Northumberland National Park, Visitor & Tourism Guide
In the far north east of England, from the Scottish border down to Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. The park lies north west of Newcastle.
‘England’s most tranquil place’ (according to its website) and they're probably right. The road from Alwinton into the MoD Otterburn Training Area is a blissful journey into the middle of nowhere.
The Park covers the ancient rolling Cheviot Hills to the north down through the MoD Otterburn Training Area and the Simonside Hills and the densely wooded Kielder Forest. On the southern boundary of the Park, there's Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site with Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda and Sycamore Gap.
People have lived here for over 10,000 years. Although about a million people visit every year, it’s said to be the UK’s quietest Nati
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www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk
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Located in Northumberland, North East England, England Approximately 4.4 miles away. MOD training area with 'some of the most breathtaking views of the Northumberland National Park'. Second largest firing range in country (behind Salisbury Plain) and in use since 1911. Areas of open access and controlled... |
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Located in Alwinton, Northumberland, North East England, England Approximately 8.8 miles away. 'The start of The Street, an ancient drove road into Scotland'. Within the Otterburn Ranges. Cattle from Scotland were taken down this road to be sold in England... |
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Located in Harbottle, Northumberland, North East England, England Approximately 8.9 miles away. Ruined castle on the edge of Northumberland National Park dating from the twelfth century. Fell into disrepair after the age of the 'Border Reivers', bands of thieves who murdered and thieved in this area (see also Tosso... |
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 Approximately 4.0 miles away. Rates: £289 - £650 Per Week In a picturesque setting on the edge of the Northumberland National Park are these lovely barn conversions. Comfortable and well appointed visitors also enjoy magnificent views and access to 12 acres of grounds with a pr... |
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Approximately 4.0 miles away. Rates: £289 - £650 Per Week In a picturesque setting on the edge of the Northumberland National Park are these lovely barn conversions. Comfortable and well appointed visitors also enjoy magnificent views and access to 12 acres of grounds with a pr... |
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Approximately 5.7 miles away. Total Rooms: 70; Rates: £47 - £255 Per Night The distinctive mix of traditional and contemporary immediately captivates visitors Real fires, flowers and antique furnishings blend with the Lounge to create a relaxed atmosphere... |
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Approximately 20.8 miles away. |
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Approximately 21.2 miles away. |
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Approximately 21.2 miles away. |
