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From broomsticks to bookshops and tree houses to cherry blossoms, and jousts to dragons, you can't miss the magic of the cobbled market town of Alnwick when you visit Northumberland. Through to archway of Bondgate Tower you can enjoy Alnwick's cobbled streets, where you can explore Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, Hulne Park and many excellent shops and restaurants.

Alnwick farmers market takes place on the last Friday of each month in Alnwick market square. You'll find a mouth watering selection of food from local producers including cakes, artisan breads, Northumbrian meats and fish. 

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A Festive Weekend in Alnwick

Friday 22nd November – Alnwick Christmas Lights Switch On

Traditional Alnwick light switch on in the Market Square. Entertainment from 6pm including the Playhouse Concert Band. The switch on will be 7pm by the Duchess of Northumberland. Santa and his sleigh comes in immediately after the switch on thanks to Alnwick Lions. 

Saturday 23rd November – Market in town square (daytime) and Spark Parade from The Alnwick Garden to the Town Centre (evening) 

Alnwick's Christmas weekend market will run on Saturday 10-3pm with lots of Festive Entertainment. Spark Lantern Parade will depart from the Alnwick Garden priority car park (next to the treehouse) and through to the market square. (more details of this event on the website - https://www.alnwickgarden.com/events/grand-lantern-parade-2/

Timings for Spark Lantern Parade

17:45 Road closed

18.00 Parade start The Alnwick Garden

18.20 Parade enters Market Place 

18.30 Stage show by Spark 

18.55 Stage Show finishes 

19.15 Roads re-opened
 

Sunday 24th November – Market in town square

 

Businesses in Alnwick Town are encouraged to sign up to the Visit Northumberland App where they can list business information, events and seasonal offers in time for the festive season, encouraging visitors into the town centre to experience great events and retail experiences.

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