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centrally within Northumberland and is the ideal base for a
touring holiday in the North East Region. To the right and
below is a selection of websites which we believe will help
you to plan an interesting holiday.
At Cottingburn house, we also have a wide selection of
literature and leaflets available for your convenience. |
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| The Sage -
Gateshead
"The Sage Gateshead is an international home for music and musical discovery, bringing about a widespread and long-term enrichment of the musical life of the North of England. Our inclusive approach enables all our performance, learning and participation programmes to be constantly inspired and supported by each other." |
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| Berwick upon Tweed -
the most northerly town in England. Spectacular coast and river,
plus the most intact set of town walls in the country.
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Alnwick Castle -
still the home of the present Duke of Northumberland. Very popular
at the moment because of its Harry Potter location.
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| Bamburgh Castle
- is certainly one of the most spectacular medieval castles in the
country.
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The Alnwick Garden
- award winning modern garden close to the historic market town of
Alnwick
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| Ford, Etal &
Heatherslaw Mill - Two delightful villages a mile apart, each
side of Heatherslaw working water mill and light railway
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Cragside House
- near the charming little market town of Rothbury, this Victorian industrialist's
mansion was state-of-the-art technology in its day
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| Warkworth Castle -
Spectacular ruin set above the medieval village of Warkworth, and
close to Amble, with its port and marina
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Wallington Hall - set
in beautiful; grounds, this NT property was the seat of the local
Trevelyan family.
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| Hadrian's Wall
- The Romans left their mark all over Northumberland, but Hadrian's
Wall is the best known attraction,
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Hexham Abbey -
This beautiful ancient Abbey is set in the centre of the market town
of Hexham.
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| Morpeth - With its
800 year old Wednesday market and award-winning riverside park,
Morpeth is the County Town of Northumberland
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Woodhorn Archive & Colliery Museum
- is a recently reopened and completely refurbished centre in which
to discover the industrial and mining heritage of South East
Northumberland.
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| Corstopitum Roman
Settlement - near the small town of Corbridge. See how the
Romans lived on the northern boundary of their empire
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Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
- A tidal island just off the most spectacular coast of
Northumberland. The very seat of Northern Christianity. Check
Crossing Times.
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| Chillingham Castle and
Wild Cattle - see the only herd of true wild cattle in the
country.
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Seahouses - is a
charming fishing village on the Northumberland coast. Regular
boat trips to the Farne Islands nature reserve.
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| Whitehouse Farm Centre
- an ideal family fun day featuring animals large and small, tractor
rides and a varied programme of attractioins.
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The Milkhope Centre -
Unique to this area, the Milkhope Centre is a rural shopping
complex, part of Blagdon
Estate.
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| Northern Experience Wildlife Tours are led by a friendly experienced wildlife expert who will provide an exclusive tour throughout the area giving you a fantastic opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife. For enquiries contact Martin on 01670 827 465 or 07908 119 535
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