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This Gallery which houses the collections of 15th 19th The King’s Royal Hussars and Northumberland Hussars, was an award winner when launched in 1995.

Discovery Museum
Blanford Square,
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Open: Mon-Sat 10 am – 5 pm
Sun 2 pm-5 pm
Telephone 0191 232 6789
Admission Free

Alnwick Castle Althorp has been used for the set of Harry Potter, Elizabeth, Becket and Blackadder. This glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and has a great history behind it.

Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1NQ
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1665 510777

 Alnwick is a treat to visit in the north, as it’s a jewel of a market town. The food festival is the largest food and drink festival in the North East which makes it even more special a place to travel to.  The North East of England is noted for excellent local foods. The town will be welcoming visitors from all over the country, indeed, all over the world, as local producers show off and sell their wares. Around 20,000 people visited the 2010 Alnwick Food Festival and enjoyed the wide range of produce in the free market, with top-class entertainment and free cookery demonstrations by local chefs. Join the crowds for 2011 and you may see some TV celebrities. Sean Wilson, formerly Martin Platt in Coronation Street and contestant in the BBC Celebrity Masterchef show is a possibility. He is now a cheese expert, having set up the Saddleworth Cheese Company, which makes artisan cheeses, including one designed especially for the Alnwick Food Festival, Rumpy Pumpy, which included a special ingredient, Alnwick Rum. Cookery demonstrations, talks, food and drinks trails, wine-tasting sessions, a chocolate-making, special recipes, offers and surprises are all part of the Alnwick Food Festival experience. Making a visit to the Alnwick Food Festival in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire will really be of interest to all your family. Everyone loves Food! It is best to park your Northumberland Motorhome Hire on the outskirts of town as parking will be extremely limited. Remember that you are driving a tall vehicle and avoid low bridges !

Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1NQ
England

Northumberland is a beautiful county to explore in a camper van. Whilst in the area Aydon Castle is a great place to enjoy a day out. Aydon Castle is one of the finest examples of a 13th Century castle in England. Located in a stunning woodland setting, the castle offers breathtaking scenery making it an ideal spot for a picnic.

Aydon Castle was used as a working farm for many years, however in 1966 it was restored to its original condition and is today a stunning representation of medieval Britain.

Aydon Castle
Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5PJ
01434 632450

There are many fantastic castles to visit in Northumberland. The best way to experience everything the region has to offer is by touring in a motorhome. One particularly imposing castle to visit in the area is Bamburgh Castle.

Set amid a stunning backdrop on the North sea coast, Bamburgh Castle is a Grade I listed castle which offers fabulous scenery and architecture to its visitors.

The castle was even used as a filming location for the 1991 blockbuster film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, which starred Kevin Costner.

Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh
Northumberland
England

Relax by the coast in your Northumbrian Motorhome Hire and read a good book. Its worth a visit to Alnwick Station to Barter Books to make your selection. Barter books is one of the largest second hand bookshops in Britain. It is located within the magnificent Victorian railway station and has books on every subject and interest to enrich your Northumbrian Motorhome Hire experience. Whilst browsing and making your selection there is plenty of  seating. Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits can also be purchased. Open seven days a week with free parking.

Barter Books
Alnwick Station
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NP

This site has standard grass pitches only,  so there is no hard standing or electric hook ups, so it is not ideal for a Motorhome. However, if the ground is hard and dry it is worth staying overnight for the view and location. It can be very windy here too,  so avoid using your awning unless it is constantly supervised. There is also no designated Motorhome Service Point on Site, therefore a hose for filling and a bucket for emptying the grey water tank will be essential. There are 150 pitches in the grass field and there is a basic toilet block with hot showers. The site is open from 14th April to 26th September. Beadnell is a few minutes walk and the beach is quite literally across the road! It’s a lovely sandy beach with the sand dunes of the North Northumberland Heritage Coast. You are surrounded by the best of local food, so before you arrive on site stock up on fish at Seahouses. Swallow Fish Ltd in Seahouses supplies local wet fish, including crab and sea bass. For meats and cheese and pies etc find Robert Carter and Sons in Bamburgh and Craster is famous for its smoke house so get your smoked kippers for breakfast there! Beadnell Bay was a popular site for smugglers and often customs officials captured gallons of contraband liquor here. This site is for the more adventurous Northumberland Motorhome Hire user who is prepared to risk camping on grass. Remember that you are a in a heavy front wheel drive vehicle, so avoid the site in wet weather when the ground could be soft.

