Alnwick castle - home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland

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It would be a nice place to visit! - Henry Percy, 9th earl, (Wizard
Earl) was a friend of Christopher Marlowe of course -

and in the School of Night -

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Posted on: 17/04/2007

We are delighted to announce that the world renowned Shakespeare's
Globe Theatre are bringing Romeo and Juliet to Alnwick Castle.

The Globe recreates its original touring company, which last toured
the country 400 years ago.

Performing on the Outer Bailey Lawns, displaying stunning views of
Alnwick Castle and its Capability Brown landscape, the production
will, as in years gone by, recreate a vibrant and exciting Elizabethan
play within a relaxed atmosphere.

Performances are to be held on the following evenings 24th, 25th &
26th August.

http://www.alnwickcastle.com/latestnews_detail.php?item=30

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Alnwick Castle

Posted on: 20/04/2007

Alnwick Castle scoops up a National Visit Britain Excellence Award.

The Castle has just won Best Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
2007, the Gold Award in the national final of the Enjoy England Awards
for Excellence, the tourism industry's equivalent of the Oscars.

Alnwick Castle welcomes around 200,000 visitors per annum and offers a
wide range of activities with excellent facilities for children. In
particular, the judges praised the castle's informative, engaging and
entertaining tours.

The Castle is also up for nomination as one of "Britain's Best" in the
UKTV History Channel's campaign to find the UK's favourite historical
sites in a TV series which runs this summer. To vote and receive
further information on this see www.uktvhistory.co.uk

http://www.alnwickcastle.com/latestnews_detail.php?item=31

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lyra