The delightful village of Alnmouth can trace its history back 4,000 years to its beginnings as a Bronze Age settlement. The thriving community of today offers a warm welcome to visitors and the many local attractions include seemingly endless sandy beaches, a superb links golf course, fine rivers for fishing and a wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Alnmouth is four miles from the busy market town of Alnwick and its magnificent medieval castle. Used as a location for films including Harry Potter, Alnwick Castle is complemented by the vibrant landscaped gardens, with a shop, restaurant and cafe, created by the Duchess of Northumberland and first opened to the public in 2002.