Beadnell Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Beadnell
Chathill
Northumberland
NE67 5BX

Telephone: 01665 720586 (No calls after 8pm please.)

This is certainly a very good site and a great many people think so! In 2009, 2010 and 2011 it was voted as one of the Top 100 campsites in Britain by readers of Practical Caravan Magazine. It was also voted one the Top 50 sites, for motorhomes, by readers of Practical Motorhome magazine in 2010 and again in 2011. This is recommendation that cant be ignored so try this campsite yourself and let us know what you think. The site is ideally situated for walking and just to the east is the stunning Northumberland coast. Within walking distance of the campsite is Hareshaw Linn, a spectacular 30-foot waterfall. Not too far away is Kielder Castle, a former hunting lodge of the Duke of Northumberland. It has a children’s adventure playground, Minotaur maze and salmon hatchery nearby. Kielder Water and Forest Park is close by and covers 650km2. Here you can find opportunities for canoeing, sailing, walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding. The campsite itself has well stocked shop selling locally produced bacon, sausage, free range eggs, fresh bread and milk from the village milkman. The Riverdale Hall Hotel, is within walking distance of the campsite and serves up local dishes in the bar or restaurant. This is one of the best local campsites to stay in your Northumberland Campervan Rental. For details of how to book this site click on the blue text below.

Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2JY

Telephone : 01434 220175 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Billed as one of the best family days out in north-east England Belsay Hall and Castle is a complete day out with plenty to see and do. The Middleton family has developed the estate over seven centuries beginning with the castle and its defensive tower, this being used as a stronghold during the Anglo-Scottish warfare. It was also an impressive family seat and was decorated in rich medieval wall paintings. Later, in peaceful times a Jacobean wing was added to the castle and here the family lived until they moved into Belsay Hall in 1817. This Greek revival villa is now empty of all furnishings which enables the fine craftsmanship to be seen in its purest state. This was the design of Sir Charles Monck (formerly Middleton) who was inspired by the ancient buildings of Greece which he had witnessed on his honeymoon. He was also responsible for the huge and impressive gardens. He made the quarry garden where he had removed stone from the ground to build the hall. Subsequently his grandson did more work in the quarry garden and established some exotic species within it, as well as developing other areas of the garden. If you are feeling peckish during your trip there is a lovely café set inside the original Victorian kitchens which serves snacks and refreshments. You will find the castle and hall in your Northumberland motorhome hire 14 miles north of Newcastle off the A696. For further information on Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens, click the blue link below.

Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens
Belsay
Nr Morpeth
Northumberland
NE20 0DX

Telephone : 01661 881636

If you have managed the tides, and driven your Northumberland Motorhome hire safely across the courseway to Holy Island, then treat yourselves to tea and cakes at Café Beangoose. Homemade shortbread can be recommended if it’s available. They have a wide range of teas and cakes to fortify you before and after your walking tour of Holy Island. In the evening they prepare meals using Northumberland’s local produce. Park your Northumberland Motorhome Hire in the car park, and walk to the Café Beangoose. The restaurant is easy to find, being close to the Priory and the Heritage Centre, overlooking the market square. On warm summers days you can eat out in their garden.

Café Beangoose
Selby House
Holy Island
Berwick-upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2RX
Tel 01289 389083

