Leaving Durham at 10AM, after another spectacular breakfast in The Great Hall at Durham Castle, we departed for Alnwick, the county town of Northumberland. After a short drive, we arrived at the coach drop off point for a leisurely walk to the Castle grounds. The Castle is most famous now for its use as a setting for filming of the Harry Potter movies. The popularity of the movie was quite evident as we passed a guided magic tour with the tour guide dressed in a Hogwart's school uniform. The group was free to roam the castle to take pictures and visit the residence of the Duke of Northumberland. During the summer, the castle is open to visitors. In the winter, the Duke returns to take up residence inside the castle walls. 
After our time was done in Alnwick, we headed back to Durham to eat and prepare for the evening match against Stockton Town FC's U-16s. Once we arrived at the newly built complex, the boys changed into their gear and marched out to the field for warm-ups. Once the game was underway, the play was back and forth for most of the match. Downer's Grove was able to put two into the net, before Stockton replied late in the game with a good strike into the top left of the net, just out of the reach of keeper Matt's reach. However, it was not enough to deny the Trojans the victory. Once everyone shook hands and took a team photo, we spent some time visiting with the team and supporters in their lounge. .jpg)
Once back in Durham, the boys were very hungry and we grabbed a bite to eat at the Court Inn, just across the river and down from the Cathedral. Despite our late arrival (10:15pm), the food and service were enjoyed by all. Once everyone had their fill, we retired back to our rooms in the Castle Keep to end our day.
After our time was done in Alnwick, we headed back to Durham to eat and prepare for the evening match against Stockton Town FC's U-16s. Once we arrived at the newly built complex, the boys changed into their gear and marched out to the field for warm-ups. Once the game was underway, the play was back and forth for most of the match. Downer's Grove was able to put two into the net, before Stockton replied late in the game with a good strike into the top left of the net, just out of the reach of keeper Matt's reach. However, it was not enough to deny the Trojans the victory. Once everyone shook hands and took a team photo, we spent some time visiting with the team and supporters in their lounge.
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Once back in Durham, the boys were very hungry and we grabbed a bite to eat at the Court Inn, just across the river and down from the Cathedral. Despite our late arrival (10:15pm), the food and service were enjoyed by all. Once everyone had their fill, we retired back to our rooms in the Castle Keep to end our day.
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