Great museum - lots to see. Pleasant, informative staff. Alnwick + Northumberland history. Loads of objects - well displayed. Good information on objects. Good option for a couple of hours, especially if raining

What a wonderful museum. A bit of everything. Lots to take in. And we were fortunate enough to see the Ladybird book exhibition. A real treat and took me right back to my childhood. The volunteers were very knowledgeable. I promised one of the volunteers, Frances, that I would mention quadratic equations so she knew who wrote the review. The museum has activities for children so they don't get bored. The museum is nicely signposted. We found free parking round in Greenwell Road. Do visit, it is a wonderful antidote to the grandeur of the castle.

I had this museum on my list of places to visit but I didn’t think I’d have the time- I’m so glad I did! For £5 it was well worth having a wander round this lovely local museum focusing on the working lives of people living in and around Alnwick over the centuries. I loved the current exhibition on the illustrations of the ladybird books- so nostalgic and very well put together. The lady in the museum was so lovely and welcoming and I was pleased to hear they are planning a new exhibition and so I will have to return for that.

We visited the museum to see the Ladybird books exhibition and was totally captivated by the displays and the information on the artist’s who illustrated the books.Well worth a visit but you need to be quick as it finishes soon. The rest of the museum is also well done and captures the history of Alnwick very well.Good exhibits and well written information.The lower ground floor is on the history of coal mining in the area.Unfortunately I am to big to try the pit tunnel. Thank you Vivien for a very friendly welcome and explanation of what to expect.

Bailiffgate Museum in Alnwick is a fascinating place. Two floors are dedicated to permanent displays and exhibits providing an informed insight to 10000 years of local and regional Northumberland history and way of life. Visitors of all ages will find something to interest them and a wealth of books are available to buy should you wish to delve further into a specific aspect. Having only 1 1/2 hours to visit we were fortunate to have volunteer Matthew to show us round and benefit from his enthusiasm and knowledge. We will definitely visit again when in the area and wish the staff and volunteers every success in their aspiration to eventually relocate to the larger and more central Northumberland Hall in Alnwick. Anthony and Jane Salter-Ellis.

A great little museum full of interesting exhibitions. Plenty of interactive opportunities for little ones too, from objects they can handle to colouring-in tables and toys. We visited during the ‘World’s Worst Album Covers’ exhibition and really enjoyed it - such an innovative idea for an exhibition, and really engaging!

This is a lovely little museum, crammed full of local history. Very friendly and helpful staff, and thoughtful, often interactive exhibits. We went specifically for the display of terrible album covers, which was a joy. I laughed until I was sore.

Nice little museum about the history of Alnwick. Includes permanent exhibitions and a temporary exhibition area on the first floor. The building is beautiful and includes the church organ and stained glass. The staff on reception were friendly and helpful, £6 for entry which is fine, about a 45 minute visit.

We visited with my one year old, 5 year old and a set of grandparents - there was something for everyone! The permanent exhibits downstairs are largely interactive which my 5 yo loved, and there were well placed jigsaws and bits my 1 year old could access too. I learnt a lot, my parents enjoyed reminiscing and we enjoyed searching for the knitted mice that they have as a challenge at the moment too! Upstairs is current an exhibition about childhood and it was wonderful! Beautiful story telling chair, books to read, wooden train track to play with and lots of dressing up. There were little role plays to play in (A camp fire, measuring babies etc) and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the accounts of children who were evacuated to Alnwick during the second world war. We spent over an hour here, it was great value for money and accessible for my mum who has a walking stick.

Interesting little museum based in a beautiful old church building. It was a good way to while away an hour or so whilst it was raining. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lots of local history.