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.

Alnwick Castle is hosting an array of cultural events this summer.

For the first time in the Castle’s nearly 1000-year history, visitors can now go ‘below stairs’ and explore the extensive Victorian kitchens, which have been unveiled as part of a transformative ...