Good visit to a historical site with history going back a couple of hundred years. Nice harbour

A large and impressive construction. Extensive sea views. The castle is not much to look at . The cliff walk is worth a stroll. Good informative displays. Look out for the resident harbour seals. ,

Victoria Harbour is a charming spot full of character, with picturesque boats, historic surroundings, and a peaceful seaside atmosphere—perfect for a relaxing stroll and taking in the views.

A beautiful location with parking and vendors for all the seaside treats , we didn’t have much time but plan on returning soon to spend more time exploring this lovely spot.

One of the finest harbours I've seen in a long while . We were exploring several places so often passed by bot near enough The Great North Road to warrant the diversion. How such old fashioned towns meet the needs of the official populace, never mind us tourists, is quite remarkable considering all the rush for what our masters call progress, I take my hat off to people of Dunbar.l

Lovely harbour with a few food vans etc.

Beautiful place and so much to do in the area. Will definitely have to return again.

well done museum covering the entire life about one of the most important conservationists to ever live. It’s right in the middle of downtown Dunbar and a statue of Muir as a boy is just across the street. There are also short strolls around town with highlights of his early life.

What a wonderful and inspiring museum. Especially as an American national parks lover. The staff was very informative and kind as well. Learned a lot here. Lovely setup for an afternoon little museum visit. One could spend half an hour here or a couple hours depending on how much you want to take to heart

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was great to see where John Muir was born and to see all the things he did in his lifetime. While we were there they also had an exhibit in the back from locals discussing climate change. The photo I posted is of an exceptionally well done piece.

If you care about the environment and are beginning to lose hope and to despair, visit this wonderful display on Muir's life and achievements. You will come away reminded of how special and precious is the world you live in, and be refreshed and re- inspired. He was a truly remarkable man and an inspiration for all. If in Dunbar do not miss it. Free..but donations welcomed.

A small but excellent museum telling the life story of John Muir, in the house he was born in. Free entry. Clean toilets. Great rainy day activity. Walking from the first floor to the third floor gives you the timeline of his childhood in Dunbar through his life in America and abroad, and how he influenced American leaders to help set aside land as wilderness.

The birthplace of John Muir offers a fascinating look into the life of the person celebrated as the father of national parks and the founder of the Sierra Club. Well worth the visit.

Excellent little museum about the founder father figure of today's environmental movement, as he is seen as. Very friendly, helpful staff. Museum has a lift. Small shop. Very interesting place and what a character.

The old Abbey in Melrose, Scotland is a fantastic place to visit for not only history but architectural photography. When we visited late September 2025, you couldn't actually walk into the Abbey itself because of the danger of falling masonry. If you don't mind taking photographs and trying to keep the fencing out of view, then it's great for photography. I love zooming into the ancient gargoyles and trying to get glimpses inside the Abbey. Well worth the visit and we found it quite easy to park.

Visited Melrose and its abbey while on holiday in Scotland. The abbey is conveniently just across the road from a pay and display car park (there are also electric charge points). Entrance is through a small gift shop. Paid a reduced admission fee of £3.85, which included a small donation, because you can't actually go inside the abbey due to renovations and danger from falling masonry. But it was well worth taking the free guided tour around the abbey grounds. John was a great guide, very informative, giving us a full account of the abbey's history and adding a couple of humorous anecdotes as he showed us first around the graveyard and then the foundations of the monks' living quarters, kitchen and cloisters. The abbey church, with its soaring Gothic arches and windows, and a wealth of medieval stone carving, was majestic and awe-inspiring in spite of all the scaffolding and safety barriers. Not to be missed were the grave of one of the original masons who worked on the abbey, the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, and the famous bagpipe playing pig! There are info boards around the site with artist's impressions that gave me a real sense of how grand this abbey once looked. The shop has themed gifts and some interesting books, and you can also buy ice-cream here. The young man at the ticket desk was so friendly and helpful, even recommending a nearby café where I could get lunch. Despite the renovations and limited access, Melrose Abbey is well worth a visit.

Great for a quick stop or a lingering one. The Abbey grounds include the structure, garden and picnic areas, and a museum. We enjoyed a leisurely tour.

We visited Melrose Abbey in July 2025. It would have been such a beautiful place to visit, were it not for the fact that this abbey is also undergoing major renovations. I don't know what's going on, but it seems that every abbey in the area is currently undergoing renovation work. Perhaps a lot of subsidy money has become available? They are all covered in scaffolding, which makes visiting them less pleasant because of all the scaffolding on the outside and inside.

An excellent example of medieval architecture with English and french influences. Well organised grounds with good information boards and a similar excellent audio guide system to Jedburgh abbey which coupled with the guide map with location points on it allows you to view all the key points with plenty of information. Additional sections on the guide give details of associated events such as the legend of William Wallaces heart. Helpfully staff please ty of benches to sit and take in the views and a three d printed copy of the bagpipe playing pig for you to study. Acces for less abled is pretty good with ramps and mats to help in wet weather though the ground in the cemetery could be challenging.Dont miss the small but excellent museum found by exciting the grounds over the small bridge and through the black gate crossing the road and enteting into the house well worth a visit. Entrance using English heritage membership is free. Only reason for not giving five stars is that conservation work means you can not go into the building.

If you are lucky enough to get a guided this will be an even better experience. After you have done the Abbey and marvelled at the time, energy and skill that must have gone into building it, go to the Museum. Well worth a visit. Parking is possible in the street outside the Abbey Grounds. Priorwood Gardens not really worth visiting. Nor is Harmony Garden. I cannot stress enough how much you will benefit in your appreciation of the ruins if you can get a free guided tour with an enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide

Interesting well preserved site, slightly compromised by current renovations. The Museum well worth a visit as well!

We visited around 10:30am on a Wednesday and there were 4 other groups of visitors at the abbey. The area is very peaceful and as expected, the signboards were very informative. It was great to wander around this romantic ruin and discover display of stone mason work, as well as hearing the music in one of the cloisters (which really shows off the acoustics). . We were lucky to visit on a very sunner summer's day, I can imagine if it was drizzly/windy/wet it may not have been as exciting due to slippery surfaces and the area is quite open. However, I believe this is well worth a visit. I think it would suit older people, adults, young adults and families with older children. There is not much in the way of 'entertainment' for younger children, and it is a quiet place, which may not suit their needs. . The toilet block is located away from the small gift shop, we initially got a bit lost as we used the toilets first and there was no sign back to the abbey entrance. There is a footpath next to the toilets that leads under an avenue of trees and (I assume) down to the river, but there is a sign saying 'no dogs allowed' so we couldn't find out... this is the only reason we realised it wasn't the correct way to the entrance! . Accessibility: The toilet block was very small and I am not sure where the disabled loo was located. There is a ramp coming in and out of the gift shop/reception and the main paths around are covered in small fine gravel. There are slight slopes down to reach the abbey, but it is fairly flat. The only bits I can envisage a person with restricted mobility missing out on are a couple of the cloisters as they are down some stone steps, and also the raised area above the cloisters. Most of the site is open as you can see in my photos.

