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Alnwick Castle
A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.
5 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Shilbottle is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Alnwick, 35km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.
Shilbottle is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,834, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shilbottle sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shilbottle to your route.
Shilbottle is a village close to the A1 in Northumberland, north-east England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of Alnwick, and 5 miles (8 km) from the coast at Alnmouth.
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Shilbottle is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.3710 latitude, -1.6882 longitude.
Shilbottle has a population of approximately 1,834 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.
5 km · about 10 min drive
castle
Imposing Norman fortress perched on a volcanic outcrop above miles of golden beach, once the royal seat of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Tidal island accessible only at low tide via a causeway, home to the atmospheric priory ruins where the Lindisfarne Gospels were created.
34 km · about 40 min drive
national park
Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.
51 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.
58 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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