Nurseries in Alnwick
Alnwick is a well-known Northumberland market town, famous for Alnwick Castle and gardens, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline. It attracts both local families and those relocating for lifestyle reasons, creating steady demand for nursery and preschool places.
Parents in Alnwick typically pay £78 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £78
- Comparison
- +4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 98 places
Nurseries near you in Alnwick
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in and around Alnwick often accept children from 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3, with funded early education starting the term after your child turns 3.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Alnwick typically range from £55–£100 per day, with smaller rural settings sometimes offering slightly lower rates than town-centre provision.
All nurseries in Alnwick and the surrounding villages are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Northumberland County Council.
Ask about outdoor learning, links to local attractions such as parks or gardens, how the nursery supports mixed age groups and any additional charges for trips or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Alnwick is covered by Northumberland County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Northumberland County Council website
