Alnwick bus station is a 2 minute walk from the property, with buses serving the coast of northumberland and travelling as far north as berwick and south as far as newcastle. Housed in the northumbrian towns former station, barter books is a convivial treasure trove. Barter books, secondhand bookshop in alnwick station, northumberland, englandoh to sink into that fabulous threesided loveseat. Bus services travel from the train station to alnwick bus station.
Old alnwick station and barter books this is the original entrance to alnwick station, which has now been converted to a used book store, barter books in alnwick. Alnmouth railway station alnwick, northumberland train. The aln valley railway trust is a registered charity number 1063332. The iconic alnwick castle is home to harry potterinspired events, dragon quest and an exciting history. The nearest railway stations to alnwick castle are listed below. Equally, visitors arriving by train at alnmouth could continue their journey to alnwick and other tourist attractions by rail, bus, cycle and foot. Alnwick to newcastle upon tyne 5 ways to travel via train. Take a walk through the narrow alleys of the town and find a great selection of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants, or visit the uks largest. Unless shown otherwise in the special offers section, travel between the station shown.
A heritage railway operates a short section of the line, which originally ran from alnmouth railway station, on the east coast main line, to the town of alnwick, a distance of 2 3. Alnwick lionheart is a railway station situated on the edge of the lionheart enterprise park on the outskirts of alnwick, northumberland. In todays video we give you a glimpse of the amazing barter books located within the old alnwick train station. The train station in alnwick is a bookshop called barter books. The medieval market town of alnwick, with its attractive cobbled streets and original stone buildings has lots to offer. Apr 05, 2019 barter books the bookshop in the converted alnwick train station on april 5, 2019 april 5, 2019 by travel philosopher in culture, travel advice, travel philosophy, uk im a book lover, so as soon as i heard of barter books, i knew i had to find a way to visit it. London to alnwick castle 11 ways to travel via train. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket. What an amazing place to visit, a beautiful old railway station, its layout is. Alnwick railway station on wagon way road in alnwick was opened on the 5th. Alnwick is situated in the heart of northumberland providing an ideal location for a short break or a holiday for the family. This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a victorian train station sparked the keep calm and carry on craze. Oct 01, 2009 the british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman. Alnmouth train station is just a 10 minute drive from alnwick.
Former railway station, alnwick barter books cocurate. American newspaper usa today described the wall as better than stonehenge. Barter books alnwick 2020 all you need to know before you. Converted train station, with an amazing range of second hand books and a brilliant cafe serving some pretty amazing meals we had coffee and cake which were great. Barter books alnwick 2020 all you need to know before. Trusted by over 3 million drivers and commuters across the uk. The former alnwick station is a grade ii listed building. Alnwick holiday cottages page 3 northumbria byways. One of the largest second hand bookshops in the uk. Alamy we also meet the people behind a project to reinstate one of the branch lines between alnmouth and alnwick which, courtesy of. The branch opened on 1 october 1850 and closed for passengers in january 1968 and completely in october 1968. It was built as part of the alnwick to cornhill branch line, by the north eastern railway, which opened on that same day.
The alnwick branch line is a partly closed railway line in northumberland, northern england. It really wouldnt surprise me if jk rowling came here, and sat in one of its many snug corners, sipping a coffee and got her inspiration for her first novel here. Alnwick is home to barter books, the largest second hand bookstore in the uk, housed in the former railway station. You might want to consider one of these options that are popular with our travellers. Part of the thrill is the setting in an elaborate victorian railway station, buffers and ticket grille still in place. Unless shown otherwise in the special offers section, travel between the station shown and alnwick castle is not included in your rail ticket.
Alnmouth railway station is on the east coast main. There are 11 ways to get from london to alnwick castle by train, bus, night train, car or plane. Im a book lover, so as soon as i heard of barter books, i knew i had to find a way to visit it. A park and ride facility at lionheart station would relieve pressure on parking around alnmouth station. Top 10 best cheap hotels near alnwick alnmouth station. Its more than a bookshop, its a journey into your childhood, your history, your dreams. If you think a traincar bookshop is romantic, barter books will make you swoon so hard it might hurt. Of course, theres the world famous hadrians wall, roman britains biggest building project that still dominates the countys landscape almost 2,000 years after it was constructed. There really is something for everyone as well as a cafe restaurant which serves excellent food i had a hot roast. Its on the main line from london kings cross to edinburgh. View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book a guaranteed space in seconds. This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a victorian train station sparked the keep. The bookshop at alnwick in a former station credit.
