Bondgate Tower, Alnwick

Name: Bondgate Tower
Address: Alnwick, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Alnwick

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Bondgate Tower also known as the Hotspur Tower or the Hotspur Gateway in reference to Sir Henry Percy commonly known as Harry Hotspur son of the 1st Earl of Northumberland and father of the 2nd Earl of Northumberland. Although commonly called a tower it is actually a gatehouse of three stories constructed of stone and consists of a recessed archway flanked by two polygonal towers. It is located in Alnwick, Northumberland in the United Kingdom. The gatehouse crosses the road called Bondgate known by its road number as the B6346 the main road of Alnwick and low height traffic can pass though its entrance while tall height traffic take divestions to get past. A licence was granted in the 1430s by Henry V to Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland to wall the town and add battlements. These took fifty years to complete, with Bondgate Tower being finished around 1450. ()

Coordinates: 55°24'46"N, 1°42'13"W

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Alnwick United Kingdom

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Bondgate Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alnwick Castle, The Alnwick Garden, Bailiffgate Museum, Barter Books.

~1200 ftNW
Medieval castle with state rooms
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick
6 min walk • Alnwick Castle, often referred to as the "Windsor of the North," is a magnificent historical fortress nestled in the picturesque town of Alnwick, in the heart of Northumberland, England. This grand castle, which dates back to the Norman period, has been the seat of the...
~830 ftE
Forts and castles, Garden, Park
The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden offers a blend of modern garden design, adventure, and tranquility. A contemporary pleasure garden situated adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the historic market town of Alnwick, it is one of the UK's most exciting...
~1740 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Bailiffgate Museum, Alnwick
9 min walk • 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.
~1260 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
Barter Books, Alnwick
7 min walk • Barter Books is a second-hand bookshop in the historic English market town of Alnwick, Northumberland, owned and run by Stuart and Mary Manley. It has over 350,000 visitors a year, 40% of whom are from outside the area, and is one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe.
0.4 miNW
Church
St Michael's Church, Alnwick
11 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.
~180 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alnwick Playhouse, Alnwick
1 min walk • The Alnwick Playhouse is an arts centre, theatre and cinema in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. It is also the headquarters of the NTC Touring Theatre Company. The building itself consists of many different parts. There is the main stage and an auditorium that sits over 200 people.
0.8 miNW
Monastery
Alnwick Abbey
21 min walk • Alnwick Abbey was founded as a Premonstratensian monastery in 1147 by Eustace fitz John near Alnwick, England, as a daughter house of Newhouse Abbey in Lincolnshire. It was dissolved in 1535, refounded in 1536 and finally suppressed in 1539. The Alnwick Abbey site is located just within Hulne Park, on the bank of the River Aln.
~1140 ftSE
Memorial
Tenantry Column, Alnwick
6 min walk • The Tenantry Column is a monument to the south of Alnwick town centre, in Northumberland, England. It was erected in 1816 by the tenants of Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland in thanks for his reduction of their rents during the post-Napoleonic depression.
~1310 ftN
Museum, Military museum
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, Alnwick
7 min walk • The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, formerly the Northumberland Fusiliers Museum, is a museum located within the Abbot's Tower of Alnwick Castle in Alnwick, Northumberland, England.
0.7 miSW
Memorial
Camphill Column
18 min walk • The Camphill Column in Alnwick, Northumberland, is a stone column erected in 1814, celebrating a number of British victories over the French and others, and the restoration of peace to Europe.
~200 ftSE
City wall
Alnwick town walls, Alnwick
1 min walk • Alnwick's town walls are a 15th-century defensive structure built around the town of Alnwick in England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bondgate Tower?

Nearby attractions include Alnwick Playhouse, Alnwick (1 min walk), Alnwick town walls, Alnwick (1 min walk), The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick (4 min walk), Tenantry Column, Alnwick (6 min walk).

How to get to Bondgate Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bondgate Tower:

Bus

Alnwick Bus Station (6 min walk)

Train

Lionheart (25 min walk)