Alnmouth railway station alnwick, northumberland train. London paddington station to alnwick castle 10 ways to. Head to the pretty border town of kelso in an ac vehicle and soak up the atmosphere in the large market square. Whittingham station on the alnwick cornhill railway route october 2011. The northern end of this route is still known as waggon way road. Tickets for train rides from alnwick to alnmouth on the coast are available from our shop on operating days, with the engine shed, buffer stop cafe, museum and model. Housed in the northumbrian towns former station, barter books is a. Barter books can easily be somewhere at the top of our bookstoreslocatedinoddplaces category together with, for example, selexyz dominicanen and leakeys, both located in what used to be churches, as it occupies the space of an old victorian railway station, spanning on some 10,000 square feet.
Visit the ruins of kelso abbey, then cross the border and travel on to alnwick castle, the setting for hogwarts academy in the harry potter movie series. Rome2rio makes travelling from london paddington station to alnwick castle easy. A disaster of which some of you may not be aware is that, in the autumn of 1949, a violent storm washed away the railway bridge over the lilburn burn, 200 meters west of ilderton station. The most spectacular feature is a scale model of the cawledge viaduct which has already had a. Alnmouth railway station is on the east coast main. Whittingham station on the alnwick cornhill railway route. We pass through causey gorge, home to the oldest surviving singlearch railway bridge in the world, before we disembark at andrews house station. Barter books is a second hand bookshop in the historic english market town of alnwick. Alnwicks original station was originally opened on 5 august, 1850 and was based to the west of the present site. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Barter books book shop, alnwick, northumberland visit. Jul 30, 20 shilbottle colliery railway opened in 1809 from shilbottle colliery nu1808 to alnwick nu1912. Buy tickets with paypal, applepay, visa, amex and all international credit cards.
Perhaps one of the most iconic stores in alnwick is barter books. The former alnwick station itself, is well preserved and now hosts barter books in alnwick. Northumbrian railways the cornhill branch ilderton station web site includes a full history if the alnwick cornhill line. A novel experience a visit to barter books alnwick. Mary and stuart manley, owners of barter books in alnwick. Discover northumberlands weird and wonderful history, from vikings to. Work is now in hand to more than double the length of the line to edenhill bridge where there will be a new halt. Former railway station, alnwick barter books overview about alnwick station map street view alnwick railway station on wagon way road in alnwick was opened on the 5th september, 1887. Br was not interested in rebuilding the bridge so, from then on, the line was operated in two section. Barter books is a secondhand bookshop in the historic english market town of alnwick, northumberland, owned and run by stuart and mary manley.
It is considered a local tourist attraction and has been described as the british library of secondhand bookshops. Those with a particular interest in the stations history and architecture can follow the alnwick station walkabout a selfguided historical tour. A heritage railway operates a short section of the line, which originally ran from alnmouth railway station, on the east coast main line, to the town of alnwick, a distance of 2 3. The aln valley railway is relatively new in the history of preserved lines, so if you are looking for an oldest. The most spectacular feature is a scale model of the cawledge viaduct which has already had a public airing at the embleton show last week. May 26, 2017 it finally closed in march 1965, along with the tweedmouth to kelso line. Alnwick history and places to visit northumberland alnwick castle. The alnwick branch was well used with 60 trains a day using the station by the end of the century but by the 1920s passenger numbers began to decline with the. It replaced an earlier station on the outskirts of alnwick, which was opened in 1850 by newcastle and berwick railway with a railway line to alnmouth. The aln valley railway is relatively new in the history of preserved lines. It is the loveliest place and its charm is complete with its own small fireplace, old victorian sofas and even a miniature train running on top of the bookshelves.
Barter books is in the former alnwick railway station. I do not claim to be an expert on heritage railways, but i have been to a fair few now. Likewise, there are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat too. The aln valley railway trust is a registered charity number 1063332. Freight and passengers were carried, and the terminus at alnwick boasted a splendid station building in 1887. In 1850 a two and three quarter mile doubletrack line linked alnwick with alnmouth station, as a branch line of the newcastle and berwick railway. Aug 18, 2018 eastern railway eventually agreed to build a new station closer to the town centre which opened on 5th september, 1887. Railway enthusiasts ran a special passenger train into wooler shortly before the closure. Modelling alnmouth and alnwick the lner encyclopedia. The alnwick model railway society has just reformed and meet weekly at a house in embleton, where they are building a model of the branch. Old alnwick station and barter books this is the original entrance to alnwick station, which has now been converted to a used book store, barter books in alnwick. Find, book, change or cancel your tickets in an instant.
Former railway station, alnwick barter books cocurate. Shilbottle colliery railway opened in 1809 from shilbottle colliery nu1808 to alnwick nu1912. It is the western terminus and operational base of the preserved aln valley railway which is currently working to rebuild the original alnwick branch line from there to alnmouth station. The three mile long alnmouth to alnwick branch railway was. May 5, 2020 the aln valley railway is reopening the branch railway line which ran from alnmouth on the edinburgh to london main line up to alnwick. This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a victorian train station sparked the keep calm and carry on craze. Lionheart station railway access road lionheart enterprise park, alnwick ne66 2ez england. Steam working was retained until 1965, but the line was closed by br in 1968. Our station at lionheart is open to welcome visitors most weekends from spring to late summer. Barter books alnwick 2020 all you need to know before you go.
