Alnwick Castle in the period 1798–1814. The Abbot's Tower houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. An increase in public interest in the castle was generated by its use as a stand-in for the exterior and interior of Hogwarts in the "Harry Potter" films. Its appearance in the films has helped shape the public imagination regarding what castles should look like. Its condition contrasts with the vast majority of castles in the country, which are ruinous and unfit for habitation. The River Aln flows past the north side of the Castle. There is a deep ravine to the south and
Healthcare in Northumberland in Alnwick and Berwick. In May 2017 Care North East, which represents 1,747 out of 2,806 private care homes in Northumberland refused to agree a three-year contract with Northumberland County Council. They said the current cost of providing residential care in Northumberland was £535.88 per resident, per week. The council was offering £506.43. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has had a partnership with the county council since 2011. The CCG and Northumberland County Council are co-located. Mental health services in the county are provided by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. Acute hospital services are provided by Northumbria Healthcare