In just a few minutes from the time of posting on Saturday 22nd August 2026, ‘The Ancient Kingdom’ railtour, operated by UK Railtours will depart from London King’s Cross towards Berwick-Upon-Tweed, calling to pick-up passengers at Potters Bar, Stevenage, Peterborough, and Doncaster, and setting down at Alnmouth for Alnwick is due to run, and fromContinue reading “The Ancient Kingdom Railtour 22nd August 2026”
Category Archives: Alnwick
Commuter train comeback for Alnwick in future?
Please note that all views expressed are my own, and not those of any organisations or persons mentioned within this post. Bewdley – Kidderminster Town – Kidderminster – Birmingham Snow Hill trail train service. In the West Midlands, the town of Bewdley has a station on the preserved Severn Valley Railway, a heritage railway thatContinue reading “Commuter train comeback for Alnwick in future?”
DISCOUNTS and CAR-FREE access to Alnwick attractions
See below for information about car-free access and discounts for bus/rail tickets at venues around Northumberland. Please note that information was correct at time of posting, but please ensure you confirm details before travelling. Alnwick Castle: 20% discount with valid bus or rail ticket From the Good Journey website for Alnwick Castle, accessed on 10thContinue reading “DISCOUNTS and CAR-FREE access to Alnwick attractions”
Alnwick Circular Walk: A FREE walk with Titanic connections, beautiful landscapes and ghost stories!
This is a circular walk in and around Alnwick, Northumberland, which takes in large parts of the historic town centre, as well as views of landmark sites such as Alnwick Castle. This route is largely sticking to public roads/rights of way, and so will not have opening/closing times, but the route is intended to beContinue reading “Alnwick Circular Walk: A FREE walk with Titanic connections, beautiful landscapes and ghost stories!”
Northumberland Branch of NEPTUG Meeting: 1st July 2026
Another great meeting of the Northumberland Branch tonight, with much discussion on buses, rail services (ECML, Northumberland Line, and Tyne Valley Line), and also of cycling integration with rail too. Membership is FREE, with the chance to have a real say in better buses, trains, and more! Why not sign up now? We aim toContinue reading “Northumberland Branch of NEPTUG Meeting: 1st July 2026”
Alnwick to Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair by walking, bus, and rail.
On Saturday 27th June 2026, I took a car-free day out to the excellent Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair at Lambton Park for the second year running. Part 1: Alnwick Bus Station to Alnmouth Railway Station The day started at home, with a short walk to Alnwick Bus Station in glorious sunshine, a few thingsContinue reading “Alnwick to Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair by walking, bus, and rail.”
Alnwick, Northumberland: Transport Survey June 2026
Questions for all! What do you want to see from public transport in Northumberland? Which rail and bus routes would you like? Would you like to see buses running earlier and later in the day, possibly even night buses? Have you got any suggestions you’d like to put forward? Please leave a comment below withContinue reading “Alnwick, Northumberland: Transport Survey June 2026”
2026: The time for the ECML to do more for transport to, from, within, and through Northumberland alongside the A1?
In recent news, it has been revealed that in 2025, around eleven million tourists visited Northumberland, a new record, and the A1 has been stated to be a ‘key problem’, but does this overlook the role the ECML, other rail links and buses could be playing to reduce this key problem and enable more sustainableContinue reading “2026: The time for the ECML to do more for transport to, from, within, and through Northumberland alongside the A1?”
FREE things to see and do in Alnwick, Northumberland
A few ideas of FREE things to do around Alnwick, Northumberland in 2026. Alnwick Pastures: A free scenic walk along the River Aln from the Lion Bridge, near to Alnwick Castle, running alongside the river heading downstream to Denwick Bridge, near The Alnwick Garden. Please be aware to have sturdy trainers/boots/wellies as can be aContinue reading “FREE things to see and do in Alnwick, Northumberland”
Keswick’s ‘Virtual’ Station: A lesson in bus & rail integration for Alnwick and beyond?
A very interesting trial of a ‘virtual railway station’ in Keswick, Cumbria, UK has shown some FANTASTIC results in the past two years that it has run during the summer seasons of 2024 and 2025, and now is being introduced from 27th April 2026 as a year-round service. As part of the newly formed NorthumberlandContinue reading “Keswick’s ‘Virtual’ Station: A lesson in bus & rail integration for Alnwick and beyond?”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 