A visit to the Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, requires expert supervision. After following a tour guide past the black iron gate adorned with skulls and crossbones, guests ...

“Don’t touch,” says Bridget the guide, as we prepare to enter the locked gates of the Poison Garden. “Don’t smell.” Don’t worry: I had seen the skull and crossbones on the black wrought-iron gate, ...

15:46, Thu, Aug 7, 2025 Updated: 16:07, Thu, Aug 7, 2025 Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland remains a cherished destination for those in the know, yet it seems this northern English gem has yet to be ...

A seasonal attraction that boasts a world's biggest highlight has now been rated as the best place in the UK for an autumn visit. The Alnwick Garden is a visitor favourite that regularly ranks highly ...

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Alnwick Gardens, a hidden treasure in Northumberland, is a favourite among those who've had the pleasure of discovering it, but there are many more who are yet to stumble upon this northern gem. "The ...

Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland continues to be a beloved spot for those in the know, though this northern English treasure appears to have escaped the attention of many visitors. Whilst on a road ...

Alnwick Castle sits above the River Aln in the heart of Northumberland, a Grade I‑listed fortress and family home that has guarded the route between England and Scotland since the 11th century. Today ...