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Hadrian’s Wall
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Hadrian’s Wall – Vallum Hadriani – is one of England’s most cherished treasures. Built under the rule of Emperor Hadrian between AD122 and 132, the Roman Wall stretches across the country from Wallsend in the East to the Solway Firth in the West. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and much of the wall is still intact today, making it the largest and most important example of Roman architecture in the British Isles. There are many fortifications along its length – forts such as Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters make a fascinating day out in themselves – and a footpath runs alongside the wall for its entire 75-mile length.
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Hexham Abbey
Beaumont Street,
Hexham,
Northumberland,
NE46 3NB
Tel: 01434 602031
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A place of Christian worship has existed on the site of Hexham Abbey since AD 674, although the present structure dates mostly from the 12 th and 13 th Centuries. Hexham Abbey is a magnificent example of early English architecture, and has been lovingly preserved over the centuries, including extensive rebuilding work in the early 1900s. Since the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Hexham Abbey has been the parish church of Hexham, and is one of the many beautiful sights in the attractive Northumberland market town.
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Wallington Hall
Cambo,
Northumberland,
NE61 4AR
Tel: 01670 773600
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Wallington Hall is a magnificent stately home set amidst beautiful Northumbrian moorland, near the River Wansbeck. Preserved by the National Trust, Wallington Hall has a splendid interior and intriguing collections of artwork, curiosities and dolls’ houses. There are also the superb grounds to explore, designed by Capability Brown, and a programme of events runs throughout the year.
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The Pennine Way
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The Pennine Way is a 270-mile pathway through some of the UK’s most iconic landscapes - from the Peak District, through the Yorkshire Dales, into Northumberland, over the Cheviot Hills and finally to the Scottish Borders. There are many stopping off places along the route, with breathtaking scenery and historic landmarks to see along the way.
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Kielder Water and Forest
C/O The Kielder Partnership Office,
Bellingham,
Northumberland,
NE48 2BQ
Tel: 01434 220643
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Alnwick Castle is one of England’s most beautifully preserved medieval castles, and dominates the pretty Northumberland market town of Alnwick. The seat of the Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309, the castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the UK, after Windsor Castle. Some of the earliest parts of Alnwick Castle date from the 11 th Century, although much of the present structure was erected in the 14 th Century, and restored in the 18 th Century. A splendid and enchanting day out for the whole family, Alnwick Castle has had more than its fair share of film roles, most recently in the Harry Potter films.
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Cragside House, Gardens and Estate
Rothbury,
Northumberland,
NE65 7PX
Tel: 01669 620333
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Cragside House is a wonderful mansion set in beautiful grounds, close to Rothbury in Northumberland. It is one of the most historically fascinating houses in the country, as it was the home of Lord Armstrong, who oversaw the technological development of the house during the 19 th Century, in which it became the first house in the UK to feature electric lighting and one of the first to have a flushing toilet. As well as the magnificent house, there are acres of delightful gardens to explore – theestate is one of the last bastions of the Red Squirrel.
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Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
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The mystical island of Lindisfarne is one of England’s most evocative places to visit. Accessible by a tidal causeway, and cut off from the Northumberland mainland twice daily, it is a beautiful and secluded island. Lindisfarne is most famously associated with St Aidan and St Cuthbert, whose works in Lindisfarne Priory helped keep the Christian faith alive during the Dark Ages. The ruined priory is open to tourists, and the island also has its own iconic castle – testament to the turbulent and often violent history of this remote spot.
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Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh,
Northumberland,
NE69 7DF
Tel: 01668 214515
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Bamburgh Castle is an iconic Northumbrian castle, perched atop a craggy outcrop on the wonderful Northumberland coast, from which it commands superb views of the Farne Islands and the Cheviot Hills. The castle is shrouded in mystery and intrigue; a castle on the current site marked the capital of the Kingdom of Northumbria in the 6 th Century, and was, according to myth, the probable site of Sir Lancelot’s castle of Joyous Garde. The current structure of the castle is a result of restoration work in the 18 th Century by Lord Crewe, and later by the Armstrong family, who still live in Bamburgh Castle to this day.
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Alnwick Garden
Denwick Lane,
Alnwick,
Northumberland,
NE66 1YU
Tel: 01665 511350
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The Alnwick Garden is an exciting and innovative place to visit, on the outskirts of the historic Northumberland town of Alnwick. The 12 acres of walled gardens were designed by Jacques and Peter Wirtz, and make a fascinating and fun day out for the whole family. The centrepiece of the gardens is the magnificent Tree House – one of the largest and most intriguing of its type in the world.
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The Farne Islands
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The remote, mystical Farne Islands are situated off the Northumberland coast, and are between 15 and 20 in number, depending upon the tide. The Farnes were once home to St Cuthbert, who introduced a law protecting the islands’ wildlife. Fittingly, the islands are still home to a diverse array of wildlife, from grey seals and rabbits to eider ducks, puffins and arctic terns. An ecological haven, the Farne Islands may be visited by boats running from Seahouses.
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