Historic Towns

Nearest is Berwick upon Tweed which frequently changed hands between the English and the Scots, whilst Alnwick, Kelso and Edinburgh can also be visited.

As well as the spectacular nearby Bamburgh Castle the romantic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle, this historic region also has Warkworth Castle, Chillingham Castle, Lindisfarne Castle, Norham Castle and Etal Castle.

Beautiful unspoilt beaches of white sands. Enjoy world reknowned Craster Kippers at Craster fishing village. Visit Seahouses, the Farne Islands, Beadnell and Alnmouth.

In this land of the notorious Border Reivers you can visit Flodden Field, and further south, Hadrian’s Wall is a vivid reminder of when the Romans occupied this region.  Hadrian’s Wall Country stretches across the north of England from the west Cumbrian Roman coastal defences at Ravenglass, through Whitehaven, Workington and Maryport to Bowness-on-Solway, along Hadrian’s Wall through Carlisle to Hexham in Northumberland and on to Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend and South Shields. With stunning scenery & history in abundance, there really is something for everyone at Hadriens Wall.  from world class archaeology, spectacular landscapes, rare wildlife, complete solitude, vibrant... Continue Reading