Chillingham castle has played a critical role in the history of Great Britain not least because of its strategic site in the north of England and close to the Scottish border. The castle has acted as a stronghold since the 1200’s and was used as a launch point for the offensive against William Wallace by Edward I. Indeed a commemorative glazed window was installed at the castle to mark the occasion of his visit, a rare thing indeed at the time. Because of its position, the castle was often attacked by Scottish armies heading south and its fortifications over time were upgraded to improve its defensive nature. In 1344 King Edward III issued a license to crenellate and the structure effectively became a completely fortified castle. When the two countries became peaceful under James I the need for the castle to act as a military stronghold declined and the castle was gradually transformed into more of a comfortable home. Today the castle is best known for reputation as a haunted house, it has featured on many TV shows such as Most Haunted. Its most famous ghost was known as the ‘blue boy’ who haunted the Pink room. However his apparition ceased to show itself after renovation work found the skeletal remains of a man and a boy as well as ancient documentation within a 10 foot thick wall. If you are looking for a spooky encounter there are still many other apparitions who are said to appear within the castle, considering the eight recorded executions of family members it is not surprising that these ghostly rumors still abound. If you have had your fill of spooks there is plenty more earthly but none-the-less grisly stuff to look at in the torture chamber, or if you fancy something a little more tame there are plenty of interesting and historic artifacts on display throughout the castle. This really is an interesting day out for all the family, so don’t miss it whilst traveling in your Northumberland motorhome hire. For further information, please click the blue link below.

Chillingham Castle
Chillingham
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 5NJ

Telephone: 01668 215359

Travel with your Northumberland Campervan Hire one mile north of Berwick upon Tweed, half way between Newcastle and Edinburgh just off the A1. The farm Trail is open from Easter till the end of September and is especially designed for families with young children. See a variety of animals such as pigs, rare breed sheep, cattle, donkeys, ponies and friendly goats. There are indoor and outdoor play areas, a pet barn and pedal tractors. If you are traveling with young people on your Northumberland Campervan hire you will find plenty to interest them here. The restaurant is also worth a visit. It is renowned for home baking and Lunch. Breakfast, coffee or afternoon tea can be purchased in the converted barn restaurant.

Conundrum Restaurant and Farm Trail
Conundrum Farm
Loughend Farmhouse
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 1UT
Tel: 01289306092

This is a grass site with a hundred and fifty pitches with no electric hook ups and if the weather is dry, camping with a Motorhome should not be a problem. If its wet and the ground is soft you may not easily drive off grass with a front wheel drive heavy vehicle. It is ideally situated close to Alnwick and just a mile from the glorious Northumberland coast. Local castles and fortifications abound in this area and visiting Alnwick castle is high on the priority list of visits for most families. Children will love the fact they are visiting Alnwick Castle, famous for its part in the Harry Potter film series. Then the amazing and spectacular gardens must not be missed. The fountain cost huge amounts to build. The Serpent Garden is home to a giant holly serpent and the Poison Garden holds some of the most deadly plants in the world. Locally at Seahouses you can take a boat trip to the Farne Islands which are famous for breeding bird colonies (including puffins) in early summer, and a seal colony. Then a vist to Bamburgh Castle should also be included in your trips out! Eating local food is also a treat in this area. Get your fish and smoked kippers from Craster, which is situated around a natural harbour Crabs, lobsters and salmon are landed by local fishing boats. Turnbulls in the Market Square in Alnwick sells local meat. Alnwick has a Farmers’ Market on the last Friday of the month. For more information on this camping site and booking details for your Motorhome check out the Camping and Caravanning website. This area is ideal for a holiday in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire.

Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravanning Site
Dunstan
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3TQ

Telephone: 01665 576310 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Northumberland is a stunning landscape to explore in a motorhome. Whilst in the area Dunstanburgh Castle is a fantastic place to visit. Dunstanburgh Castle is a picturesque ruin situated on a beautiful stretch of dramatic coastline. Breathtaking panoramic views can be enjoyed from the surrounding clifftops. The castle itself dates back to the 14th century and still offers a fascinating insight into castle history.

Dunstanburgh Castle can only be reached across footpaths along the rocky shore making it a very exciting discovery on any holiday.

Craster
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3TT
TEL:(44) 01665 576231

Durham Tees Valley Airport was initially an old Royal Air Force base, RAF Middleton-St-George. Redevelopment for civil usage was accomplished in 1963.

The fresh airport features a single terminal and is domicile to four airlines which provide flights to over 27 domestic and international destinations.

Durham Tees Valley Airport is part of the Peel Airports Group which consists of Liverpool, Doncaster and Manchester city airports.

The airport is 24 miles from South of Durham and attends to the towns of Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar and Middlesbrough. The airport has its own train station with services to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle. National Express coaches stop at Darlington, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees with connections to Newcastle, Liverpool. With such good transport links, Durham Tees Valley Airport motorhome hire is ideal for tourists coming from the UK and overseas.

