What's on
Something for everyone at Bailiffgate
Please note: Bailiffgate is curently closed due to Government Covid restrictions.
There is lots to see and enjoy, however on our sister site, Bailiffgate Collections
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,
Talks, Meetings and other Events may be free, or involve a small charge if they generate extra costs for the museum. Generally these take place outside of normal opening hours but details will always be given. It is always helpful to book for events so we can arrange catering etc. If the event is charged for it is always recommended that you book in advance. Please contact us if you have any queries.
Fusion is a group of North East textile artists – exploring the theme ‘Extended’. Each artist has their own very distinct style: beautiful, thought provoking, inspirational pieces created with great skill and imagination awaiting our re-opening
Bailiffgate is currently shut under Covid restrictions. Don't forget, however, that there is always lots to look at on our Bailiffgate Collections website
Have you embraced new technology during lockdown? It has quickly become essential to the working of Bailiffgate, and we would love to hear your ideas for its future application to extend and enhance our visitors' experience.
Read our Blog all about the wonderful response to the Viking competition sent to schools ready for the big summer show that has been postponed till 2021. See the entries on Bailiffgate TV
Children always love searching for our museum mice. Every child under 12 receives a free "Mouse Hunter" pack when they arrive,including a pencil, coloured pencils, pictures to colour and stickers, . See our blog of their birth.
There are loads of fascinating personal videos to be seen on the Bailiffgate TV website. Stories from the lockdown and from Alnwick past.