Explore the historic towns of Corbridge and Hexham

Visit the sites of Hadrian's Wall

Castles, Countryside & stunning Northumberland Coastline

Central for trips to Newcastle and the Scottish Borders

• Hadrian's Wall - See Vindolanda, Housesteads, Chesters and Birdoswald Roman sites - all accessable by the award winning Hadrian's Wall Bus Service.
• Nearby Towns - Corbridge, with its Saxon church and medieval Vicar's Pele, is near Corstopitum, the great supply base for nearby Hadrian's Wall. Hexham, with its 12th century catheral, Haltwhistle market town and Haydon Bridge are also nearby.
• Even nearer the romantic ruin of Dilston Castle, home of the ill-starred Earl of Derwentwater, stands above the ravine of the Devil's Water and the beautiful 17th-century Earl's Bridge.

• 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.
• Newcastle - A bustling town centre with the famous Millennium Bridge and the Gateshead Metro Centre.
• 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, The Lake District, Scottish Borders and Edinburgh

• Fishing - 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 Hexham 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.