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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Whittingham works well as a base: 20 minutes from Rothbury, 24km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.
Whittingham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 280, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Whittingham 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 Whittingham to your route.
Whittingham is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Aln, around 4.5 miles (7 km) east of its source at Alnham and 7.3 miles (12 km) west of Alnwick. The thirteenth/fourteenth century pele tower, Whittingham Tower, was converted into almshouses in 1845 and isRead more
now in private ownership.
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Whittingham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.4012 latitude, -1.8934 longitude.
Whittingham has a population of approximately 280 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
national park
Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.
24 km · about 30 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Modern museum honoring the two-time F1 World Champion with his trophies, helmets, and an immersive racing experience.
54 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Exquisite ruined Cistercian abbey in the Scottish Borders, believed to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.
57 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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