Relax and stay with us for a few days visiting Northumberland’s many places of interest.

Hadrian’s Wall – A Unesco World Heritage Site, Roman Camps, Museums & National Walking Trail.

Hadrian's Wall, World Heritage Site, The National Trail and the ancient frontier of a long forgotten empire, is an area of outstanding natural beauty. An archaeological must for everybody interested in history. Imagine thousands of roman soldiers stationed along it's length in mile castles. You can visit the roman camps of Housesteads, Vindolanda, Chesters and the Roman Army Museum to name but a few. Why not walk the Hadrian's Wall National Trail from coast to coast, with it's unique mix of heritage and landscape. Jump on the AD122 Bus, the award winning Hadrian's Wall bus service, or walk just that little bit further to the roman village of Corbridge, for quality B&B accommodation. Alternatively there is the Hadrian's Wall cycle way if you prefer to use a bike.

http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/all_current_exhibitions/hadrian.aspx

Alnwick Castle, Gardens & Tree House - famous Gardens & Fountain, tour the poison garden & have lunch/coffee at the fabulous Tree House  (Harry Potter- film location)  FREE ENTRY to gardens during winter weekends!                  http://www.alnwickcastle.com/alnwickgarden.php

Historic Hexham Abbey - standing proud in the heart of the market place. Guided Tours.

Hexham's award winning Farmers Market- 2nd & last Saturday in every month. Historic walking tour of Hexham on Sundays & Tuesdays @ 2pm. Meet outside The Abbey.

Corbridge- Saxon Church, Corstopitum Roman Camp, walk to the remains of the Roman bridge by the banks of the Tyne, exclusive shops, pubs, tea rooms & great river walks. VOTED BEST SMALL TOWN IN THE ' NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM ' AWARDS.

Blanchland 12th Century Historic Village - Named one of the top inspirational places to visit in the UK! A frequent backdrop for period films. Has attracted W.H. Auden & Philip Larkin.

Newcastle -  voted the' Greenest City' in Britain recently! (by the sustainable cities index). Visit the famous Bridges over The Tyne- Millennium Bridge (blinking eye), Swing Bridge & High Level Bridge to name but three!

The Baltic Contemporary Art Centre- Modern Art at it's best (FOC)- http://www.balticmill.com/

The Sage Gateshead Music Venue- home to Northern Sinfonia. Take in a concert, a guided tour or just  coffee/ lunch http://www.thesagegateshead.org/

Lindisfarne (Holy Island) - venture across the picturesque causeway to Lindisfarne Castle & Abbey ruins, see link for causeway safe crossing times http://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/

Farne Islands - As featured on BBC's Spring Watch. Wildlife at it's very best.  Boat Trips to Inner Farne & Longstone Lighthouse. Thousands of  puffins, kittiwakes, cormerants, guillimots,shags & of course the many grey seals basking on the rocks.

Grace Darling Museum - Bamburgh, http://www.holy-island.info/gracedarling/

Bamburgh Castle -recently featured on ITV's- " Britain's favourite view". Stroll along miles of deserted beach.

Northumberland’s beautiful beaches - Castles & walking coastline. Can recommend the Northumberland Coastal Path.

Metro Centre - Gateshead – Europe’s largest indoor shopping centre. Beautifully decorated at Christmas time.

Kielder Water and Forest Park (New Observatory for star gazing) http://www.kielder-observatory.org/

Beamish Open Air Museum : (AWARD WINNING)  http://www.beamish.org.uk/

National Trust & English Heritage Stately Homes - Cragside (Hydro Electricity), Wallington Hall, Belsay Hall, & Gibside.

Salmon Fishing on the River Tyne : http://www.hadrianswallcountry.org/leisure.asp?id=1

Chillingham Wild Cattle & Castle- on the edge of the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Area of outstanding natural beauty.  www.chillinghamwildcattle.com

Newmills Trout Farm near Brampton, Cumbria: http://www.newmillstroutfarm.net

Local Art Galleries: fififofum http://www.fifiefofum.com : Queens Hall Hexham , The Hearth at Horsley :

Sustrans C2C Cycle Route : http://www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1094747349296