10,000 years of history in one visit
HERITAGE AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
Welcome to
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery
Bailiffgate is an award-winning people’s museum, where fascinating stories of the past are told about Alnwick and District. The area has a very rich history because it was a centre of conflict between Scotland and England for many centuries. Two floors house our permanent collection of artefacts, documents, photographs and audio visual content. On our third, Gallery floor are exhibitions which change throughout the year, and events for the whole family, so there's always something new to enjoy. We are open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year except the Christmas/New Year period (Please see Visit for more details)
Our historic building is in the town’s Castle Quarter, very close to Alnwick Castle and Garden. It was previously a church, and provides a beautiful setting in which to celebrate 10,000 years of unique heritage. Look on this website for a range of exhibitions and events for the whole family. Keep up to date by registering as a museum Friend. Exhibitions are always free with museum entry and friends get in free for a whole year.
As volunteers and staff at Bailiffgate Museum, we wish to extend our solidarity and support for our museum and heritage colleagues in Ukraine.
We are very concerned for the Ukrainian people, their heritage and identity, as well as for the safety and security of museum staff and volunteers, who are seeking to protect their cultural heritage from destruction. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
View our Exhibitions
From 15th July to 14th September 2025 we host the Duchess's High School Summer Show, Great visual and aural work by a wide range of students. Do come and support them Details here
How Bailiffgate could change
There is a possibility that Bailiffgate will be moving into the Northumberland Hall in the heart of Alnwick and the necessary preparatory work is underway. Please tell us your views here.
Visit Bailiffgate Collections
Who was this amazing man born near Alnwick? The world's leading journalist, nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize and a hero of the Titanic. Find out in Bailiffgate Collections.
Borrow one of our Loans Boxes
All are available to borrow free for two weeks for schools, childminders, regularly home schooled pupils and young people’s groups More details
Make new Friends, Learn new Skills
Use and develop your experience in a range of ways. Have an informal chat about how volunteering at Bailiffgate will add to your life More Details
Visit our Shop
An even bigger range of books and other presents online in our shop including many childrens' books and ones about our local area, plus the latest book by the Duke of Northumberland..
Whether you are a visitor to Alnwick or a resident, don't forget that there is always something new at Bailiffgate. There are exhibitions and events throughout the year. Use website to keep up to date with what's happening. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you live in the Alnwick area and would enjoy meeting people and developing new skills, Bailiffgate would love to hear from you. Learn more on our volunteer page. If you have visited us, and would like to share your experience, do please go to our TripAdvisor page and leave some feedback.