A jewel of the Border country, Dryburgh Abbey is a preserved medieval abbey, a gothick ruin, an arboretum and the rest place of Haig and Walter Scott. There is so much to see and enjoy that you really can’t take it all in with one visit.

Dryburgh Abbey is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric historic sites in the Scottish Borders. Set beside the River Tweed, its graceful ruins are surrounded by ancient trees and quiet gardens, creating a feeling of deep calm and timelessness. We wandered through the remains of the church and cloisters, sunlight filtering through arches and ivy-covered walls. It’s easy to imagine the monks who once lived here, and even easier to understand why Sir Walter Scott chose this as his final resting place. The site is beautifully maintained, with information boards that bring its centuries of history to life without disturbing the stillness. It’s not just a place to see — it’s a place to feel: peaceful, reflective, and full of gentle beauty. For anyone exploring the Borders, Dryburgh Abbey is a must-visit — a quiet masterpiece of history and nature intertwined.

again one of the amazing Abby ruins of the Scottish Borders ..burial place of Sir Walter Scott so worth the visit just for that ..Abbey ruins are remarkable to explore and imagine the grandeur of these abbeys . definitely worth a visit

Lovely grounds and fantastic place place for a picnic. The Abbey itself is impressive with a lot to see. Find the really tight staircase which takes you up the ruined tower for a good view. A really quite and relaxing place (unless my children are there)

Dryburgh Abbey is a serene and captivating historical site, perfect for a peaceful visit. The ruins, steeped in history, are beautifully complemented by the surrounding natural splendor. Towering ancient trees, vibrant wildflowers, and lush greenery create a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing the abbey’s charm. The well-maintained grounds invite quiet reflection, with plants and blossoms adding bursts of color. I recommend taking time to wander and soak in both the historical significance and the stunning natural beauty of this remarkable place.

I love all of the border abbeys but I think Dryburgh is my favorite. There isn't as much left of the structures here as at Melrose or Jedburgh. And yet this one still stands out to me. The cloister is in decent shape and there are some real architectural gems still to be seen, too. But it may be the location that makes me love it: idyllic, serene, it's just perfect. Sir Walter Scott is buried here, truly a restful place. Dryburgh is a place you need to visit at least once.

Picturesque harbour, worth a visit. Friendly locals. Nice coastline.

Sea Fishing charter onboard the Sagittarius. Great day out, good crew, and the other lads were great company . Weather was a bit blowy . Caught a few members of the cod family, so that made the day complete. Ling. Cod and a Pouting. The harbour was immaculate. Very clean and tidy, and it was an early morning start frosty underfoot the cantilever walkway to the boat had been salted.

Visited in our boat recently. This is a busy working harbour but the harbourmaster went above and beyond to help fit us in. Lots of friendly discussion and advice given, we felt welcome. It is shallow around low water but still doable, wild weather will make entrance difficult. Beware the seagulls are aggressive but these are not employed by the harbour.

Lovely spot for a coastal walk south.great views of St Abbs and the cliffs to the north. Very quiet area

Lovely place to visit …

Beautiful place, the harbour seals were on full show and following the fishing boats coming back in. Lovely food and had a nice wander around

Compared to other places nearby it’s a little more expensive. You have to raft up mostly, then you have to get someone to put the electric on, then the taps don’t give water, then the toilet and shower block code isn’t given and then you need 2 50p coins, and only that to have a shower in the only working toilet. Everyone staff and visitors alike were lovely but this falls short of everywhere else on the NE coast.

A fabulous day out with grand kids, We visited the wall garden, which is absolutely stunning, wonderful variety of flowers and veg, the millennium gardens are truly amazing, filled with so many apple trees, the kids loved the park and we had a picnic whilst there, we visited the shop and bought gorgeous marmalade and chutney, the cafe was reasonable and the coffee food. We didn't pay to go in the castle opting for the river walk which to be honest wasn't that well sign posted, could have done with a few more posts to follow, but we happily walked across the field ! The castle is spectacular to look at. A great day out worth a visit

This is one spectacular castle, we didn't manage to get inside but the gardens are absolutely glorious, without doubt one of the best we've ever visited. Lots of inspiration to take home. Beautiful grounds with woodland walks and plenty of space to tire out the little ones.

A lovely place to visit. And walk around the gardens throw the woods. And visit the castle as well. Don't forget to go in the cafe as well for food or drinks. Disabled access and parking. There is also a children's play area as well. A really nice day out. You can also walk down by the river tweed as well

Great grounds to explore. We visited twice in a week but wasn't enough time in explore in a day so purchased an annual pass so we can visit more often. House tour very interesting. Gardens were fab with staff working away in the gardens when visited who were very friendly and enthusiastic when we asked them about the work they were doing. Gift shop very good with excellent customer care but didn't get the chance to sample the cafe on these visits Will be back.

Large and impressive stately home. If I am to be completely honest the £22 entrance charge is a little bit on the high side and you don't actually see that much compared to many other country houses I have visited. That said the gardens are included in the ticket price. Parking is included. Cafe/tearoom and restaurant are both very good. Good toilet facilities. Friendly & staff.

The exterior of the castle is impressive. Everything is very well maintained – the façade, the interior chambers, and of course, the garden. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, and we couldn’t walk around for long. The luxurious rooms on the first floor are not particularly unique. There are a few interesting artifacts.

A fabulous evening! We went to Floors Castle to see Faithless, as part of the venue's live events. Parking was easy, it probably took less than ten minutes to walk from the car to the stage. Faithless, as expected, were awesome! We're definitely going back to both Floors Castle and Kelso in the near future.

The exterior of the house is attractive but fairly plain. The guided tour was well executed and included lots of interesting information about the history of the house and it's past owners. The tour starts with the plainer rooms and works it's way round to increasingly ornate ones, finishing at the very impressive picture gallery. The formal gardens are mainly lawned with some flowerbeds around the edges. The cafe serves a good selection of hot and cold food, cakes and drinks. It poured with rain when I visited so I didn't explore the wider grounds. I recommend a visit to Paxton House.

Beautiful house. We've thoroughly enjoyed the guided house tour for 1.5 hours. Very informative. Tour guide Carol was extremely knowledgeable and witty which made the time fly by. I didn't want to leave!

First visit. Did a walk of the gardens. Ruby the cocker spaniel enjoyed herself - on lead. £7.50 a ticket. 2 adults total 16.00 Inc fee. Tearoom was good value. If in area - worth a look!

