The Alnwick Playhouse
The Alnwick Playhouse is an arts centre, theatre and cinema in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. It is a cultural hub, offering a diverse programme of theatre, music, film, community events and more.- Type: Theater building
- Description: theater and cinema in Alnwick, England
- Also known as: “Alnwick Playhouse”, “The Playhouse”, and “The Playhouse, Alnwick”
- Address: Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Alnwick Castle and Bondgate Tower.
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is a castle and country house in Alnwick in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman Conquest and renovated and remodelled several times. Alnwick Castle is situated 1,300 feet northwest of The Alnwick Playhouse.Bondgate Tower
City gate
Bondgate Tower also known as the Hotspur Tower or the Hotspur Gateway in reference to Sir Henry Percy, son of the 1st Earl of Northumberland and father of the 2nd Earl of Northumberland.
Alnwick Garden
Garden
The Alnwick Garden is a complex of formal gardens adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, Northumberland, England. The gardens have a long history under the dukes of Northumberland, but fell into disrepair until revived at the turn of the 21st century. Alnwick Garden is situated 630 feet east of The Alnwick Playhouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Denwick and Hulne Priory.
Denwick
Village
Denwick is a small village and civil parish in Northumberland, located about 1.4 miles north-east of Alnwick.
Hulne Priory
Locality
Hulne Priory, Hulne Friary or Hulne Abbey was a friary founded in 1240 by the Carmelites or 'Whitefriars'. It is said that the Northumberland site, quite close to Alnwick, was chosen for some slight resemblance to Mount Carmel where the order originated. Hulne Priory is situated 2 miles northwest of The Alnwick Playhouse.
Bilton Banks
Locality
Bilton Banks was a village in Northumberland adjacent to the coal mines of Shilbottle and Longdyke. It was home to many miners’ families from the late 19th century through the mid 20th century, when the mines were finally closed and the houses condemned and demolished. Bilton Banks is situated 2½ miles southeast of The Alnwick Playhouse.
The Alnwick Playhouse
- Categories: arts center, movie theater, building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.41248° or 55° 24′ 45″ north
Longitude
-1.70285° or 1° 42′ 10″ west
Wheelchair access
limited
Open location code
9C7WC76W+XV
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=theatre
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
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In Other Languages
“The Alnwick Playhouse” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “مسرح النويك”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Tourist Information Office and Alnwick Squash Club.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Banking Hub and Sonnet Restaurant.
Northumberland: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Berwick-upon-Tweed and Lindisfarne.
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