Out and About

Local Attractions

King of the Castle, Going back in time, Secret Gardens, Old MacDonald had a farm.

King of the Castle top

Alnwick Castle
Home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle has a very long exciting history. A famous TV location for the likes of Harry Potter, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Blackadder, this medieval castle offers something for everyone, including guided tours, archery lessons, magic and wizardry, birds of prey, art exhibitions, stunning views and breathtaking scenery.

www.alnwickcastle.com
01665 510777
NE66 1NQ

Bamburgh Castle
Home of the Armstrong family, Bamburgh Castle is perched on an outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh. Tour the bake house, armoury and dungeon before visiting one of the famous tea shops for scones or a crisp walk along the beach.

www.bamburghcastle.com
01668 214515
NE69 7DF

Chillingham Castle
You'll find daunting dungeons and a torture chamber here as picnic areas to rest.

www.chillingham-castle.com
01668 215359
Near Wooler
NE66 5NJ

Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster
Accessed from Craster village on foot (about a mile and unsuitable for pushchairs), you'll find the remains of this 14th century castle.

01665 576231

Lindisfarne Priory and Castle, Holy Island
Check tide times before crossing the causeway to explore the spiritual ruins at the priory and dramatic Tudor fort of the castle.

01289 389200
01289 389244
TD15 2RX
TD15 2SH

Warkworth Castle & Hermitage
This 12th century fort towers over Warkworth. Follow the maze of passages and chambers, then walk half a mile upstream where the ferryman will row you across to a medieval chapel.

01665 711423
NE65 0UJ

 

Going back in time top

Bailiffgate Museum
An interactive experience. Squeeze through a Northumbrian mine, try on armour or find the church mouse!

01665 605847
Alnwick
NE66 1LX
www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk

Grace Darling Museum
Relive the story of brave Grace Darling, who in 1838 at the age of 22, rowed out to help survivors of the wrecked SS Forfarshire.

01668 214910
Bamburgh
NE69 7AE

 

Secret Gardens top

The Alnwick Garden
A magical landscape where gardens and features are brought to life with water. The centrepiece of the garden is a giant cascade, the largest water feature of its kind in the UK. Bring towels and a swimming kit as all the kids love to get interactive with the water shoots and fountains. Experience the ornamental garden, rose garden, poison garden, serpent garden and the bamboo labyrinth. Europe's largest tree house is outside the garden walls but is accessible to all and is home to a fantastic restaurant (booking essential).

01665 511350
NE66 1YU
www.alnwickgarden.com

Cragside Gardens and Estate
An amazing house that offers fun in an adventure play area and labyrinth, plus lakeside walks.

01669 620150
Rothbury
NE65 7PX

 

Old MacDonald had a farm top

Whitehouse Farm
Fun whatever the weather. This farm offers much more than cuddly animals. The usual chicks, sheep, cows, rabbits, mice and guinea pigs are there but also llamas, wallabies, snakes, prairie dogs and even skunks. Bouncy castle, all year toboggan slope, trampolines, tractor trailer rides and soft play area. Loads of indoor fun too, if the weather is bad.

01670 789998
Morpeth
NE61 1AW
www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk

The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre
Will appeal to children and adults of all ages. Meet over 200 animals including foxes, badgers, snakes, deer, owls and hedgehogs. Try the bird's nest swing in the outdoor play area. Face painting and pony rides at weekends.

01670 791778
Morpeth
NE61 3NH
www.wildlife-sanctuary.co.uk

Druridge Bay Country Park
Three miles of beautiful beach and sand dunes, as well as a 100 acre lake surrounded by woods and meadows.

01670 760968
NE61 5BX
4 miles south of Amble,
signposted from the A1068