The house and grounds are beautiful from the exterior. The grounds are massive and you can walk at your leisure - if you pay £7.50 for tickets. Not sure if you'd even have to pay to be honest, nobody is checking for tickets in the grounds. We weren't able to go inside the house as no 'house only' tour was available, and the house tours are guided only. The tours lasted approx 80 minutes which we didn't have spare.

What a great tour! The house is fantastic, nice cafe, staff really nice. The highlight was the tour, very informative lots of things to see and learn, great day out. The chain suspension bridge is worth seeing too, about a mile away, walk or drive.

We had our wedding at Paxton House last weekend and what a sensational day it was. From the stunning surroundings, to the beauty of the house and most importantly, the amazing Mel who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our day run so smoothly. We are so grateful to Mel and the Paxton House team who work incredibly hard to keep this beautiful place looking amazing and creating an atmosphere that we will never forget. Thank you so much for everything.

Lovely day out. Make sure you book a guided tour beforehand. Cafe coffee is delicious and their food decent and not overpriced. Very pleasant walks in the grounds.

Lovely place to visit. The bus cafe was really good too. Went back 2 days later just to double check! Honey is great and I've discovered honey fudge 🐝🤩

Well worth a visit if you’re in the area. Impressively detailed and very interesting exhibits with live bees visible in a display. The art is extremely well done and the calligraphy in hand writing all the information is amazing. Good cafe too. Looks a little strange on the way in with all the old farm machinery but don’t skip it just because of first impressions.

A really nice place to visit. Loads of products made from honey and bees wax. There is also information on bees as well. There is a cafe here and some vintage farm machines to look at. Well worth a visit. There is disabled access as well. Plenty of parking. A hidden jem.

We visited on recommendation at the beginning of October, travelling from our hotel in Berwick-upon-Tweed. A fabulous farm where you can explore and learn everthing about honey bees, the bee garden, and purchase all your honey and honey based products directly from the farm. You can also watch the bee's doing their thing. There's lots of history on the area to explore here and a short walk down the road (uphill on the way back) was Chain Bridge a must visit. There's vintage farm equipment to explore, too. My favourite was the London bus. It brought back childhood memories of hopping on and off in the city with my nan. A fabulous wildlife photograph exhibition was also guesting whilst we visited. In the high season there's also a cafe in a converted bus. I would definitely recommend this little gem.

Cafe on the bus was nice, too warm to sit inside today thou. 2 lattes and cakes came to £15ish. Visitor centre sells everything honey and wax😀. Bee garden is nice to sit in. Loads of vintage (rusty) farm equipment. Just a few minute walk to Scotland over the bridge

Visited here last week. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, and a lot of work and effort has gone into achieving the end result and I've never seen so many bees on all the wonderful plants and flowers in one place a joy to visit.

Interesting visit. Old buses,old tractors and farming implements to look at. A garden with bee loving flowers. A small museum and shop selling honey and related products.

Beautiful place to go for a walk with the highest point being Cheviot at 815m height. The path is well defined and easy accessible from the road which is pretty narrow and bendy as a regular countryside road. I arrived on Thursday, beginning of September and haven't net a single person up there. I must say, in 3 hours I experienced 3 different seasons but all of this just made me enjoy the hiking even more. The views are stunning

The Cheviot Hills are a wild and rolling landscape straddling the border between England and Scotland, offering some of the most rewarding walking country in Northumberland. Their character is defined by broad, sweeping ridges and open moorland, where the views stretch endlessly in all directions – from the patchwork farmland of the valleys to the rugged uplands of the Scottish Borders. The highest point, The Cheviot itself, rises to 815 metres and, though often boggy underfoot, gives a tremendous sense of remoteness and height.

My pack and I love walking in the Cheviots, along the Pennine Way and along the Anglo-Scottish border. There are plenty of routes to choose from and many well signposted. A lot of the area has livestock on so my collie brother has to be on a lead but there is so much to sniff and the views are great. Sometimes areas can be a bit hardgoing under-paw but nothing that will stop you from bounding up the tracks.

We had a short 2.3miles walk of moderate intensity from Hethpool car park towards St Cuthbert’s way. This walk is also called wild goat walk 😜 because if you are lucky you might get to see some wild cheviot goats. We didn’t see any though we views of the waterfall on the College burn. Day was cloudy and cold would have enjoyed more if the weather was good.

A beautiful area for a hike. A tough climb but well worth the effort for the breathtaking scenery. The walk we did was from Barrow burn to Windy Gyle and back in a circular route.

Beautiful scenery and very quiet and peaceful. You can also park up and go on one of many walks. Lots of wildlife to be seen. Such as grouse,pheasants,lapwings and sometimes wild geese. I'd reccomend a visit

An amazing place steeped deep in history, the keepers and farmers look after this place amazingly. There are walks for any kind of walker, from straight up Cheviot to hedgehope hill. So pretty, but please don't tell any one else, we want it to ourselves!

The Holy Island museum and priory are a real highlight of any visit to Lindisfarne. The ruins themselves are atmospheric and steeped in history, and the museum does a good job of bringing the story of the monks, the Viking raids, and the Lindisfarne Gospels to life. The exhibits are well presented, and the small heritage centre has some good interactive displays and short films that make it engaging for all ages. Staff and volunteers are knowledgeable and friendly, adding to the experience. On the flip side, the museum itself is fairly small, so you can get around it quite quickly, and some visitors feel the admission price of £10.90 is a little steep for what’s inside. It’s free, however, if you are an English Heritage member. As always on Holy Island, coming here, planning around the tides is essential — miss the safe crossing times and you could be stranded. Overall though, it’s a fascinating and evocative stop, especially when combined with a wander around the priory ruins and the island itself. A must for anyone with an interest in early Christianity or Northumbrian history.

Great place to visit. Not a lot to see apart from the castle and priory. There was more interetin watching the tide come in and cover the causeway, which takes hours by the way lol. Tide times seem to include idiot factor also so don't panic when it says you must leave by a certain time. From the time published that you have to leave the tide takes about 2 hours from that time until you can't leave. Highly recommend popping into the Lindisfarne inn on the A1. Great food and dog friendly.