A v3 262t waits at alnwick s platform one to depart with its train to alnmouth. The branch opened on 1 october 1850 and closed for passengers in january 1968 and completely in october 1968. The last passenger service was axed on 20 september 1930 after a life of 43 years. Luck is something the pair admit theyve been blessed with since opening barter books in alnwicks former railway station in 1991. One of the largest secondhand bookshops in britain. The branch opened on 1 october 1850 and closed in january 1968, leaving the former junction at alnmouth as the nearest station to alnwick. Barter books occupies the former alnwick railway station. The alnwick branch line is a partly closed railway line in northumberland, northern england.
The aln valley railway are working towards having a heritage railway between lionheart station. It was built as part of the alnwick to cornhill branch line, by the north eastern railway, which opened on that same day. Along with its famous castle and gardens, alnwick boasted a majestic trainshed, all the more remarkable for being on a mere branch line. Situated in the old station in alnwick barter books is an establishment where you can buy used books or exchange them as well as buy rare books and first editions. This gives a stepby step room by room description of the building. With open fires, a cafe and model railway track, take a seat and stay a while. Readers will adore a visit to barter books in an old railway station and one of the largest second hand bookshops in britain. Explore the stunning scenery of the scottish borders on this fullday tour of kelso, alnwick castle and berwick. Alnwick station wagonway road alnwick, united kingdom ne662np joined august 10, 1999. There really is something for everyone as well as a cafe restaurant which serves excellent food i had a hot roast. In todays video we give you a glimpse of the amazing barter books located within. To find out more see the alnwick branch by bartle rippon and the alnwick and cornhill railway by john addyman and john mallon. Barter books alnwick 2020 all you need to know before.
Barter books in alnwick becomes the unlikely home of a new. A busylooking station with trains waiting in both platforms in the mid1950s. Alnwick lionheart is a railway station situated on the edge of the lionheart enterprise park on the outskirts of alnwick, northumberland. In fact the station isnt in alnmouth either, but in hipsburn, a little shopless cluster of small estates on the edge of lesbury, a onepub old village between alnmouth and alnwick. Barter books book shop, alnwick, northumberland visit alnwick. The aln valley railway is northumberlands only standard gauge heritage railway. Dec, 2011 whittingham station on the alnwick cornhill railway route october 2011. Listed buildings in alnwick, northumberland at british listed buildings. I ran it for 10 years and it was singularly unsuccessful, he says. One of the largest second hand book stores in the country, the shop is located in alnwicks stunning victorian railway station. Barter books, alnwick station, northumberland ne66 2np. Nov 16, 2006 the alnwick model railway society has just reformed and meet weekly at a house in embleton, where they are building a model of the branch. Alnwick is home to barter books, the largest second hand bookstore in the uk, housed in the former railway station.
It has over 350,000 visitors a year, 40% of whom are from outside the area, and is one of the largest secondhand bookstores in europe. Alnwick railway station on wagon way road in alnwick was opened on the 5th september, 1887. The column stands outside the former alnwick railway station of 1887 which has been home to the popular and rather fabulous barter books book store since 1991. Day 2 tanfield railway to alnwick today we transfer to tanfield for a journey on what is reputedly the oldest railway in the world, the tanfield railway, and boasts outstanding countryside views. The former alnwick station is a grade ii listed building. Nosey round the cobbled streets and check out some local history at bailiffgate museum and gallery. The station was also the terminus of the cornhill branch line to coldstream which closed for passengers in 1930. Lionheart station use ne66 2ht for satnav is open on. Barter books alnwick 2020 all you need to know before you.
Branch end 50 steam gala lionheart station, alnwick 5th may 2018. Barter books is an eclectic and beautiful secondhand bookshop located in alnwicks magnificent old victorian railway station. The historic town of alnwick sits almost midway between newcastle and berwick in the county of northumberland. It is situated inside a victorian railway station which is a beautiful building with so much character. Passenger service began on monday 5 september 1887. It has over 350,000 visitors a year, 40% of whom are.
We accept national railcards, club eurostar and all other major cards. Compare and book train and coach tickets for over 200 companies, including uk rail carriers and national express. Eastern railway eventually agreed to build a new station closer to the town centre which opened on 5th september, 1887. Alnwick history and places to visit northumberland alnwick.
What an amazing place to visit, a beautiful old railway station, its layout is. Alnwick railway station was the terminus of the alnwick branch line, which diverged from the. Situated in the old station in alnwick barter books is an establishment where you can buy. The bustling market town of alnwick is great for a wander. It finally closed in march 1965, along with the tweedmouth to kelso line. The station was constructed on a different site from the original alnwick. A v3 262t waits at alnwicks platform one to depart with its train to alnmouth. Heritage railway in north northumberland with the aim of linking alnwick to alnmouth. The short, doubletrack line from alnwick joined the main line at alnmouth station, and had a passenger service that was steamhauled for almost its entire life, with the exception of approximately the final. Make time to discover this historic treasure trove of books during your visit. There was also a tramway from longdyke pit nu2010 to alnwick and a railway from grange pit nu2107 to the ecml nu2308. A cycleway footpath is being constructed alongside to provide a safe trafficfree corridor between alnwick and the national cycle network and the coast. Find all the transport options for your trip from london paddington station to alnwick castle right here. Trains to northumberland book cheap train tickets to.
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