailiffgate does not have a cafe but does have tea and coffee making facilities and a relaxation area where grown ups can sit as children play. There's plenty of cafe's/restaurants close by the entrance for before or after the visit.
Large print information sheets are available from reception.
Most gifts and souvenirs on offer are locally sourced and in keeping with the museum’s displays; they sell cards, books, DVDs, jewellery, soap, and toys.
It's the perfect fun and educational day out.
Baby milk could be warmed on request if families bring their own container and baby change facilities are provided.
There's plenty of cafe's/restaurants close by the entrance for before or after the visit that have vegan and healthy options.
Bailiffgate is buggy friendly: there is wheelchair and pushchair access to all areas, a lift to all floors and guide dogs are welcome.
There are always fun, family-friendly activities to try: check their website to find out what’s on!
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