A place I aways wanted to go see once I'd spotted it on Google Maps. I know now it's a famous landmark, but I didn't know anything about Northumberland, nevermind The Holy Island. We went at night time so the whole quick visit was a little eerie. The journey over to the island, once the tide had gone out and the few cars waiting could cross set the scene. The crossing is unusual, a long stretch of tarmac road that minutes ago was under the waves, but now the vast body of water is drifting out to sea. It feels uncomfortable yet beautiful as the sun was setting. We followed the road, which felt longer than expected into the small village of Lindisfarne. The first large car park is stone based but in the village there is a disabled car park and EV charge points. Nothing was open when we arrived except for a small pub and a hotel that was just closing. We had a drink in The Crown and Achor which is a small lost in time pub The food menu had a lovely selection and the dishes we saw also looked plenty full (the guests left nothing so a great compliment to the chief). I walked around the church yard which has ruins from the old Priory as well as a church that looks to be still in use. Further on there is a vantage tower that I imagine has some spectacular views. Going out of the village we passed a few friendly locals in the dimly lit street. Crossing back to the mainland we went through the nature reserve which is a spectacular view with sea birds settling down and the sea now in the distance. Worth a visit but go in the day when all is open. Our visit was a last minute dash to say we'd been there rather than anything meaningful. Very much a lost in time kind of place which adds to the charm.

A lovely little place to visit with so much history. Although it is a ruin, there is quite a lot left and you can get a real feel for what rooms you were stood in etc. We really enjoyed this and am added bonus was it is an English Heritage site!

Not much to say here. Can't write anything negative - be mindful of the Priory ruins closing time the only thing to note - we crossed on to the Island late due to the tide, had very little time to experience the area properly.

A great place to visit. Watch out for the tide times! Great for bird watching and walking. The abbey is very ruined but worth a look.

Nice remains of Priory with plenty of architecture still remaining, great views to the sea and of the castle from inside, there's also an interesting grave yard to for those interested in such things.

Lindisfarne Castle, on Holy Island, is dramatically perched on a quirky outcrop of rock that is on an otherwise flat island. This setting is quite spectacular – a quirky, fairytale fortress rising above the sea, with sweeping views in every direction. The walk up is short but dramatic, and once inside, the castle has a distinct charm that’s quite different from the grand stately homes you usually see. It feels cosy, like the lived-in retreat it once was, after being decommissioned as a fort several hundred years ago. The National Trust have done a wonderful job keeping the place welcoming, with little touches that bring the history to life. Combined with the island itself, the tidal causeway and peaceful atmosphere, it makes for a truly unforgettable visit. Definitely a must if you’re exploring Northumberland! *National Trust property, so free for members, or £12 for adults.

Lovely place. Holy island is a small island and the castle was a short walk from the town where we were staying. It wasn’t open due to the time of year but it was still interesting and still a nice walk. It’s looked after by English Heritage. The castle is actually atop a small hill ( a mound really) and you get a nice view once you’re up there. It’s small but seems well looked after, and the Limekilns below were fascinating. It wasn’t too busy probably due to the time of year (October), and the weather was bright so we got good views.

I thought this place was amazing. I loved the whole feel of the castle and it's cosy rooms and layout. I thought the architecture was great. Stunning views from all angles on the castle and stunning views of the castle from all around. There is a toilet at the start of the castle once you have paid to go in. Parking is at the start of the island and then it's a short walk to the castle through the village. The staff were polite and helpful and there is a small gift shop at the entrance.

This 16th century castle, perched dramatically on top of a rocky outcrop, is visible from the road long before you arrive at the causeway to Holy Island. It took me about 30 minutes to walk here from the village and priory along the coastal path, with a short stop at the harbour on the way. The path is level and easy to walk, with lots of benches, but on reaching the castle you have to climb a steep cobbled slope and a flight of steps to get to the entrance. Admission for an adult is £12, but it's free if you're an NT member. Due to limited time, I didn't get the chance to go inside, but I did get to walk around the castle and get a good look at both its exterior architecture and the nearby Victorian lime kilns. This is a good starting point for nature walks around the island. A lovely spot to enjoy a picnic too! It's definitely on my must-do list to explore the castle's interior when I return to Holy Island. UPDATE: I returned to the island a few weeks later, and this time I did go inside. The NT staff/volunteers were so friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. Info boards in the entrance hall gave an overview of how, in the early 20th century, architect Edwin Lutyens transformed this former military stronghold with its vaulted ceilings and arches, winding passages and steep steps, into an atmospheric but cosy island retreat for its wealthy owner and his guests. The downstairs rooms are filled with beautiful furniture, colourful carpets, chandeliers and ornaments. Domestic artefacts, old photos, and a table set for dinner provide an added insight into the lives of the people who lived and stayed here. A spiral staircase leads up to the bedrooms and an upper viewing terrace with spectacular coastal views. There was a friendly guide on hand to let visitors know which birds had been spotted here, and to point out some seals basking on a sandbank (there's a telescope to help you get a better look). This building with its many steps would present a challenge to anyone with mobility issues, but I found it fascinating to explore. There's a toilet just inside the entrance, and a second-hand book shop in one of the upturned boat sheds next to the ticket office.

Certainly a beautiful view while walking towards the castle, particularly on a sunny day. We arrived on the island shortly after the permitted crossing time and I was surprised at the number of visitors already considering it was mid week in mid September. The National Trust was having its annual open house which we had not known when we planned the visit, and, perhaps that contributed to the large crowds. It is a bit of a hike to the castle, and once there, there are steep steps inside and out. The tour guides were quite enthusiastic and knowledgeable. This is a former castle that was modified into a holiday home in the early 1900s. One is free to explore the rooms as well as to go outside and take in the views from the top landing.

Took the wife away for the weekend. Nice trip. Bluebell Pub 12 miles away. Had a great day. Nice Cafe. First one you come too from the main car park. Archaeology dig near rte Priory.

We didn't visit the castle itself but took a walk in it's surroundings. Beautiful location, although it was a bit crowded. Take a walk from the priory to castle and back and visit the lookout tower on the way (free). When you keep an eye on the sea you definitely can spot some seals (we did). Important: Before visiting Holy |sland, please check the tide imetable to see safe crossing times for the Holy Island causeway.

Took grandson for a basic family visit which was really informative and the owners really do care about their birds and their wellbeing. Free to wander after our tour in an area that is so beautiful and unspoilt. We highly recommend this experience.

What an amazing birthday present, my first visit to Falconry Days. It was an experience I won't forget. It's a peaceful place with beautiful views, it was easy to feel at one with nature there. The birds were content and well looked after. Mark and his team clearly loved what they do and you could see the bond between them. They were also very knowledgeable and had some interesting stories to tell. We were all made to feel very welcome. I handled the birds and took some photographs. An all round perfect day.

We are so pleased we asked Falconry days to come along to our wedding to do a handling experience with our guests. Mark was amazing and so knowledgable. Everyone got to fly and handle a bird. It was a great experience. Thank you so much for adding something really special to our wedding. Alex and Josh, Brunton house. 17.06.25

I've been to Falconry Days many times and have loved every visit. The experience days are well worth booking. You get to spend a lot of time with the birds and the care and expertise of the experts Mark and Mandy is exemplary. A great day out and highly recommended

Always such a fabulous experience with Mandy and Mark! Thank you for being so kind and hospitable. Truly a unique day out.

