Tastes Through Time
Free with admission
Step into a Victorian Kitchen this Easter at Alnwick Castle!
This is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the unseen staff who kept the castle running. Perfect for families, history lovers, and curious minds of all ages.
Victorian Kitchen Maid and Housekeeper
This Easter, travel back in time and experience life below stairs at Alnwick Castle with our Victorian kitchen staff.
Meet the Housekeeper, the formidable figure who keeps the household running like clockwork. She’ll reveal how the grand dining rooms were prepared for important dinners, how the table was set to Victorian standards, and what special meals might be served for Easter celebrations.
Venture into the kitchen, where the Kitchen Maid is hard at work preparing dishes for an upcoming dinner. Learn about the challenges of cooking in a busy Victorian kitchen—no modern appliances here! Discover the tools, techniques, and traditional ingredients that brought each meal to life.
Displays to take place in Alnwick Castle's NEW Great Kitchen throughout the day.
Free with admission.
Location and timings of activity subject to change. Please check our ‘What's On’ board when you arrive for up-to-date timings and location. Activities can be subject change