The Area
For the historians among you, Northumbria has more castles than any other county in Britain. Don’t forget, defences had to be made against marauding foreigners, hence the number!
Golfers are well catered for, with a local course 5 minutes walk away and many more courses within easy driving distance.
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| Bamburgh Castle | Seahouses G C | Farne Island from Green Hill |
Walkers have plenty of choice, from the relative flat of the beaches to the Cheviot Hills to the west. Head for Wooler, the gateway to the Cheviots and enjoy the spectacular views, particularly on a clear day.
The Borders offer a selection of activities, from browsing the shops to exploring the pele towers, castles and battle fields of by-gone years. Head for Flodden Field and imagine the situation in 1513. Visit the restored flour mill at Heatherslaw and take the train along the River Till to Etal and enjoy a pub lunch in the thatched Black Bull. While in the area, you mustn't miss the picturesque village of Ford or the Lady Waterford Museum.
Bird watchers are spoilt for choice – there are lots of places to see the local population. The Farne Islands are a short boat ride from Seahouses Harbour and provide nesting habitat for many seabirds – at least 274 species have been recorded, some permanent inhabitants, some migrants. Puffins breed each year, on islands which have sufficient depth of soil for their nests. Grey seals and rabbits are the only mammals on the islands - the seals have been there for 800 years. The colony is one of the most important in the British Isles.
Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, is one of the most important sites in the history of Christianity in Britain. It is a tidal island, so care must be taken to check the safe crossing times. Don’t take a chance – the tide comes in really quickly and you don’t want the embarrassment of having to call out the lifeboat!
Whatever you decide to do while in the area, you will be spoilt for choice. Enjoy yourselves!!