Followed the signs from near Chester’s fort, it said nothing about having to prebook a slot on their website, and says open from 10am. It also doesn’t say how far it is to get there and keeps stringing you along with signs saying how it’s not much further. Outrageous to be greeted with a sign giving all the prices from £15 each up to well over £100. We didn’t need a tour, all we want to see is these 85 birds you have. Only one car in the car park when we went to look at your website to book only to see the next several days are booked out, including today even though you apparently aren’t busy. At all. 30 minutes driving out of our way for nothing. RETHINK YOUR SIGNAGE!!!! awww, check out their response...can't handle the fact that they get a justified 1* review and think it is my 'vegan views.' Nah mate, it is you wasting peoples time, using all capitals and getting all upset🤣 Take constructive criticism! Your signage is MISLEADING and you know you are wasting peoples time because as you leave the carpark you have a sign saying something like "are you leaving?" you know why people are coming in and leaving, they do not know its an attraction you can turn up to and enter, like the sign says and that you have to PRE-BOOK!

Looks like a house when you pull up, but you understand it when you walk up to the door. Really interesting, informative and such beautiful birds. Saw them being fed and exercising. Stunning! And such a great origin story - it all started with some rescue owls.

Visited Cragside with my wife, daughter and grandson and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The house itself is full of fascinating history – hard to believe it was the first home in the world lit by hydroelectric power! Every room tells a story, and the craftsmanship is incredible. The gardens and grounds are just as impressive, with plenty of space to explore and stunning views around every corner. It’s a perfect mix of history, innovation and natural beauty. A brilliant day out for all ages – we’ll definitely be back.

Fabulous place. Lovely walks through the he grounds, all very picturesque and full of nature. House is beautiful too. Shop and cafe just finish it off. Do the Views of Cragside walk as it's wonderful and covers so much.

If you have never visited, you really should! It's been a very long time since I was last here, and as a teenager I didn't really understand the significance of the place. When visiting this time, the impact was much greater. The walks around the grounds, along the river and through the gorge we're beautiful and the formal gardens were well maintained (and a picture in summer I'm sure). We visited in autumn and the colours in the trees were spectacular. The hydroelectric power and elevator were an incredible marvel of their time, and the marble fireplace in one of the rooms is a huge statement of the owners status and wealth. The staff were all very knowledgeable and friendly. If you're making a first visit, you will likely spend all see day at the house and immediate vicinity. But the grounds are enormous, and there are miles and miles of walks off various car parks along the carriage drive. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Fantastic place. Very helpful staff, particularly the Scottish chap at the entrance. Very clear signs to guide you around the extensive grounds. The house is a must to explore. One of the best National Trust properties (we are members) we have visited. Two areas for suggested improvement. The main cafe is so chaotic that we were put off standing and ordering anything to eat at lunchtime after we had a drink earlier in the day. Secondly, there are two large photographs of Red Squirrels in the shops and apparently there are Red Squirrels in the grounds but I was told "You won't see them." "Why don't you have feeding areas for them, I'm sure they would draw people in." "That would also draw in the Grey Squirrels which we also have." "If you don't do anything about the Greys then you soon won't have any Reds, because of squirrel-pox." This is where the National Trust needs to take a stand and not wash its hands of the problem. But we'll worth a visit all the same.

Love Cragside and its especially beautiful at this time of year. Good facilities and large grounds which are great for mushroom spotting. Definitely worth visiting. My only complaint is that there aren't many savoury vegan food choices BUT there are a variety of vegan cakes!

A beautiful National Trust park with plenty of different walks to suit all levels of ability. The house is fascinating, with lots of detailed information to read and explore. The facilities are excellent too, with toilets, cafés, and plenty of seating available throughout the grounds. A great place to spend a day. Recommend getting passes as you will save a lot of money. Lots of parking in the area.

In my view, Cragside is one of the most appealing estates among the National Trust properties (and NT has many world-class estates). This is our second visit here; the previous visit 8 years earlier was too brief. But more than 5 hours on this visit wasn't enough. Cragside is definitely a multi-day excursion. Cragside has well-designed winding trails through peaceful woods, fabulous tall trees, and imposing rock-exposed hillsides. The trail from the Archimedes screw to the house is as picturesque as one could imagine for any walk. Every turn in the main house reveals incredible design and details. Kitchen, dining room with huge alcove fireplace, gallery, Turkish bath and spa, morning room, library, drawing room with another huge alcove, billiard room, and several bedrooms (especially the Owl Suite) -- an amazing variety of high-quality spaces. All of these areas are outfitted with plenty of artifacts; signage provides helpful information. Even though mid-May and northern part of England, the Cragside property had bursts of colourful plants, particularly the rhodos on the hill in front of the house. The formal garden was just starting to come alive (Google lens identified shrubby cinquefoil, euphorbia fireglow, and a yellow euphorbia). Then there is Cragside's significant technological innovations and "firsts" that Armstrong incorporated here (some of which he invented). Imagine a house in the 1800s with electrical lights powered by the property's own hydroelectricity, a hydraulic lift, an early dishwasher, and a vacuum cleaner. Visited during latter half of May 2025

Another first at this National Trust in Northumberland. Plenty of parking with some disabled parking near the entrance and also some electric charging point for electric vehicles. As you walk through under the clock tower there is a large open garden with deck chairs and the first of many safe spaces for families to entertain children. There's a cafe, shop and toilets all on the ground level making them easy access. Further round is the entrance to this beautiful stately home that apparently has the largest grounds of all the National Trusts. There is wheelchair access into the house to see the ground floor and also an elevator to go up stairs which is fantastic for people that struggle with stairs. There are lots of items and paintings to see so well worth a look around. Apparently, the house was only gift to the Trust in 1947 and the last family member lived there right up to around 2011. There grounds are vast which include a lovey walled garden. You can hire peddle or electric bikes to get around £10 - £12. We got there in the afternoon so went straight around the house as it closed at 15:30 but the grounds stay open till around 17:30. Another National Trust Gem. Well worth a visit. By the way the staff are really friendly, doing a wonderful job.

Wallington Hall is one of the best National Trust days out in Northumberland. The house itself is full of character, with beautiful rooms, quirky collections, and striking murals that tell the history of the North East. The gardens are a real highlight — the walled garden is stunning and peaceful, while the wider estate has riverside walks, ponds, and woodland trails that feel endless. It’s fantastic for families too, with several play areas, adventure trails, and plenty of space for kids to run wild. The café and shop are both worth stopping by, and facilities are good. The estate is big, so wear decent shoes — the walk to the walled garden takes a while but is worth it. Some paths can be tricky if wet, but most are well kept. A super day out!

