I lived just 6 miles north of Alnwick for 15 years. I still miss the beauty of Northumberland and Alnwick in particular.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely area ❤️❤️

I lived in Alnwick for 10 years (to 1984) and would walk around the fields surrounding the castle. The town has certainly changed but still a lovely historical place with beautiful buildings.

I just wanted to let you know, i travelled to this country in april 2023. Edinburg, Glecoe, Isle of Sky, Glasgow, Alnwick, and a lot of places in between. Parked right in front of Baliffgate Museum and went to the castle. People were out in full capacity! And, a lot of our bring home souvenirs and gifts were purchased from a shop on Northgate!

Great video. I was born and brought up in Alnwick and although I no longer live there its still my favourite place. In my day there were a lot fewer cars even though it was the main A1 from London to Edinburgh. Narrowgate used to be one of the narrowest parts of the A1 until the bypass was built. The Hotspur statue was based on a model of the current Duke of Northumberland's eldest son. (My book Harry Hotspur - Border Knight has the other statue of Hotspur inside the castle on the front cover. Hotspur's life was somewhat different from Shakespeare 's version). Bow Alley is named after the Bow Burn (stream) which runs under it and used to flow into the castle moat. I was lucky as a child to go to Brownies in the castle - great fun and I still enjoy visiting. So glad you enjoyed your visit.

I was in England around 36 years ago, I visited many castles and they were fascinating, I haven't had a chance to visit Alnwick, but maybe someday I'll come to visit this beautiful castle, thanks for the inspiring video.

Another great & fantastic video of ALNWICK | Walk through Alnwick Town Centre to Alnwick Castle the drone shots was vary good!.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

I love castles, and this one is one of the best I've been to! When I lived in England, my son, daughter and best friend came to visit. We took them here. They all loved it! In one of the courtyards was a Jester and a huge crowd. He chose my son to play along with him. It was hilarious because my son is so shy. The crowd loved it! Luckily we videoed it all for us to watch over and over. Great memories. Thanks for the trip back in time! Loved the town too, We didn't get to see much of it that day. I agree about the cobbles stones, They can be difficult to walk on but very unique to us Americans! :)

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

I went to Brownies in Alnwick Castle in the 1950s. (I was in the Pixies) It was great fun.

My wife and I love Alnwick! Have been through twice while on Coach tour throughout UK. Interesting to see the castle, Percy Lions, Black Swan pub and Dirty Bottles pub. There is also a deli that makes delicious sandwiches. Thanks for your videos, they are greatly appreciated.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Agree - Alnwick is fantastic isnt it!

Love the drone shots 👏👏

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They’re fun to do

Another great place to visit in the town centre is The House of Hardy Museum it displays a variety of fishing tackle and associated products which were manufactured by Hardy's from the very beginning of the business in 1872 right up to the present day in Alnwick. Great video, thanks.

I went to Alnwick in August 2021. I loved it and explored extensively. The gardens,castle and treehouse restaurant are so worther visiting. I also loved the Bayliffsgate museum

Blown away by Alnwick, wow what a castle.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

amazing

In that castle my husband working beautiful place inside 😍😍😍😍

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

Lovely place ..i love the little property on the left as you drive in ..has all the blue christmas lights on their front garden .....had a lovely chippy tea from there over christmas ..great chippy .

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Will try that one!

Beautiful 🥰

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Thanks you; memories of my childhood came flooding back, what a lovely town and it has changed very little over the years

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Martin - hope you're safe and well!

If I could give you more thumbs up for this, I would !! I have only been to Alnwick once, and we approached from the Castle end, popped into a pub for a meal and then left. I did note that it seemed a splendid place and would very much like to return, especially after this video as I obviously missed so much. Your 'undertaking' that lady was very smooth, I don't know what your singing voice is like so I'm not sure about the Beatles connection! And there were not only a pair of pants but 'Three-Pants' ha ha 🤩 I wish more towns had working water fountains, I believe there is some campaign to restore these. The Alnwick memorial (which I have driven past a cuppla times, is very unusual in that it is tri-cornered, very original. Harry Hotspur was, as you say, very detailed indeed. A lovely statue. Some brilliant architecture here, including obviously the Castle, which has been closed for some very considerable time - well, it was closed when I was there and that was b4 covid 😠 Once again thanks for the trip, enjoyed it muchly. Keep em coming 👍💯

I’ve just booked a week in Alnwick, after watching your video

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! That’s the best feedback for me!❤️

What a lovely historical town love the drone shots thank you and keep on walking 👍👍🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will

Love all your walks thankyou

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joan! Have a great weekend!

