Castles
This region is famous for the age and number of its fortifications. Berwick, Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, Norham, Warkworth, Chillingham and Floors are all near at hand.  Only 20 minutes drive away is Alnwick Castle now famous as the shooting location for the 'Harry Potter' film and of course The Alnwick Garden. There are also many historic battlefields, such as Flodden Field.

Abbeys and Priories
Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island and Kelso Abbey are open daily. (Check tides for Lindisfarne.) Melrose and Jedburgh abbeys are within 40 miles too.

Other Places of Interest
Berwick, with its historic Elizabethan and Edwardian walls; the fishing ports of Seahouses and Eyemouth; the market towns of Wooler, Alnwick and Belford; the picturesque villages of Norham, Ford, Bamburgh; stately homes like Manderston, Paxton House, Mellerstain House, and Floors Castle, to name but a few; Heatherslaw Mill and light railway and Flodden Field are close together - we are ideally placed for visitors to explore the region's many heritage sites and buildings of historical interest.

In particular, the impressive castles, keeps and stately homes located throughout the area provide wonderful opportunities for exploration and discovery. Northumbria is a kingdom of castles - with over 50 to choose from.
For further information visit:
English Heritage
The National Trust
TourUK guide to castles in Northumberland

Gardens
There are many wonderful gardens and country houses throughout the region, all within easy reach of the hotel. For example, the spectacular Alnwick Garden, or the beautiful and extensive grounds and gardens of Cragside, near Rothbury, are just a few miles away. Belsay Hall's unique gardens are within 30 minutes drive, as are many other historic country houses with their fine gardens.
The Northumberland National Park is one of the regions best attractions. The Park's 398 square miles contain delightful wooded valleys and some of the finest stretches of open moorland in the country. The county also has many superb garden centres and nurseries, located right across the region.
For further information visit:
A guide to the gardens of Northumberland

Outdoor activities
There are great opportunities for exploring the abundant wildlife in the area, either along the coast, or in the nearby Cheviot Hills. The Farne Islands in particular are famous for their prolific bird colonies - regular boat trips depart from Seahouses. There are many other sites for the avid wildlife enthusiast however, and we can provide specific facilities for visitors involved in outdoor activities.

Gliding/air sports
For further information visit:
Local facility for parachuting and skydiving at the Border Parachute Centre.
Northumbria Gliding Club, serving the Northumbria region.

Golf
Wooler (9 holes) - Tel: 01668 282135
Seahouses - Tel: 01665 720794
Bamburgh - Tel: 01668 214321
Royal Berwickshire (Goswick) - Tel: 01289 387256; pro shop tel: 01289 387380
Alnwick - Tel: 01665 602632
More info: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/england/northumberland.html

Cycling
There are some great opportunities for exploring the area by bicycle, either along the coast, or into the nearby Cheviot hills. There are plenty of marked cycle routes in the area.
For further information visit:
Northumberland is an ideal county in which to spend a cycling holiday.
Kielder is one of Northumberland's finest cycling locations.
The National Cycle Network.

Useful sites
http://www.alnwick.gov.uk/an/webconnect.exe/AO2/Home/

http://www.barterbooks.co.uk/

http://www.visitnorthumbria.com/

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/VG/wildlife.html

http://www.berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk/guide/index.htm

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/vg/rcastle.html

Wooler and the Cheviots

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-cragsidehousegardenandestate.htm

http://crasteronline.co.uk/

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

http://www.beautiful-england.co.uk/farne-islands.htm

http://www.ne-fishing.co.uk/index.php

http://www.ford-and-etal.co.uk/

http://www.visitalnwick.org.uk/explore/gardens.htm

http://www.golfeurope.com/clubs/northumberland.htm

http://www.north-country.co.uk/grace-darling.htm

http://theinternetforum.co.uk/harrypotter/locations.html

http://www.northumberland-national-park.org.uk/VisitorGuide/WhatsOn/Walking/cheviothills.htm

http://www.holy-island.info/lindisfarnecastle/2006/0605.htm

http://www.ramblers.org.uk

http://rockart.ncl.ac.uk/

http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk/

http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks3/w202.shtml

http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/index.php

http://www.yearletamworths.co.uk/ Pig walks and courses

http://www.northumberland-national-park.org.uk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2795