This is our second visit to Wallington Hall and Estate (previously here 6 or 7 years ago). Both times we visited on a busy (but not overcrowded) weekend. Understandably a popular place for families; Wallington has plenty of space for kids to play and several kids-oriented features in the woods. We thoroughly enjoy the walks through Wallington woods and around ponds, complete with interesting art along the way (carved owl, carved log, etc.). Another delight is the walled garden, which is quite substantial and well maintained with numerous types of plants in varied micro-environments. The estate also has several places to sit and enjoy nature. The main house at Wallington is another National Trust treasure that requires a few visits to truly appreciate the variety and uniqueness of the furniture, paintings, children’s toys, books, and other items. The central hall is amazing for its design and artwork depicting the area's past. The kitchen is outfitted with numerous bygone items, including many old earthenware jars that also caught our interest. The detailed doll houses in one room are also an attraction. Visited in late May 2025

Me and the family really enjoyed it here, the staff were very friendly and there was plenty to do and see. We went for food and it was lovely and the staff were so friendly. My kids favourite part was finding the little animals in the house and my dads favourite part was the walled garden. 100% recommend if you're looking for a fun friendly day out.

Really good and well looked after house and gardens. We went round the house first which was incredible. We did the river walk which took us about an hour to walk but we'll worth it. The walled garden is well worth a walk around aswell.

Lovely place, hadn't been for years but it used to be my Grandma's favourite place for tea! Had a lovely walk by the river and over the stepping stones. Fascinating exhibition about the history of the Hall and it's owners.

Lovely place to visit - beautiful Hall and extensive stunning gardens. Didn't have time for the River Walk but will definitely come back for that. Second hand book shop, tea room and ice cream remain open after the last entry to the Hall. Perfect for all ages groups

Visited in August while in Hexham. A surprisingly beautiful and ancient abbey. It was freezing to enter but a donation is requested, but not mandatory. You can also pay £3.50 to down into the crypt. Well worth a visit if you in the area.

Lovely Abbey Church in a town also worth visiting. Very beautiful building with lots of interesting things to see( view photos). No entrance fee but you can give a donation either by card machine or cash. Very peaceful place with seperate chapel for private prayer.

Absolutely fantastic abbey that is vibrant, active & well worth the entry fee. We paid the extra to go down the steep steps to the original crypt from 673/4...the crypt itself was built from recycled stone from a Roman bridge at Corbridge. Roman carving & inscriptions are clear to see in the stonework. When we visited GAIA (a revolving globe art installation) was in the abbey. It looked fantastic. As a bonus the café was lovely & on a sunny day sitting in the courtyard would be bliss.

Lovely place to look at. Unfortunately we arrived late in the day so only got to enjoy the exterior of the building. They were ringing the bells which was nice. Next to the abbey is a park and the railings of the park are covered in knitted/crocheted poppies which was beautiful to see. Well done to those who made the poppies.

So beautiful. We have English Heritage card but if you don't, I would still recommend buying a ticket to look round

Beautiful welcoming Abbey. We were warmly greeted and welcomed into the Abbey. Beautiful building, free entry but you are able to donate (which I recommend). They also have a shop, cafe and toilets. I found this a very accessible please with on street disc parking nearby. Worth the visit.

A lovely Abbey. Friendly receptionist at the entrance taking tickets to see the massive Earth display. Take a moment to reflect on one's life through our planet Earth and our fragile ecosystem.

Well worth a visit. The free audio tour enhances the outdoor experience and the timeline and indoor museum certainly helped with wider context. Helpful staff too.

A fantastic visual display of story telling around Corbridge's Roman history. The exhibition to start with was very interesting and the remains of the Roman town are easy to relate to with the audio tour which is included. Take an audio jack for headphones to best take it in.

A splendid museum, full of artefacts and very informative displays . The town itself is extensive. To best understand it and its history and evolution over time, use the free audio guides provided. They are excellent.

It didn't take long to skyrocket to one of my favourite places ever. One look and I was in love with this place. We were lucky to catch a tour which was long but worth it all, extremely informative, especially about all the hidden Roman buildings and roads nearby that have yet to be excavated. The story of the armour (which is unique! a must see alone!) and they even have a non-straight Roman wall, very rare indeed. Very nice museum too.

Unbelievable! It is wonderful and quite surreal to be walking in a high street in the middle of a field! There is lots to see and some fantastic exhibits inside. A must see! Highly recommend!

A great museum full of artifacts found at the site, well displayed with lots of information. Love seeing the items that the Romans used, fascinating how they survived buried in the ground. The Roman ruins are stunning, take the audio tour to find out lots of interesting information. They had ones that connect to hearing aids which my husband was very pleased about. A lovely place to visit and not crowded.

Well worth the visit! The free audio guide is excellent and adds to the outside experience. The Museum timeline and exhibits provide a great overview of the Roman habitation in the area.

TLDR: If you are in the area you should change your plans and go spend the day feeding and cuddling animals (It has a lot of well maintained areas for the kids to play as well) 😃 ................................. This place is amazing. I like feeding animals because it is very therapeutic. My husband comes with me 🙂 The place is not very big but it has a lot there. The space has been well thought out. There are a lot of play areas for the kids. There is a barrel ride - first time I have seen anything like that at one of these places. On the 'not seen it before' trail. I have never seen sheep racing. It is a short course and 2 x per day they race 4 difference sheep. So funny. Animal feeding - the layout is circular which makes it nice and easy. All animals were very friendly. They have 2 barns one has chicks in and the other has rabbits and guinea-pigs. You can go and sit in either barn and hold the animal for as long as you like. No queuing for a 2 minute hold and moving on. Never seen a set up like this before and think it's awesome. A great day spent recharging batteries by feeding and cuddling animals. Only negative is the cafe seemed a little over priced. They do have picnic tables if ya want to take ya own food though.

We loved it here! The kids can hold guinea pigs and chicks as well as stroke rabbits, bottle feed lambs and hand feed sheep, goats and more. The play area is brilliant and the addition of tube slides, toboggans, jumping pillows, a climbing wall, water shoot out, ball gun fort, tractor ride and indoor soft play make this a great value day out. You can tell they've worked really hard to make this an attraction rather than 'just' a farm and as such it appeals to families much more. We went in the school summer holidays but it wasn't crowded and wait times were minimal. Well worth a visit.

Thus is not just a farm where children can learn about the different animals and feed them which is wonderful in itself. It has crazy golf, trampolines, barrel ride, bouncy pillows and an amazing slide. It's a wonderful place for a day out with the kids.

