Introduction:
TV and film companies love Northumberland. Easy to access, spectacular landscape and locations as varied as anyone could wish for, this is a film maker’s dream. So step into the limelight and follow in the footsteps of some famous stars of stage and screen.
Start: Alnwick
End: Alnwick
Journey Times:
Alnwick to Warkworth 25 min
Warkworth to Amble 10 mins
Amble to Woodhorn 35 mins
Woodhorn to Alnwick 40 mins
Arrive: Alnwick
Here’s why: In 1983 actor Rowan Atkinson brought Blackadder to Alnwick Castle and a TV legend was born. The castle was also the setting for the first scenes of “Elizabeth” starring Cate Blanchett in 1997 and a certain young wizard learn to fly a broomstick and play Quidditch here in 2001.
Depart: Alnwick
Here’s how: A1068 (direction Alnmouth) – continue on A1068(s) - Warkworth
Arrive: Warkworth
Here’s why: Part of the impressive ruins of Warkworth castle doubled as the Tower of London in the film “Elizabeth” (1997) and William Shakespeare set some scenes of Henry IV Part 2 here.
Depart: Warkworth
Here’s how: A1068(s) – Amble
Arrive: Amble town centre (follow unclassified coast road to Low Hauxley)
Here’s why: The town of Amble, like some film stars, has had a face lift in recent years transforming the Town Square and Marina into areas fit for filming whilst Low Hauxley and Druridge Bay to the south of the town starred in the 2011 TV crime series “Vera” with award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn taking the main role.
Depart: Amble
Here’s how:A1068 (s) – Ellington – A1068(s) - A189 –Woodhorn (nr. Newbiggin-by-the-Sea)
Arrive: Woodhorn
Here’s why: A great place to discover the social history of Northumberland’s coal mining past. But the “must see” is The Ashington Group of works by the Pitman Painters, which inspired the internationally acclaimed play of the same name written by playwright Lee Hall and staged in London and New York.
Depart: Woodhorn
Here’s how: A197 (direction Morpeth) – Ashington – continue on A197 - at Morpeth join A1(n) - Alnwick
Arrive: Alnwick
Where to stay
Macdonald Linden Hall Golf and Country Club is an impressive 18th century manor house nestled in 450 acres of private grounds. Whether you fancy a round of golf on the 18 hole course or would prefer to be pampered in the health club you are sure to enjoy your stay. In the evening choose from fine dinign in the AA rosette Dobson restaurant or an informal meal in the Linden Tree pub.
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Did you know…
Nearest Tourist Information Centres:
Useful Websites:
www.visitnorthumberland.com
www.northumberland.gov.uk
www.disabledgo.com
www.traveline.info
www.alnwickcastle.com
www.experiencewoodhorn.com
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the UK; home to the Percy family for over 700 years and film location for Downton Abbey and Harry Potter's Hogwarts.
Approx 6.17 mile(s) between Alnwick Castle and Warkworth Castle
Set in a quaint Northumberland village, this hill-top fortress and hermitage offers a fantastic family day out.
Approx 1.38 mile(s) between Warkworth Castle and Amble Tourist Information Centre
Amble Tourist Information Centre is a local attraction and visitor service offering information on hotels, B&Bs, events, attractions, walks, cycling, fishing, Coquet Island times, Holy Island times, weather, tides, and local services.
Approx 10.13 mile(s) between Amble Tourist Information Centre and Woodhorn Museum
Enjoy our excellent facilities, cutting-edge arts and cultural exhibits and a fun-filled events programme
Located in what was once the largest pit village in the world, the former colliery is now home to our popular visitor attraction, welcoming thousands of people each year.