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3About Alnwick
Alnwick sits 35 miles north of Newcastle on the A1, making it a convenient stop between Scotland and the Northeast. The medieval market town lies five miles inland from Northumberland's coast, with the A1068 providing scenic coastal connections. Local routes include the B6341 to the Cheviots and B1340 to Alnmouth. The town center occupies elevated ground above the River Aln, with narrow medieval streets requiring careful navigation. Alnwick Castle famously doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
Where is Alnwick on the map?
Alnwick is in England, at 55.413, -1.706 - about 19 km north-east of Rothbury.
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- Cawledge Business Park, Alnwick350 kW
- South Road Willowburn Trading Estate, Alnwick50 kW
- Willowburn Ave, Alnwick50 kW
- Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick50 kW
- Dispensary Street, Alnwick22 kW
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What is the closest airport to Alnwick?
The closest airport to Alnwick is Newcastle International Airport, 61 km (about 1 h 3 min by car).