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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,  

16th Sept -14 Dec 2025. "Us, a Retrospective" charts the life's work of Sarah and Geoffrey Bradford. Work such as the inspiring " Feasting on the Light" above. Follow the link below for more details.

15th Jan-1st March 2026 " Intimately Connected" . Claire Ward uses found objects- natural or manmade-that fascinate her in some way to create her unique art. Come and enjoy her multi-dimensional art.

This year's Heritage Open Days theme is "Architecture" and on Saturday 20th September 2025 there will be theme- related activity at Bailiffgate for all ages. Free entry on Saturday 20th only for all categories of visitor.

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.

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 .

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

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.

There are many 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.

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.

"Museum Detectives" is a stimulating quest for older children, finding clues dotted around the museum. They then get a free " Museum Detective" badge.

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.

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