Took our Newrly 2yr old Grandson. He loved it and tbf so did we. Its been at least 10yrs since we have been with our own kids. Loads to do and majority of things are free once you have paid you admission. Will definitely return.

I’ve heard a lot about Hall Hill Farm over the decades but I've never been. Today I took my Grandson and I was blown away by it. The value for money, the sheer quantity of excellent things to do, the reasonable prices once inside, but most of all you have acquired the most wonderful staff. I can't recall ever been so well looked after outside of 5* hotels. They are so young, enthusiastic and amazing.

What a brilliant place, the animals seem really well cared for. The staff were amazing, the food was good and fairly priced. We got to feed some highland cattle so my youngest daughter was over the moon. Will definitely be going again

Staff were lovely and friendly, and all the animals were amazing. There is plenty to do and lots of opportunities for interactions with the animals. Overall, it's a great day out.

Firstly the grounds are gorgeous! Just take a book and seat on one of the benches and take it all in :) Beautiful collection of paintings. Some real impressive ones actually Definitely worth the visit. I was not a huge fan of the swan show…nothing extraordinary. The cafe is nice. The bookshop/gift shop are a must

Loved this place. The pet project installation was wonderful. My daughters made some new friends who all got involved with the most fabulous creative play in that space. Meanwhile I had a moment of meditation (some might call it a snooze) with my headphones in on one of the incredibly comfortable 3D canvasses! Fascinating - history and some artworks and curiosities. I remember the two headed calf from when I was a kid (about 40 years ago) Magical to see the silver swan in action. Highly recommended- beautiful grounds as well. Nice gift shop (quality gifts at reasonable prices). Bought a tea towel ~ we kinda collect them. Staff were all nice… and authentic if that makes sense.

Fabulous day out! I'm a wheelchair user and found the museum very accessible. The staff here were amazing! An absolute credit to the museum! Loved the Silver Swan demonstration at 2pm. The cream tea in the cafe was delicious 😋 The gift shop is very nice too and has a range of reasonably priced goods. We paid the membership fee and will definitely be back a few times.

The Bowes Museum is such a fantastic place to visit! The grand building and beautiful grounds make it feel really special from the moment you arrive. Inside, there’s so much to see fascinating exhibitions, incredible artwork, and interesting displays that keep both adults and children engaged. The café is lovely, serving good food and cakes with a relaxed atmosphere. There’s even a small play park in the grounds, which was a great bonus for the children and gave us chance to enjoy a coffee while they played. A brilliant day out for families, history lovers, and anyone visiting the area.

An incredible place too visit. So much to see, make sure you arrive early as you'll need plenty of time! Astonishing world of art, great history in a wonderful. Friendly staff and a more than decent cafe /restaurant providing very generous portions. A must see if the silver swan automaton.

Fantastic day out today. The staff were all brilliant, kind and offered help. Quite a bit for kids to see and do. We all enjoyed the exhibits on display. Oh and the Silver Swan is amazing! We rang up to request a wheelchair for one of us before arrival and it was no problem. Most of the museum is easily accessible to all. Cafe was good with prompt service and helpful staff. Good value as well. Thank you to all staff today!

We had a lovely day at Bowes Museum. Entry was free due to it being Heritage Week, if we had paid it would still be well worth the money. Lots to see. The grounds are lovely as well, but we got rained off.

Tommy is an amazing sculpture. The walk along the beach was bracing. We found some sea glass to take home for our granddaughters. Fish and chips in Bells were delicious.

A stunning sculpture to reflect upon the soldiers of WW1 not only to make you think about the loss but also to consider those that came back. I feel that this captured the moment… It was on my to do list and is now one of my favourites.

Very thought provoking steel statue of Tommy the Soldier.Seaham itself is a lovely lively place with plenty of cafe's.Have a walk down by the Marina..Just a lovely place.

One of the best memorial sculptures I've seen. The surrounding area/garden and carpark all well kept with nice poppy themed benches . Seaham is a lovely small town with brilliant views looking out to sea.. Definitely worth a look round . Only one thing as with all carparks you have to pay, however there is a home bargains just down the road for free parking

The ultimate sacrifice given by so many! I salute you and thank you all.

What an awesome sculpture, so much detail more so in the face. If you have not seen Tommy take a drive to Seaham. Maybe at the next Seaham Food Festival weekend, combine the two.

If you ever visit Seaham you must always stop by and visit Tommy. It's such a beautiful piece of art representing a very powerful moment in UK history. He never fails to impress. I've been visiting him for years and the beauty of him never fails to touch my soul. I don't want to say too much and ruin anyone's experience of visiting. Just be mindful you now need to pay to park, but your £1 is most definitely well spent. Enjoy!

A really good day out, brilliant exhibits with great information boards not long winded like other museums but tell you everything you need to know. For a free day out donations are welcomed it really is a great day out. We didn’t have time to see the historic buildings but we will definitely revisit and take them in next time. Not as vast as there sister museum in York but it is a great museum.

Outstanding museum. Lots of excellent exhibits, really well presented. Staff were approachable and friendly. Free entry though you’re encouraged to make a donation- we did - you should too. Lots for everyone to see from the hard core train buff to the casual visitor. Plenty for children to do and see and because the place is big and the exhibits are massive there’s not much harm they can do. Good cafe and shop. Highly recommended.

My first visit here today, with my partner and friend. We had a super time enjoying all the special locos and carriages. Highly recommend for anyone in the area. Free to enter, donations appreciated. The staff were all friendly, especially the lady on the desk at the entrance. The shop has a great selection.

Locomotion is widely praised as an excellent, all-weather attraction that's completely FREE to visit, making it an incredibly popular choice for families and budget-conscious travelers. Visitors consistently highlight the sheer volume of historical trains and railway artifacts on display, covering a vast period of railway history. The museum is well-organized, interactive, and provides a rich educational experience. It has big parking spaces.

An absolutely fantastic museum. Visit was on last day of the 200 years of SDR exhibition. Had a lovely walk to engine workshop, housing, workmens cottages and walk on part of original SDR. Cafe was in one of exhibition halls. Good selection of food and drink. All staff were friendly. Easily spent 4 hours here.

Part of the National Railway Museum, the Shildon Locomotion museum houses historically significant items railway locomotives, rolling stock and other railway related items. Most importantly Locomotion No 1 which hauled the first railway passenger journey 200 years ago is here. I visited during the 200th Anniversary weekend, which meant it was busy. You could pay for a ride behind a replica of Stephenson's Rocket on my visit. There are two covered exhibit halls, a great gift shop, a large cafe, and plenty of toilets. Car parking is free, and the site is adjacent to Shildon Railway Station for those arriving by train. The site is fully accesible for those unable to walk any distance. A number of very early railway buildings dating from the 1800's are located a short distance away from the museum, and are well signposted. A great place to visit, not just for rail enthusiasts, but for anyone with an interest in Britain's industrial history.

