Bailiffgate Museum, Alnwick

Name: Bailiffgate Museum
Address: 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, NE66 1LX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1665 605847

#5 among attractions in Alnwick

Top attraction, Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Bailiffgate Museum is a small independent museum in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, dedicated to the history of Alnwick and North Northumberland. It is staffed by trustees and volunteers. ()

Coordinates: 55°24'59"N, 1°42'33"W

Address

14 BailiffgateAlnwick NE66 1LX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1665 605847

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Bailiffgate Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alnwick Castle, The Alnwick Garden, Barter Books, Bondgate Tower.

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Shopping, Bookshop
Barter Books, Alnwick
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~1740 ftSE
City gate
Bondgate Tower, Alnwick
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~470 ftNW
Church
St Michael's Church, Alnwick
3 min walk • St Michael's Church is an Anglican place of worship situated on Bailiffgate in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. The current building dates from the 15th century but a 12th-century Norman chapel stood on the site prior to this; reports of an earlier 8th-century Saxon chapel are unconfirmed.
~1890 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
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0.5 miNW
Monastery
Alnwick Abbey
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Memorial
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~660 ftE
Museum, Military museum
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, Alnwick
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Memorial
Camphill Column
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~1930 ftSE
City wall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bailiffgate Museum open?

Bailiffgate Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bailiffgate Museum?

Nearby attractions include St Michael's Church, Alnwick (3 min walk), Alnwick Castle, Alnwick (4 min walk), Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, Alnwick (4 min walk), Bondgate Tower, Alnwick (9 min walk).

How to get to Bailiffgate Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bailiffgate Museum:

Bus

Alnwick Bus Station (7 min walk)

Train

Lionheart (33 min walk)