| PLACES TO VISIT |
Visit
Northumberland |
 Nearby
Towns
- Haltwhistle
market square has a signpost highlighting its claim to be the
geographical centre of Britain. Hexham
market town, Corbridge
and Haydon
Bridge are also nearby. - Hadrian's
Wall - See Vindolanda,
Housesteads,
Chesters
and Birdoswald
Roman sites - all accessable by the award winning Hadrian's
Wall Bus Service.
- Historic
Castles - Alnwick
Castle, Lindisfarne
Castle, Bamburgh
Castle, Chillingham
Castle in Border
Reivers country.
- Beautiful
Coastline - Large unspoilt stretches of white sands in
a region of strong Christian
Heritage where you can visit Holy
Island and the Farne
Islands nature reseve.
 Northumberland
National Park - A nature reserve stretching from Hadrian's
Wall to the Cheviot Hills with superb walking scenery, a variety
of wildlife and many historic sites.- Kielder
Water - The largest man-made lake in Europe, with red
squirrels, deer, rare birds and a haven for fishing, boating,
riding and watersports.
- Carlisle
-This historic Cumbrian
town with its castle,
which once imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots, cathedral
and Tullie
House Museum and Art Gallery is within 18 miles.
- Day Trips
- Durham
City and Cathedral,
Newcastle
and Gateshead
Metro Centre, The
Lake District, Scottish
Borders and Edinburgh
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| ACTIVITIES |
Acivities
in Northumberland |
 Fishing
- We arrange private fishing by arrangement and there are a wealth
of beautiful Northumbrian
rivers available.- Walking
-Challenging long and short distance walks
across hills and uncrowded beaches.
- Golfing
- As well as nearby Haltwhistle
Golf Club, less than 20 minutes drive away are the International
Golf Courses Slaley
Hall, contender for the Ryder Cup 2009, and the prestigious
Matfen
Hall, both offering a mix of challenges for all skill levels.
- Cycling
- Enjoy cycle
tours on virtually traffic-free lanes, forest roads and bridleways
- Bird
Watching - Upland, lowland and coastal species.
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