The Alnwick Garden, situated near to the castle is...

The Alnwick Garden, situated near to the castle is a great day out for the family if the weather is good.
It was a very hot day when we were there, and kids were enjoying playing in the fountains and running about. There are also treasure hunts and dressing up for the little ones.

For the grown-ups, the gardens are simply stunning, and there are nice restaurants, good facilities, and a large grass area for picnics.

Also, visit the ice-cream kiosk just outside the entrance to the gardens. The ice-cream is superb and good value for money.

Why not 5 stars? To be honest, we've also visited on a dull rainy day, and felt we wasted our money. You really need the weather to play ball to enjoy this attraction at its fullest.