Mighty Dub Fest

By road, Alnwick is easily reached from the north or south via the A1 trunk road, which runs just a few miles east of town. From London or the Midlands, drivers follow the A1(M) north, continuing past Newcastle before exiting at Widdrington to join the A1068 into Alnwick. From Scotland, you can take the A1 south from Edinburgh or a more scenic route via the A697 before joining the A1. The castle and festival fields (at The Pastures) lie just off the A1068 once you reach Alnwick. Ample parking is available around the festival site and in nearby public car parks – arriving early is recommended to secure a spot.

By train and bus, Alnwick is accessible even though the town has no station of its own. The nearest mainline rail stations are Alnmouth (on the East Coast line) and Morpeth. From either station you can take a taxi or a local Stagecoach bus (X18 or X20) north to Alnwick (about a 15–30 minute ride). You can also travel to Newcastle (which has frequent services from London, Edinburgh and other cities) and catch the direct X18 bus to Alnwick from Newcastle’s city centre. Bus travel is reliable but a bit slower than driving, so be sure to check timetables and leave plenty of travel time, especially if you have baggage. Once in Alnwick you will find local buses and taxis running to the castle – the festival site is about a 20-minute walk from the town centre along quiet village roads.

The nearest airport is Newcastle International, about a 45-minute drive from Alnwick. From there you can hire a car or take a taxi to Newcastle city, then continue by bus or train to Alnwick. Other airports within reach include Edinburgh (roughly 1.5–2 hours drive) and Teesside International (around 1.5 hours), though these routes are more useful if you are combining the trip with wider travel. Whichever airport you use, allow extra time for travel: summer weekends can bring heavy traffic on the A1. Once on the road, navigate to postcode NE66 1NG (Alnwick Castle) to find The Pastures festival grounds.

Accommodation options include on-site camping as well as local hotels, inns and B&Bs. Camping and campervan pitches can be booked as part of your festival ticket, allowing you to stay right at the event site. Otherwise, Alnwick town and nearby villages such as Alnmouth, Amble or Seahouses offer places to stay. Options range from friendly pubs and budget inns to charming B&Bs — but rooms can fill up quickly, so book early. Some local hosts also allow campervans or tents for a small fee. If you stay off-site without a car, note that walks from Alnwick or nearby villages may take 20–30 minutes, so you might want to arrange a taxi for late evenings or check return-bus schedules.