What a beautiful place all those old buildings and your drone footage at the end to show the castle makes me want to go there thanks Neil for showing new places I have never heard of

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick!! Have a great weekend my friend!

during the winter it a ghost town am just back from alnwick it was buzzing with tourest for the castle an gardens i love the town so much

My grandparents lived in a small town I think it was called Upper Bodington (could be the name of last town (?))and it was called the old school and from back of home you could see the castle. I live in the states and only visited a few times many many years ago. My grandparents passed years ago and lived outside of Banbury just before passing. My father just passed earlier this year and was my last lifeline to my heritage but many of my most fondest memories were in the more northern part of your great country My grandparents had a sketch made of "The Old School " prior to moving and last I was able to tell its a bed and breakfast now. Any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you for such a peaceful video that brings back amazing memories of some of my most fondest memories ❤️

@mrhood3977

Жыл бұрын

Plus I just remembered that a small piece of Hadrian wall went through the property of the old school and a quarry for the castle was a great time hiking throughout as a small boy

Hi Neil splendid video, thank you for sharing such places, remarcable. Stamford in Linkonshire is another beautiful place, old buildings and town. Bless you.

Recently popped in to see Alnwick. We stopped over in the Premier Inn on our way back from Scotland - long road trip. I'd never heard of Alnwick before - to be honest - but it's a beautiful place. Enjoyed a good three hours there and would definitely like to return to Northumberland.

Oh it looks like a great little town to visit, I've been to Edinburgh, Eyemouth and Berwick upon Tweed. I would have liked to have seen the beach area of Alnwick. Very nice video. Thanx!!

cobbles in my town ive fallen three times flat on my face and my husband slipped in a puddle and couldnt walk for a month great videos as always

alnwick gardens and waterfountains is meant to be worth a visit never been though

Thank you so much for filming this! I visited the castle in 2019 summer but didn’t get the chance to walk around the town! It’s so beautiful and I have to visit it again some day!

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Lovely place!

Hi we stayed at the white swan for my wife's 50th she collects white star line items. The Olympic dining room a must see. The castle and gardens also a must visit went to Shrewsbury to visit the battle site where Hotspur met his end. Northumberland is a treasure!! Great vlogs

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that sounds like an interesting thing to collect and see! I will film the Olympic Dining Room if they will allow

We used to live at Northgate on the way to Alnwick. I went to school in Morpeth with kids from Alnwick.

Really enjoyed the video. ……although saying you’re an experienced street walker could be misconstrued 😂😂

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

ha ha I did wonder when I typed that ha ha!!

Hotspur tower place is amazing , unique . Like in old Shakespeare era . What a castle never seen in all places visited here in US. Yes ,do agree it is one of the best castle. From Texas

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in Hotspur Place Alnwick and passed Hotspur Tower each day on my way to school.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Well said! Hopefully I can film Texas one day too!

Very historical place to visit. Thanks very much for this interesting tour. As well as the great castle (brilliant drone view), fountains and Georgian buildings, enjoy your chatter too! Been there years ago and also visited the abbey there.

I was sad ..it rained for 10 days all the time we was there ....the day we came home the sun was out !

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!

thanks o much for this beautiful walk!!!! greetings from Mexico City!!!!

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Ooooh I'd LOVE to visit Mexico City! Thank you for the kind comment!

Alnwick beer is really good. Sadly last summer the castle walls were shrouded in scaffolds. A great town to walk around with one of the UKs bet chip shops.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

As always, I am enjoying your little comments! 😃

@GimbalWalkTV

Жыл бұрын

ha ha thanks Diane!

Been passed it but never been there, but looks stunning 😍

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

It's so good!

Very nice drone shots of the castle, and no dpd van!, and may I suggest, not guitar, but a pair of sturdy walk boots, nice one as always Gimble, thankyou for the walk....

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think I'll have to invest in some boots!! Thank you so much for watching!

My father was born in Alnwick so know it well !

@GimbalWalkTV

Жыл бұрын

Lovely place

You should of shown Barter Books great place to visit set in an old railway station with open fires 🔥 little cafe and masses of books just love it. If your a book lover this is the place for you.

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

I love Barter Books. It was still the railway station when I was growing up in the 50s & 60s.

@iriswaterford8881

2 жыл бұрын

Another reason to visit. Thank you for the extra information.

@alexnaismith9979

2 жыл бұрын

When I visited Alnwick a good few years ago I loved the time I spent in Barter Books. Just looking through the many books brought back childhood memories. When I saw the name Alnwick Barter books was the first thing that popped into my head. Thank you Colin and Sonia for taking me and Elizabeth to BB. (We met in Sorrento 2012)

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Another great video, what I like from what you've shown is there are very few big name shops that you get in most city, town centres.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@gordonshort911

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, dear Alnwick! But you didn’t show my favourite shop, Barter Books at the old Station!