If you are very fit and very adventurous try bringing out your inner ape and swinging through the trees at Go Ape Matfen. You need to be able, and brave enough to climb a rope ladder. This is for those of you who are on your Northumberland Motorhome Hire and are particularly brave hearted and athletic! If you fancy acting like Tarzan and want to zip along overhead wires then this is the place for you. After a 30 minute safety briefing you will be given your kit of harnesses, pulleys and Karabiners and off you go. This will certainly get the adrenalin pumping. Allow 3 hours for the course. Traveling in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire you will find Go Ape a mile or 2 north of Hadrians wall near Corbridge. Due to the rural location post codes are not accurate with a sat.nav. Clearer instructions of how to get there are on the Go Ape website, also opening times and charges.
Matfen Hall
Matfen
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE20 0RH.

This is a new building resulting from Heritage Lottery Funding and money raised from other trusts. When in Bamburgh, with your Northumberland Motorhome Hire , it is worth including this museum in your visit. The museum is a tribute to Grace Darling who risked her life on a stormy night in 1838 to rescue survivors of the wrecked SS Forfarshire. She showed intense courage rowing over a mile in stormy seas. She became the media celebrity of the day and was showered with honours. The Grace Darling Museum also hosts other events and talks. For admission charges and times check their website before visiting in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire.
Grace Darling Museum
Radcliffe Road
Bamburgh
NE69 7AE
Tel: 01668 214910

Touring around Northumberland in a campervan at the end of May? Why not visit Hadrian’s Wall: The Living Frontier, a programme of events taking place along the length of the wall between Thursday 28th and Sunday 31st May 2009.

See 2,000 years of history brought back to life with dramatic re-enactments of iconic battles and recreations of what life was like along the wall.

The event will reach a finale on the Sunday with a massive paegant in Corbridge involving 7,500 people!

Hadrian’s Wall
Corbridge (seasonal)
+44 (0)1434 632815
corbridgetic@btconnect.com

Haltwhistle appears in the Domesday Book as “Haut Whysile” which means “high boundary”. The Haltwhistle Camping and CaravanningClub Site is located within Bellister Wood, which was once the property of Bellister Castle Estate and is now owned by the National Trust. The approach to the campsite is on quite a narrow and steep road. There are some hard standing pitches but not all of them are, so make your requirements clear on booking. This is a bird watchers haven as you are likely to see a large variety of birds, including woodpeckers from your pitch It is also an ideal location for walkers as it is surrounded by ‘Haltwhistle Rings’ which are a series of twenty two walks taking in the best of local scenery. Hadrian’s Wall is only four miles from Site  and a bus travels the length of the wall (73 miles) in the summer months. The area is steeped in history from roman times, with local Housesteads Roman Fort being the most complete Roman Fort in Britain. It has amazing views. A visit to The Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda is also very interesting. Haltwhistle town has plenty of local shops and places to eat out if cooking in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire becomes a chore. For information on the campsite facilities and booking click the blue text below.

Haltwhistle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Burnfoot Park Village
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 0JP

Telephone: 01434 320106 (No calls after 8pm please.)

This is the best local place to find traditional beers brewed on site at High House Farm Brewery. These beers have won regional and national awards and have been in one of the eight finalists in the Champion Beer of Britain awards. When in the north of England a visit in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire should form part of your tour. We do not recommend drinking and driving but these beers can be purchased for drinking when your traveling ends or to take home as gifts. There is also a visitor Centre and Coffee Shop. They also do regular brewing tours for groups and individuals by appointment.