The best thing about alnwick isnt even the harry potter castle its the local secondhand bookshop barter books. Denwick lane, alnwick is 827 meters away, 11 min walk. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Alnwick bus station, alnwick is 918 meters away, min walk. Alnwick railway station was the terminus of the alnwick branch line, which diverged from the east coast main line at alnmouth in northumberland, northern england. It is the loveliest place and its charm is complete with its own small fireplace, old victorian sofas and even a miniature train running on top of the bookshelves. Barter books 10 incredible bookstores in unusual places. The view displays the wonderful arched roof and stonework of the building. Housed in an 1887 victorian train station in the historic english market town of alnwick. Tucked away on a quiet pedestrian lane, it is within a short walking distance of alnwick castle, the alnwick gardens with its treehouse restaurant, and barter books a large secondhand bookshop located within an ornate victorian railway station. There are 5 ways to get from alnwick to newcastle upon tyne by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar. Alnmouth train station is just a 10 minute drive away and provides a regular service to and from newcastle and edinburgh. Barter books, alnwick is 849 meters away, 12 min walk. No pressure to buy though youll want to, just wander around, have a.
The bookshop with real fires in winter, comfy chairs, coffee and a model railway running around the ceiling. Set in the heart of englands undiscovered county, alnwick hosts a number of world famous attractions, including alnwick castle a setting for hogwarts in the harry potter films, the alnwick gardens featuring its poison garden and cherry orchard, and barter books one of the largest second hand bookshops located in the original alnwick railway station. Based in what was the victorian railway station for alnwick and now a magnificent listed building, barter books is one of the largest second hand book shops in. This is no ordinary secondhand bookshop, and not only because it is housed in the old alnwick rail station, but inside it has a host of preserved historical features, the finest station buffet in the land, books for just about everyone at prices you can afford, cds, dvds, and tapes, reading. Barter books alnwick 2020 all you need to know before you go.
You may need to pay an additional bus or taxi fare to complete your journey. You can choose from 226 hotels within 5 miles of alnwick alnmouth station. London to alnwick castle 11 ways to travel via train, bus. Platform 1 of alnwick station with the coldstream train waiting inside the relatively new train shed around 1887. Find and reserve the most convenient parking near alnmouth for alnwick station, for a few hours or longerterm. Barter books alnwick all you need to know before you go. It is the western terminus and operational base of the preserved aln valley railway which is currently working to rebuild the original alnwick branch line from there to alnmouth station. Alnwick to newcastle upon tyne 5 ways to travel via. Situated in the old station in alnwick barter books is an establishment where you can buy used books or exchange them as well as buy rare books and first editions. Barter books, alnwick dugs n pubs dog friendly guide. A cycleway footpath is being constructed alongside to provide a safe trafficfree corridor between alnwick and the national cycle network and the coast.
The station was constructed on a different site from the original alnwick. It replaced an earlier station on the outskirts of alnwick, which was opened in 1850 by newcastle and berwick railway with a railway line to alnmouth. In the old disused station buildings in alnwick you can enjoy a fantastic experience immersed in books. Alamy we also meet the people behind a project to reinstate one of the branch lines between alnmouth and alnwick which, courtesy of dr beecham. Alnwick railway station on wagon way road in alnwick was opened on the 5th september, 1887. The shop is cannily housed within the exquisite former railway station in the northumbrian town of alnwick. One of the largest secondhand bookshops in britain. Jun 12, 2014 if you think a train car bookshop is romantic, barter books will make you swoon so hard it might hurt.
The original station was on the outskirts of alnwick adjacent to shilbottle coal company depot but this quickly proved inadequate and after requests from the town council, the north eastern railway eventually agreed to build a new station closer to the town centre which opened on 5th september, 1887. Barter books, secondhand bookshop in alnwick station, northumberland, england. The former alnwick station itself, is well preserved and now hosts barter books in alnwick. Barter books alnwick all you need to know before you.
The bookshop is in the victorian alnwick railway station, designed by william bell and opened in 1887. Barter books, alnwick station, northumberland ne66 2np. Barter books book shop, alnwick, northumberland visit alnwick. Dodds nook self catering in alnwick visit northumberland. How to get to alnwick castle in northumberland by bus. Train services to these stations may vary, you can use our journey planner to confirm your travel arrangements. The british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman.
Aug 18, 2018 the original station was on the outskirts of alnwick adjacent to shilbottle coal company depot but this quickly proved inadequate and after requests from the town council, the north eastern railway eventually agreed to build a new station closer to the town centre which opened on 5th september, 1887. A former railway station that, despite the lack of steam train, retains much of its magic. Northumberland visitor attractions visit northumberland. One of the largest secondhand bookshops in all of europe, barter books is located inside a victorian train station that closed in 1968. Description dodds nook is a cosy stone cottage right in the centre of the historic market town of alnwick. Work is now in hand to more than double the length of the line to edenhill bridge where there will be a new halt. The station was in use until the closure of the alnwick.
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