We said farewell to Edinburgh and headed south, crossing back over into England. Our trip was slowly coming to an end with only two more days left. We had a chance to stop at Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Our group was given a choice of exploring the castle or the garden. We all chose the castle. I'm so glad we did!
Why? Because the castle was the setting for the Christmas special of the BBC show Downton Abbey in the fifth season when the Crawley family went to "Brancaster Castle" on holiday. Zach and I got to enjoy the grand library which was also filmed in the special. There were old books that dated back hundreds of years. I would have loved to read one by the fireplace...
The castle was indeed beautiful. Two hours just wasn't enough time to explore this magnificent place. Alnwick Castle doesn't just make an appearance in Downton Abbey, it was also used to film the scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone where Harry and his classmates learned to fly on their broomsticks.
Our guide also told us about the State Rooms and to visit them if we have a chance. No photography was allowed so I cannot show you the castle's splendor. I wouldn't mind living here for a week.
Many thanks to the Duke and Duchess for allowing us the privilege to see their beautiful home.
This post was prepared while listening to the soundtrack of Downton Abbey.
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