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Something for everyone at Bailiffgate
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There is plenty for all ages to see and do at Bailiffgate. Two floors of permanent exhibits illustrate the fascinating 10,000 year history of Alnwick and District. In addition there is a third Gallery floor. The following Exhibitions and Events will take place there during the year. You can click on the button below each picture to see more details.
Entry to the main Gallery exhibition and any other pop-up exhibitions is always free with museum entry. You do not need to reserve a place at any of these. If you become a museum Friend, then you and your family can also come in free for a whole year. See Details,
Please Note Due to unforeseen circumstances the museum will open from 1-4pm only on Thursday 24th April
Please note that we are open on Easter Monday and the Bank Holiday Mondays in May 2025.
1st April - 11th May 2025 " Alnwick Through the Lens" sees a collaboration between the Civic Society and Camera Club and Bailiffgate to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alnwick Civic Society in 2024. It captures the town as it is today for future generations, with some early photographs of Alnwick for comparison.
There are a host of fascinating and educational talks, workshops and other activities run by our People Make Alnwick team. All are all FREE. Check out the People Make Alnwick project using the link below, Register to be kept updated with their free activities.
From 13th May to 13th July 2025 the work of David Wilson returns to his native North East with an exhibition exploring two very different landscapes- the North West Highlands of Scotland and Northumberland. Striking Images from both to enjoy.
By popular demand, Mon 22nd Sept 2025, another of the fabulous weaving workshops by Eta Ingham Lawrie that are always so popular. Beginners and developing weavers alike come away supercharged, and with a work to display. All materials provided .
15th July to 14th September 2025 will see our first ever major exhibition of the work of students from the Duchess's Community High School, Alnwick. Very high standards are achieved and this will definitely be a treat for the eyes..
Plans are in progress regarding the possible move of Bailiffgate to the market square in the heart of Alnwick. Learn more details and the perceived benefits to the community by using the link below
Books make a great present, and there are many new specialist books about our wonderful area in our online Museum Shop. Browse though today at your convenience. You can collect or we can mail to anywhere in the UK.
EXCITING NEWS. March 2026 will experience a record-breaking exhibition of Star Wars toys, images and memorabilia coming to Bailiffgate. This will be big news all round the Galaxy. Click on the link below and make sure you are on our e-mailing list using the form at the foot of the page for latest details.
There are loads of fascinating personal videos to be seen on the Bailiffgate TV website. Stories from Alnwick past and its people such as Sheila and her paintings.
"Museum Detectives" is a stimulating quest for older children, finding clues dotted around the museum. They then get a free " Museum Detective" badge.
The only person who will ever set the prime meridians of two Planets is commemorated by a blue plaque in Alnwick , where he was born. To read many more stories of remarkable local people just follow the link below.
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