The Poison Garden was added to the Alnwick Garden in February 2005. As the name suggests, this section of the garden is filled with some of the most poisonous plants from around the world. You can tell by the sign near the entrance – which says “These Plants Can Kill” – that the Poison Garden…
If you are thinking about going on a day trip to Alnwick Castle, you will be pleasantly surprised. Be prepared to be cast into an ancient and rich history that dates back to the wars of the land between 1172 and 1174. This is the time period when King William, the Scottish king, took over…
Alnwick is another one of those places that is a little bit English and a little bit Scottish. It is located in the county of Northumberland, a place where the border between England and Scotland has been somewhat mobile over the centuries. Yet anyone who comes to Northumberland should make a point of visiting the…