Natural landmarks · North East England
Barneyside Picnic Area
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Barneyside Picnic Area — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barneyside Picnic Area is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Alnwick Castle is a historic site with over 900 years of history, featuring magnificent State Rooms and ancient battlements. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, participate in activities like broomstick training, and explore exhibitions related to its role in film and history.
Protected designations
- 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
Barneyside Picnic Area is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This designated recreational space offers visitors a tranquil environment for outdoor dining and relaxation amidst natural surroundings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4152, -1.7031
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnwick
- Postcode
- NE66 1NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3:45pm; extended hours in summer
- Official site
- www.alnwickcastle.com
Sources
- osm: way/1288616085 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barneyside Picnic Area?
- Barneyside Picnic Area is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 1NQ), in the parish of Alnwick.
- What is Barneyside Picnic Area?
- Barneyside Picnic Area — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barneyside Picnic Area?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 1NQ.
- Is Barneyside Picnic Area a protected site?
- Yes — Barneyside Picnic Area is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barneyside Picnic Area free to visit?
- Yes, Barneyside Picnic Area is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barneyside Picnic Area?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 1NQ.