Another great video, as always. Thanks. One request, if I may. Although we can see when the videos are posted, it would be great if we could see the time of day and day of the week they were filmed. This would help us to work out how busy and active the places are.

@GimbalWalkTV

6 ай бұрын

Good idea! Will try and remember

Been up there a couple of times the toilets are geniune Thomas Crapper as well

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

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I think I remember reading somewhere that the name of the town is pronounced "Annek". Is this true? Thanks for another very interesting walk.

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

It’s true yes!

@northumberlandjo1666

Жыл бұрын

Yes, am Northumberland born & breed & we pronounce it an-ick! The L & W are silent!

Us Northumbrians pronounce it Ann-ick! The L & W are silent! Northumberland is the best & most beautiful county in the UK. Plus the friendliest people, but sometimes a lil hard to understand with the accent!

Thanks Gimbal Walk TV for this magnificent video. Very awesome footage. 👌 So 😘 beautiful. What I like most about it is Mr. Harry Percy; I loved that character. We have something in common? I have so much to say. Where can I get your email, or address, to continue this conversation?

Well worth a visit. Is the town pronounced Alnik (Alnwick) a bit like a suburb of Adelaide called Kesik (Creswick), I frequently forget .

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

It’s pronounced ANNICK I think ❤️❤️

@iriswaterford8881

2 жыл бұрын

@@GimbalWalkTV so the L is silent as well. Thank you. 😊

@northumberlandjo1666

Жыл бұрын

From a local, yes pronounce it Ann-ick! The L & W are silent!

Left side min 1 have a cemetery before walk to the castle

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍❤️

I’ve never been to Alnwick but if my ancestry research is correct and I’m sure it is, the rather impressive statue of my 18th. great grandfather Sir Henry DePercy, 1st. Earl of Northumberland, aka Harry Hotspur, was the highlight of your walk. The castle looks stunning, looking up the prices it's a bit expensive but due to the fact it isn’t in ruins I'll forgive them.

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

Hotspur was not the 1st Earl of Northumberland. Hotspur's father was the first Earl. Also Hotspur was nothing like Shakespeare's portrayal of him as I mention in my short biography called Harry Hotspur - Border Knight (rrp £5.95). I was born and brought up in Alnwick abd learned a lot about him when I attended the old Duchess's Girl's Grammar School in Bailiffgate opposite Alnwick Castle and have done a lot of research into the life of the Percy family. Copies of my book are available from Alnwick Castle shop, Bailiffgate Museum and some independent booksellers or direct from me.

@philipshort7491

2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather when he was a young boy and my great grandmother both used to work for the Duke and duchess of Northumberland up to the time of the first world war. Relatives of my grandfather still live in Alnwick.

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

@@philipshort7491 A few of my forebears worked for the Duke too and some of my mother's cousins still live in Alnwick as well as my husband's brother.

@mikeswift6713

2 жыл бұрын

@@caroldixon3952 Oops, a little too much Water of Life plus trying to read my Tree on a mobile phone, looking on my desktop I can see where I went wrong. My line connects through some women who made very good marriages, sadly it all went to pot in the sixteenth century.

@caroldixon3952

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeswift6713 well done. I only traced mine back to early 1700s in Alnwick and most early ones were agricultural workers some on the Duke's farms.

Going up for my daughter's wedding

@GimbalWalkTV

6 ай бұрын

Ah lovely - have a great time!

Can't believe how quiet it looks. How do these shops survive?

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

True

@freddibna4976

2 жыл бұрын

@@GimbalWalkTV its busy in summer, remember there is still pandemic fear at this time too

Great video but would be better with your old music.

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Noted!

All that way to find castle is closed. Pity!

yuzuv spelt dorty bodduls wrang how

@GimbalWalkTV

Жыл бұрын

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Less ads please

Hello! This castle is a building site at the moment! It's not worth visiting at the moment! An entrance fee of 20 Pounds and the missing permission of taking photos in the inside are two more reasons not to visit this place! ;-) Greetings Renate and Olaf #Trackbreaker

@GimbalWalkTV

Жыл бұрын

Hate the no photos rule - it's so petty isn't it

@Trackbreaker

Жыл бұрын

@@GimbalWalkTV Inside, yes ... but if you are living for taking pictures this is the wrong place to go! ... then go somewhere else! ;-) Renate and Olaf (Trackbreaker)

Well that was boring. I certainly won't be visiting Alnwick after seeing this video.

Been up there a couple of times the toilets are geniune Thomas Crapper as well

@GimbalWalkTV

2 жыл бұрын

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