High House Farm Brewery
Matfen
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE20 0RG
Tel: 01661 886192 (Visitor Centre)

A day out at the magnificent gardens of Howick Hall would leave anyone delighted by the beautiful and natural style the garden evokes. This historic property is home to the Earls Grey, famous for both their political achievements, the 2nd Earl having served as Prime Minister and for their connections with the tea. Indeed the second Earl introduced the Great Reform Bill to parliament in 1832 which acted as the first step on the road to modern parliamentary democracy. However it was not all work and no play for this politician as he still had time to father 15 children with his devoted wife. He was also responsible for having his own special blend of tea developed in China to suit the lime water at Howick. This tea contained bergamot in particular and soon became a hit in London when his wife used it whilst entertaining her visitors. Unfortunately the Earl did not have the foresight to register the Earl Grey trade mark and has subsequently received no royalties. You can sample the tea in the lovely tea rooms situated in the former ball room whilst on your day out. Indeed you may be in need of refreshment after enjoying a walk round as there is plenty to see. Largely the work of the 5th Earl and later his daughter, the formal Victorian layout was swept away and the more natural planting style which had become the vogue, was introduced. The gardens are rightly famed for their collections of bulbs, so spring is definitely an excellent time to visit, in high summer the bog garden and the herbaceous borders are spectacular and the beautiful woodland walks are a year round favorite. So if you are traveling near Alnwick in your Northumberland motorhome rental, be sure to explore these lovely gardens. For further information, please click the blue link below.

Howick Hall Gardens
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3LB
England
Telephone: 01665 577 285

Take your Northumberland Motorhome Hire holiday in May and you have a chance to include the Keilder Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show in your trip. Enjoy a breathtaking drive through Kielder Water and Forest Park to Kielder Castle to view those historic vehicles. Exhibits, art gallery, BBQ and much much more add to the attractions of the day. Please remember to fill your tank before making the journey as there are no fuel stations in the immediate Kielder Water and Forest Park area. There is a parking charge. Spectator enquiries, Tel: 01434 250209

Kielder Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show
Kielder Castle
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1ER

If you are travelling in Northumberland with your motorhome or campervan, why not visit Lindisfarne Castle, a 16th-century castle with spectacular views. Steeped in history this is a truly magical place. The main car park for the island is on the left just as the road comes onto the island.
For further information, including Causeway Crossing times and Castle, Priory and Heritage Centre opening times please visit www.lindisfarne.org.uk.

Overnight stays on Holy Island are not permitted by order of the Parish Council.

Holy Island
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2SHTelephone: 01289 389244

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum has got to be one of the UK’s most unusual museums. This is a place for the bagpipe enthusiast and those of us who are just plain curious as to what is contained in a bagpipe museum! The Northumbrian Small Pipes, the unique local instrument of Northumberland, has a special place here. The original collection of bagpipes belonged to William Alfred Cocks, a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne. The collection moved to Morpeth and was officially opened in 1987 by HRH Princess Margaret. The really interesting aspect of this museum is the facility that allows visitors to hear many of the exhibits, using the museum’s infra-red sound system. You wear special headphones supplied by the museum, and can hear a sound-clip of the exhibit currently in view. Hearing the sounds of the pipes you are looking at gives quite a different dimension to Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum. It’s an interesting little place and is housed with the tourist information centre at Morpeth. At the tourist information centre you can find plenty of local places to visit and lists of events in the area. Well worth a visit if you are in Morpeth with your Northern England Motorhome Hire. Check admission prices and opening times prior to setting off.

Bagpipe Museum
The Chantry
Bridge Street
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1PD
England
Tel: +44 01670 535 200

At the Newbiggin Maritime centre you can expect a state of the art experience as well as a day out at the sea side. Newbiggin is located in the heart of the Northumbrian Heritage coast, an area that is home to some beautiful beaches and quaint sea side villages. It has a long and fascinating history with archeological features that date back millennia. Mesolithic flint tools have been found in the area, which proves inhabitation by man stretching back hundreds and hundreds of years. A village has existed on this site since medieval times and is mentioned in many historical records. Fishing has been an important part of this area and is celebrated within the museum, which acts as home to the oldest active lifeboat in the country. Mining has also left its mark on the area and in the 1920’s was the largest source of employment with over 1200 men working the mine. The village was also a popular seaside resort for the wealthy of Newcastle and Sunderland. In the 70’s the village began to decline in popularity at the same time its historical industries suffered. But with the development of the centre and the beach project the area is having a resurgence in popularity. Within the centre there are various learning themes which cover science, history, nature, ecology and geography, as well as being able to explore the role of the lifeboat in sea side life. While exploring in your Northumberland motorhome rental, the maritime centre is an ideal place to stop and dine in the beautiful restaurant or browse in the shop which has a range of gifts and keepsakes including some lovely individual jewelry made by local crafts people. For further information on the village and the centre, please click the blue link below.

Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Church Point
Newbiggin by the Sea
Northumberland
NE64 6DB

Tel: 01670 811 951

Newcastle airport began in 1935 as a modest airfield with workshops.

In the 1950′s Newcastle airport offered up package tours to European destinations. These package deals quickly got off the ground and proved to be popular and by the 1960′s Newcastle airport had extended with the building of a new tower and runway to cope with the high demand.

In the 1970′s the airport was upgraded and became acknowledged as a regional airport with jumbo jet flights to the U.S.A.

The airport now deals with over 5 million passengers every year and some of those will take up the offer of Newcastle Airport motorhome hire.

This festival has grown into one of the highlights of the Rede Valley in Northumberland. It raises money for the Great North Air Ambulance and Help for Heros. Park up your Motorhome Rental and visit this traditional country show. It includes RAF Falcons Parachute display teams, vintage vehicles and motorcycle display teams as well as trade stands and much more. Whatever the weather this is a festival show not to be missed in your Motorhome rental. The Otterburn Festival website will give more information as more additions are booked. Held at Otterburn Mill this is the perfect weekend to see it all.
Otterburn Mill
Otterburn
Northumberland
NE191JT

Otterburn Mill is located on one of the major England/Scotland tourist routes, 40 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and parking for your Motorhome rental is free. This has been a mill site since early times when local farmers took in their wool fleeces and in return they were supplied with blankets, cloth or  Knitting yarn. The mill closed in 1976 and now offers indoor shopping selling a diverse range of goods, including women and mens clothing, knitwear etc. The Otterburn Pram Rug is famed for being used by Princess Elizabeth in 1926 and is still being made today. The weavers coffee shop serves a range of hot and cold food and on a warm day you can enjoy a meal in the apple orchard garden, which is a natural sun trap.
Open 7 days a week

Otterburn Mill
Otterburn Northumberland
England NE19 1JT

This spectacular 18th century Palladian Country house overlooks the River Tweed. It is set within an estate of woodland, parkland and gardens, originally landscaped in the 18th century by Robert Robinson. This is an excellent house to visit with the whole family and apart from the interior of the house itself there are a variety of riverside walks, trails and outdoor attractions for visitors to enjoy. The house dates back to 1758 when it was built by the Adams brothers for the young Patrick Home. Patrick furnished the dining room with paintings that were trophies of Patrick’s Grand Tours. The dining room also houses some of the finest pieces of Paxton’s Chippendale collection. The dining room provided the family with an opportunity to display its wealth and taste with cutlery and plate, linens, porcelain and crockery. The drawing room has panels of colour-printed trophies, which divide the walls, and the pretty arabesques with classical plaques above the doors,  which are a rare survival of an eighteenth century wallpaper, imported from France. The whole house is impressive and filled with treasures. Keen fishermen and women will also find the  Ellem Fishing Club museum, of great interest. It is located just off the courtyard and tells the story of the worlds oldest Fishing Club formed at Ellemford in 1829. The exhibition uses interactive displays, memorabilia and full-scale models. Traveling to Paxton House in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire is relatively easy. Paxton House is sign posted 3 miles from the A1 Berwick upon Tweed bypass on the B6461 and from the A697 junction with the B6461. For more information click the blue text below.

Paxton House
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1SZ

Telephone: 1289 386291

With the River Tweed running alongside, this house is in a beautiful spot surrounded by lovely gardens. Set within eighty acres that includes woods and parkland this is a house on a grand scale. The park itself was landscaped by Robert Robinson during the 18th Century and is a great place for family picnics on a sunny day. There are even picnic tables provided for your benefit. For the more energetic visitor there are plenty of places to walk with laid out trails to follow. All of these walks provide plenty of scenic splendor. Younger visitors can also enjoy the adventure playgrounds. The grounds also have a putting green and croquet lawn which provides endless fun for the whole family. If you have never played croquet before now is your chance to test your skills against the rest of the family. Hire the mallets and putters from the main reception and have a go! The visit to the interior of the house will also be an interesting experience. It was built in 1758 by the famous Adams Brothers for the owner Patrick Home. He was clearly a very wealthy and privileged young man as this house was one of the finest country houses in the Britain. There are beautifully furnished rooms to view that give insight into the idyllic life led by the wealthy during the eighteen century. The picture gallery is well worth a visit as it now contains additional paintings loaned by the National Galleries of Scotland. There are works on show by famous painters such as Raeburn, Reynolds, Thomas Lawrence, Wilke amongst others. Driving in your Northumberland Motorhome Hire you will find Paxton House from the A1 Berwick upon Tweed bypass. Take the B6461 and follow the sign posts. For admission times and prices click the blue text for the link below.

