The picturesque village of
Bamburgh is some 15 minutes south of Haggerston Castle with miles of beautiful
beaches, village shops and cafÈ's and one of the most
imposing castles in England; Bamburgh castle.
The castle sits on a basalt crag dominating this part of the beautiful
Northumberland coast, dominating the surrounding area and commands
stunning views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island and the Cheviot hills.
The castle is open to day
visitors and parties of 12 or more, from approximately March to October.
Ford and Etal
Ford and Etal are delightful villages linked
by a miniature railway, while Blanchland is one of England's oldest and
prettiest villages. Hexham has a lively market and Corbridge is a must for
unique gifts. Morpeth has a bagpipe museum, and you must see the wonderful
views of the coastline from Berwick's magnificent Elizabethan walls.
Seahouses
Just along the coast from
Bamburgh, Seahouses is a colourful and lively seaside resort with fishing
harbour providing boat trips over to the Farne Islands.
Another of the region's
impressive, historic castles, this is a great day out for the family, with an
abundance of rooms and museums to explore and children's quests and
entertainment. Known as the 'Windsor of the North,' Alnwick Castle
is the second largest inhabited castle in England and home to the Duke
and Duchess of Northumberland, whose ancestors have lived here since
1309.
Now renowned as the magical
setting for 'Hogwarts' in the Harry Potter
films, as well Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and numerous television programmes,
it is true deja vu territory. Children can enjoy medieval make-believe at 'Knight's
Quest' - a chance for to dress up in medieval costumes, learn to sword
fight and become a Knight of Alnwick before facing the scary trials, jousting
japes and animatronic action of 'Dragon's Quest.'
Adjacent to Alnwick Castle is
the Alnwick Garden - ìA stunningly attractive placeî Approx 20 minutes
from Haggerston Castle, these beautifully landscaped gardens include walled
ornamental, rose, serpent and poison garden as well as woodland walks taking in
panoramic views of the River Aln, The centrepiece of the garden is the grand
cascade, a tumbling mass of water, the largest water feature of its kind in the
country.
Originally known as Lindisfarne;
however locally
it is rarely referred to by this name anymore, preferring the more favoured
title of 'The Holy Island of Lindisfarne'. It is often described as 'the Jewel of the
Northumberland Coast' and only accessible across a causeway, which is covered
by the North Sea twice in every 24-hour period. Please make sure to access the
tide tables and study them carefully prior to crossing. This is a fantastic day
out, be sure to see the castle, museum and priory and sample the local produce.
This group of some 20 islands just off the Northumberland coast offers one of the best wildlife spectacles in Britain. Visitors can land on two of the islands. Large numbers of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, arctic and sandwich terns breed here. The grey seal colony here is the largest on the East coast of England. Boat trips are available lasting around 2 ‡ hours, including a cruise around all the islands, to view birds on the cliff faces and grey seal colonies, and a one-hour stop at Inner Farne to explore the island.
Northumberland National Park is the northernmost national park in England.
Home to the Cheviot Hills and considered by many
to be England's finest national park, Northumberland
National Park is certainly the most tranquil. It covers an area of more than 1030 km¾ between the Scottish
Border in the north to just south of Hadrian's Wall. These tranquil hills offer a variety of
walks with pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and beautiful landscape views along the
way.
Approximately one hour south of Haggerston Castle are Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and the Metro Centre. With far too many places of interest to list, you will need several return trips to appreciate all that this area has to offer.
St Cuthbert's Cave
St Cuthbert's Cave is named
after Saint Cuthbert (634-687),
who travelled from Lindisfarne to Durham, and rested in this cave. Cuthbert was bishop of Lindisfarne. He
converted Lindisfarne to Roman Christianity from Celtic Christianity, following
the synod of Whitby in 664.
St Cuthbert's Cave is a
natural cave in sandstone, a sort of shelter or overhang. It is not
particularly big, but it is big enough to be a good shelter for a small group
of people.
Pot a Doodle Doo
Situated on the Northumberland
coast just 3 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, is Pot a Doodle Doo, one of the
UK's most fun activity centres.
Fun and educational, children will have a
great time. Create a unique
holiday souvenir by decorating your own personalised piece of pottery. Try the
on-site quad bike trails which provide a unique way to see the unspoilt
Northumbrian countryside as well as seeing a working farm first hand. Or relax
at the fishing lake and catch some trout for tea. The two-acre lake is fully
stocked with rainbow trout from 1 1/2 lb to 6lb.
Berwick
Barracks and Museum
- An English Heritage Site including Regimental Museum, exhibitions and art
gallery.
Northumberland National Park – Ruggedly beautiful with a
network of public footpaths.
Hadrian's
Wall - 72 miles of
Roman fortification. Visit Housesteads Fort, one of the most preserved on the
wall.
X-Treme Adventure Park - Near Woodburn, Northumberland, this
outdoor activity centre has paintball, off road karts, 4x4 driving and more.
Nearby
recreation
* Beach [Close By]
* Boat Launch [3 km]
* Cycle Hire [Close By]
* Fishing [3 km]
* Golf [Close By]
* Horse Riding [Close By]
* Swimming (Indoor) [Close
By]
* Swimming (Outdoor) [Close
By]
* Games Room [Close By]
* Internet Access [Close
By]
* Gym [Close By]
* Snooker/Pool [Close By]
* Tennis [Close By]
* Organised Entertainment
[Close By]
* Sauna [Close By]