LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Houseteads Roman Fort Tel 01434 344363
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Roman Army Museum Tel 01697 747485
www.vindolanda.com
Vindolanda Fort & Museum Tel 01434 344277
www.vindolanda.com
Chesters Roman Fort Tel 01434 681370
www.english-heritage.org.uk
The Old Gaol, Hexham Tel 01434 652349
Hexham Abbey Tel 01434 602031
www.hexhamabbey.org.uk
The Garden Station Langley Tel 01434 684391
www.thegardenstation.co.uk
Bardon Mill Pottery Tel 01434 344245
www.erringtonreay.co.uk
Chesters Walled Garden Tel 01434 681483
www.chesterswalledgarden.co.uk
WALKING
Haltwhistle Burn
A varied 1.5 mile walk along the wooded valley of the Haltwhistle Burn leads from the town of Haltwhistle (on the A69) to Hadrian's Wall - crossing the B6318 Military Road - to Cawfields Picnic site and the Pennine Way. Leaflets on this and other Haltwhistle Walks are available in advance from Hexham Tourist Information Centre or Haltwhistle Tourist Information Centre on 01434 322002
Hexham Herbs
Chollerford, off B6318, near Chesters Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall. Specialist herb nursery set in a walled garden with adjacent woodland and wildfower walks. The Nursery is the holders of the National Thyme and Marjoram collections and also has a fascinating Roman garden. Please telephone for winter opening times. Tel: 01434 681483
Hadrian's Wall / Once Brewed (Northumberland National Park)
The National Park Centre at Once Brewed (open March to October) provides the perfect introduction to walks along Hadrian's Wall and beyond. It is located on the B6318 Military Road, 1 mile west of Housesteads Roman Fort. The centre has an exhibition area, an audio-visual theatre with a selection of videos, a shop and a comprehensive information service. Tel: 01434 344396
Walltown Picnic Site (Northumberland National Park)
Off the B6318, near Greenhead, beside the Roman Army Museum. A former whinstone quarry on the line of Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way which has been developed for recreation and wildlife. Two short waymarked trails can be followed using leaflets available from the Information Centre at the quarry. Admission: Free
PLACES TO GO IN NORTHUMBERLAND
Alnwick Garden Tel 01665 511350
www.alnwickgarden.com
Alnwick Castle Tel 01665 510777
www.alnwickcastle.com
Alnwick Castle has featured in the Harry Potter films
Chillingham Castle Tel 01668 215359
www.chillingham-castle.com
Howick Hall Gardens Tel 01665 577285
www.howickhallgardens.org
Bamburgh Castle Tel 01668 214515
www.bamburghcastle.com
Lindisfarne Priory 01289 389200
www.english-jeritage.org.uk
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens 01661 881636
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Cragside House & Grounds Tel 01669 620333
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wallington Hall Garden & Grounds Tel 01670 773600
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Farne Island Bird & Seal Colonies Tel 01668 721099
www.farneislands.com
Fififofum Artist-led gallery Tel 01661 843778
www.fififofum.com
Kielder Water & Forest Park Tel 01434 250209
www.keilder.org
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre Tel 01434 250400
www.kielderbirdofpreycentre.co.uk
Otterburn Mill Tel 01830 520225
www.otterburnmill.co.uk
PLACES TO GO IN CUMBRIA
Carlisle Castle Tel. 01228 591922
Tullie House Tel 01228 534781
Lanercost Priory Tel 01697 73030
Brougham Castle Tel 01768 862488
Cumbrian Antiques Centre Tel 01697 742515
Jennings Brewery Tour Tel 0845 1297190
Rheged, Penrith Tel 01768 868000
Lilliput Lane Centre Tel 01768 212692
Hutton-In-The-Forest Historic Home & Gardens
Tel 017684 84449
Settle-Carlisle Railway
www.settle-Carlisle.co.uk
South Tynedale Railway Tel 01434381696
www.strps.org.uk
High Head Sculpture Valley Tel 016974 73552
www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk
Gretna Green Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre
Tel 01461 338441
www.gretnagreen.com
Nenthead Mines Tel 01434 382726
www.npht.com
Killhope Mine & Visitor Centre Tel 01388 53505 - killhope@durham.gov.uk
PLACES TO GO IN DURHAM
Durham Cathedral Tel 0191 3863828
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Beamish Open Air Museum Tel 0191 3704000
www.museum@beamish.org.uk
The Bowes Museum Tel 01833 690606
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Raby Castle Tel 01833 660202
www.rabycastle.com
High Force- England's largest waterfall
Tel 01833 640209
|