Paxton House
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1SZ

Telephone: 01289 386291

This charitable trust administers arts from Queens Hall Arts Centre and should be included in your Northumberland Motorhome rental tour. Here you will find programmes of theatre, exhibitions, concerts and much more. It is also the base for the Hexham Book Festival which takes place from 4th May to Thursday 12th May 2011. For up to date event programmes go to the Queens Art Centre website via our link provided.
Northumberland Motorhome rental tours can be made really special if you include a visit to the theatre or combine your visit to this area with a special local event.

Queens Hall Arts Centre
Beaumont str
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3LS.

If you are exploring County Durham in a motorhome or camper van then chances are you will come across many fantastic castles. One of these castles is Raby Castle, famed as one of England’s finest existing medieval castles.

Much of the castle is still in existence today, with imposing towers and turrets making up the exterior. The castle interiors are decorated and dressed lavishly with artwork and furniture from Medieval, Regency and Victorian periods.

As well as the castle there are extensive grounds which are roamed by deer. Other outdoor attractions include ornamental gardens and horse drawn carriage experiences.

For those visitors looking for a relaxing visit there is a delightful tea room on site along with a well stocked souvenir shop offering unique and popular gifts to take home.

Raby Castle
Staindrop
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL2 3AH

Telephone: +44 (0)1833 660202
Fax: +44 (0)1833 660169
E-mail: admin@rabycastle.com

This beautiful baroque property was built for Admiral George Deleval who made his fortune from bounty whilst in the navy. The house was built by the famous architect Sir John Vanburgh who also built Castle Howard and Blenheim  Palace in similar style.  Seaton Deleval is however regarded as his finest work although neither Vanburgh nor his patron lived to see the finished house. Its history has not been a happy one, having suffered from fires and a broken line of succession which resulted in it being unlived in for much of its history. The existing gardens were designed by the landscape artist James Russell after the second world war and have subsequently been enhanced by the late Lady Hastings. There are many interesting statues and topiary as well as a pool and fountain. Of particular interest is the coach house which contains an interesting collection of vehicles as well as a fully restored ice house. Not forgetting the magnificent stables where the estate horses were once housed. Whilst you are there it is well worth visiting the East Wing café to taste the delicious Seton Deleval ice cream or pop into the shop in the West Wing Pavillion. To get to the house in your Northumberland motorhome hire take the A190 which passes through estate, this is only 5 miles from the A1. For further information, click on the blue link below.

Seaton Deleval Hall
The Avenue
Seaton Sluice
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 4QP

0191 237 9100

This is an event in the true spirit and tradition of british seaside activities.It is being held on and next to the best beach in Northumberland. It is being organised by Spittal Improvement Trust (SIT), a voluntary group in Spittal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, working in partnership with the local community. It has everything you would expect from a seaside festival and a great deal more! It starts at 10am on both days. On the Saturday you can enjoy the Continental Market, Funfair,  and Street Entertainers. The children always love Punch and Judy, not to mention the donkeys, face painting and sand castle competion. The list of activities seems endless with Astro Circus, Amusement Arcade, Bouncy castle and bandstand concerts in the park. On the beach there will be extreme sports sessions. The family will just love it. Staying in the locality overnight in your Northumberland Motorhome hire will be a highlight of a wonderful weekend spent at Spittal Seaside Festival.   There are parking facilities on a grassy area on Dock Road. If the weather is wet be aware that your Northumberland Motorhome Hire may not get off grass. Avoid this by parking on hard standing out of town and walking in. If you are traveling down from the north, follow the A1 to Ord Roundaboutand take the Berwick-upon-Tweed exit. At the roundabout before the bridge take a right. At the next roundabout take a left, follow the signs for the Seaside Festival. If you are traveling up from the south, follow the A1 to Scremerston roundabout, at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit and follow the signs for the Seaside Festival.

