Historic houses · North East England
Dorothy Foster's House
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Dorothy Foster's House — house in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dorothy Foster's House is a historic house in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area NE66.
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Official information
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery is a community-focused museum showcasing the rich history of Alnwick and its surroundings. Visitors can explore a permanent collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs, as well as changing exhibitions and family-friendly events throughout the year.
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
Dorothy Foster's House is a Grade II* listed building located in Alnwick, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI and the Northumberland Coast AONB, highlighting its significance in terms of both architectural and environmental heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4152, -1.7090
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnwick
- Postcode
- NE66 1NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- +44 1665 605847
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–4pm; Sunday: 11am–4pm
- Official site
- bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547216 (CC0)
- commons: Dorothy Foster's House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorothy Foster's House?
- Dorothy Foster's House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 1NL), in the parish of Alnwick.
- What is Dorothy Foster's House?
- Dorothy Foster's House — house in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Dorothy Foster's House?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 1NL.
- Is Dorothy Foster's House a listed building?
- Dorothy Foster's House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Dorothy Foster's House a protected site?
- Yes — Dorothy Foster's House is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dorothy Foster's House?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 1NL.