An award-winning country park stretching along the banks of the River Wansbeck, the park provides miles of pleasant walks and trails right down to the sea at Sandy Bay. There a delightful camping and caravan site, plus a wide range...

Situated on the riverside in Morpeth, Carlisle Park’s attractions include woodland and riverside walks, an aviary, tennis courts, a play area and an ancient woodland walk Discover 1000 years of history at Ha' Hill motte and bailey and Morpeth Castle,...

Situated at the heart of Morpeth, this gallery exhibits an interesting selection of silverware and art. Local artists who have followed the long tradition of making beautiful objects from silver have made many of the pieces in the gallery....

This site is in the southern section of Druridge Bay, a 5-mile sandy beach with nationally important wildlife and beautiful dunes. Close by are the amenities of Cresswell village and the bird-watching hide at Cresswell Pond. The rockpools of Cresswell...

At Druridge Bay you can enjoy lakeside walks and 5-miles of beautiful beach. Visitors can also wind surf and use nonmotorised boats on Ladyburn Lake. The park is a good base from which to explore the surrounding countryside by bike...

The Morpeth Bagpipe Museum celebrates the national instrument of Scotland and contains a vast collection of pieces that range from the very earliest days to modern artefacts. The story of the bagpipe, how it was invented and how it...

Situated just three miles from Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Racecourse is set in the 812-acre High Gosforth Park estate. The 30 race meetings (a mix of flat racing and National Hunt jump racing) are held all year round, two significant...

This country park is set in 100 acres of woodland, meadow and riverside, with a good network of paths and bridleways linking the surrounding area. With plenty of parking and good public transport links, it is an ideal place for...

The considerable remains of this 12th century castle include a gatehouse, curtain wall and keep. Once the home of the Umfraville family, it stands on a prominence overlooking the Tyne valley. An exhibition and a video on the castles of...

Otters and dippers can be seen in the River Wansbeck, which runs along Scotch Gill Wood. Red squirrels are present here, as well as at the adjacent nature reserves of Bracken Bank and Davies Wood. The ancient wild woodland nature...

A warm friendly welcome awaits you at Whitehouse Farm from the animals and staff. Whatever your age, we are sure you will enjoy bottle feeding lambs in Spring and calves in Summer, as well as being able to feed most...