Spittal Seaside Festival
Spittal
Berwick upon tweed
Northumberland
TD15

No visit to Seahouses is complete without stopping at Swallow Fish to purchase their superb home smoked salmon and Kippers. Apparently this is the birthplace of the ‘original Kipper’ and this little shop is now included in Rick Steins ‘Food Heroes’. With your Northumberland Motorhome Hire its easy to store extra kippers to take home and give to friends or eat them all yourself. Your fridge will house all you need. The original smokehouses have operated from this site since 1843. They use traditional oak sawdust, no additives preservatives or colourings and the natural flavorings speak for themselves. In the Fisherman’s Kitchen at Swallow Fish they have a large and interesting display of historic fishing photographs and articles.

Swallow Fish Limited
Fishermans Kitchen
2 South Street
Seahouses
Northumberland
NE68 7RB
Tel: 01665 721052

Close to the Holy Island Causeway, near Beal, is the Barn at Beal Visitor and birds of Prey Centre. Here, you can even stay overnight with your Northumberland Campervan Hire. Campervans can overnight here for £10, places are limited so you need to book in your Northumberland Campervan Hire well in advance. Facilities are excellent with a really lovely coffee shop and restaurant selling local produce. The main attraction could well be the birds of Prey Centre with its expanding range of birds including, European Eagle Owls, Snowy Owls, Barn Owls and Kestrels. Check the Barn at Beal Visitor and Birds of Prey Centre for admission charges and opening times.

Beal Farm
Beal
Nr Berwick on Tweed
TD15 2PB

Tel: 01289 540044

Drive in your Northumbrian Motorhome Hire along the coast south of Bamburgh Castle to Craster. Its here in Craster, in this scenic coastal village, that you can visit The Mick Oxley Gallery. You may also be lucky enough to see the artist at work in his purpose designed space at The Joiner’s Shop. His work reflects, and is inspired by, the constant changing landscape of this Northumbrian location. At the Gallery you can purchase original works, limited edition prints and a wide range of cards and gifts. Craster is a beautiful location not to be missed in your Northumbrian Motorhome Hire. For more information on opening times of the Gallery go to The Mick Oxley Gallery website.

The Mick Oxley Gallery
The Joiners Shop
17 Haven Hill
Craster
Northumberland
NE66 3TR
Tel 01665 571082

If you are on a Northumberland Motorhome Hire and you love cheese, then you must visit The Northumberland Cheese Company. Drive your Northumberland Motorhomehire to the Cheese Farm in Blagdon and purchase some of their award winning cheese.
The Tea Room is open for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea . They have large external observation windows, and at certain times, you can view the cheese being made.Please call before hand to find out their cheese making times. You can also buy beautifully presented gift boxes which can be gift wrapped, labeled and delivered to most places in the world.

The Northumberland Cheese Company Ltd.
The Cheese Farm
Green Lane
Blagdon
Northumberland
NE13 6BZ
Tel: +44(0)1670789798

Both Castle and Priory are situated at the mouth of the River Tyne, on a steep outcrop of rock and overlooking the North Sea. After dissolving the monastery Henry VIII maintained the site as a Royal Castle, and it was used as a coastal defense unit in World War II.

Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Near North Pier
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
Northumberland
NE30 4BZ

Telephone:0191 257 1090

The original pit buildings houses social history displays, the unique Ashington Group paintings, and much more.

Woodhorn Colliery Museum
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
England

Telephone:+44 (0)1670 856968

Wylam is the birthplace of George Stephenson, the father of the railways. Your motorhome trip could include a trip to his birthplace cottage, and a trip to Wylam’s railway museum.

The Railway Museum is a small Museum, in a former classroom in the old village school, now known as the Falcon Centre. The displays include the famous local railway pioneers, George Stephenson, William Hedley, Timothy Hackworth and Nicholas Wood and the Wylam Colliery waggonway. Check their website for opening times and more information.

Wylam Railway Museum
Falcom Terrace
Wylam
Northumberland

Telephone: +44 (0)1661 852174