Natural landmarks · North East England
Aln Valley Railway
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Aln Valley Railway in England North East, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenrigg Halt · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aln Valley Railway is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aln Valley Railway is a heritage railway located in North-East England. It features a scenic route that showcases the natural beauty of the Aln Valley. The railway operates vintage locomotives and carriages, offering a glimpse into the region's industrial history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4006, -1.6714
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnwick
- Postcode
- NE66 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Greenrigg Halt — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4734073 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aln Valley Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aln Valley Railway?
- Aln Valley Railway is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3PB), in the parish of Alnwick.
- What is Aln Valley Railway?
- Aln Valley Railway in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aln Valley Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Greenrigg Halt, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3PB.
- Is Aln Valley Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Aln Valley Railway is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Aln Valley Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Aln Valley Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aln Valley Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Greenrigg Halt, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3PB.