An excellent railway museum. Brilliant exhibits. Helpful staff. Lots to see and do for all ages. The engines are amazing. Easy to get to by car and plenty of parking.

We enjoyed staying at Redworth but be careful about reading the small print on the package deals so that you don't get caught out like we did. Rooms are nice and modern and clean, great bathroom comfy beds. Some of the rooms at the spa end of the hotel are a good walk from reception and dining which is no problem but if you are elderly you might want to ask for a room close to the restaurant. The spa facilities are nice, clean and well maintained. My wife had a treatment but she couldn't relax due to noise intrusion both externally and internally. The breakfast next morning was good and above average on quality and choice compared to other hotels. Would we stay again? Yes, but read the small print about inclusive dining

3nights here on business. First night standard dining, service wasn’t particularly quick but the food was very good. We then had more of our team arrive and had a hot buffet set out each evening. Quality and presentation of the food was excellent. The hotel is “quirky” with lots of sets of stairs and annexes but this just adds to the character. Robe and slippers in room for comfort, good supply of coffee and hot chocolate! Gym is well equipped and maintained.

Great experience on a midweek stay with the family. Big family room with plenty of space. Food options in the bar area were good, and prices quite sensible. Children were only allowed in the pool 8-10am and 3.30pm-5.30pm so it does get busy then, during school holidays.

Had a half day spa experience here. Great staff, well looked after throughout. Gaz from the spa area was very welcoming as was Gemma when we sat for lunch. Both a credit to the hotel. The spa facilities are excellent and the massage treatment we all had was weakly good. I would definitely return and would recommend to anyone thinking of booking it

Had a nice afternoon tea here. Grounds are well kept and it was clean. Car park has a lot of space. Waitresses in the dining area were very much not amused serving us or taking our payments, but food quality was nice and value excellent so nothing to complain about and would happily come back. Sausage rolls were surprisingly delicious.

Just had a night away for our anniversary paid to upgrade room which was lovely and spacious and comfy bed. Spa was very busy with no beds available. We were very disappointed with the evening meal as we were shown to our table she said no steaks are available as its been a busy weekend and my partner is a picky eater and there was not a lot more choice for him..we have stayed here a few times but we were really disappointed compared to previous visits .... Redworth hall is in beautiful grounds and was a shame it didn't seem as enjoyable this time as usual

Very clean and tidy. Receptionist helpful and polite. Restaurant team and bar team were slow but food was good. Good stay for the price we paid with food allowance too. £398 for two nights with full use of facilities and £32 per person per night off our bill.

Oh my word, where do I start! We went a weekday before the easter holidays the first time. First impression was that everythinh looked a bit tired…BUT: i was wrong. The kids (5&2) had an absolute blast. Meeting and feeding the animals, barrel rides, reasonable priced food and drink, sunshine and great outdoor fun. The kids kept on talking about it for weeks now, so we went back today. And it was even better. The weather was grey and rainy today, but we had so much fun! Meeting Rabbits and Ginue Pigs, Feeding Lambs, barrel and tractor rides, beautiful peacocks, service with a smile… to end it with an absolutely entertaininh foam party. The staff joined in and the young lady, long dark straight hair and a few tattoos on the arm was just so amazing with the kids! It was fabulous and a great day out. Each time we spend over 5h here. Thank you!

Brought our 1year 9 month ols Grandson here today. We all loved it. Friendly staff, lovely animals, soft play & outdoor park. Tractor rides & Barrel rides. Plenty to do for all ages. Next time we come we will do the full day.

We visited the farm while on holiday at the caravan park and WOW. Probably the highlight of the holiday for the kids. We had the best day. The staff were amazing and so good with the kids at the handling and feeding sessions. It was the most ‘hands on’ farm we’ve ever been to. Lots of cuddles and feeding. The parks & indoor play barn are also amazing. The barrel/tractor ride was a firm favourite! Excellent value for money. This farm has possibly swayed us to book crimdon dene again for a uk holiday.

Lovely place to visit with your kid to see and feed the farm animals and enjoy the playground areas and their daily activities like tractor 🚜 ride, feeding the baby cows, petting little animals, etc. Will definitely recommend …

Just a great day out for a 5 year old We had such a great time will be back again

Special first trip for my baby granddaughter! .. Not disappointed! Lots of clean picnic areas to chose from. The place is always clean and tidy when we visit!. No litter. Animals all seemed well cared for and plenty of food and bedding for all! Likely will be back next year as Tweddle Farm always figures in the school holiday trips out!. Well done yet again staff!

Absolutely brilliant so much to see lots of different play areas plus can get hands on with some of the animals definitely recommend

Easby Abbey is such a great place to explore. There is only a small car park, so we usually walk from Richmond which is a lovely short stroll and it means we can leave the spaces for those who really need to park close by. The walk in is peaceful and adds to the experience, especially with the views along the way. The abbey itself is fascinating and much larger than you expect when you first see it. The ruins are really impressive, full of history and character, and there is plenty of space to wander around and take it all in. It is one of those places that feels calm and interesting at the same time, perfect for a gentle explore on a nice day. We would definitely recommend a visit here if you enjoy history and peaceful spots with a bit of magic about them.

Easby Abbey is one of the best-preserved monasteries in Britain of the Premonstratensian order. It was founded in about 1152 by Roald, constable of Richmond, and later enjoyed the patronage of the Scrope family. After its suppression in 1536 the buildings rapidly lapsed into ruin, before becoming an object of interest for antiquarians and Romantic artists in the 18th and 19th centuries. The grandeur of the surviving buildings testifies to the success and wealth of the abbey. Well worth a visit easy grounds to get around car park across the road get about 10 cars in it and a honesty box £2.00 alday take a pack lunch and admire the views.

We came across Easby Abbey by accident during a walk that started on the dis-used railway path from the old Richmond Railway station. After crossing the bridge over the river the path heads to the left and back towards the station, and that’s when we found Easby Abbey. It’s a large site with extensive remains you can walk around and explore. A quiet and calming place.

On our way south we stopped by the Easby Abbey. And it was a surprisingly great place to visit. A lot bigger than it looked online. Parking is very limited on the carpark - park elsewhere or wait to get lucky. We waited...and got lucky after around 15-20mins. Easby is one of the best preserved monasteries of the Premonstratensian 'white canons'. Founded in 1152, Easby Abbey was suppressed in 1536 and within two years most of its buildings had been stripped and demolished. And the remains still stand here today. And there are lot of them to explore. The whole grounds are free to roam around with only few restrictions. And it's quite a large area. Dogs are welcome as well. We enjoyed our visit very much - and lots of signs giving interesting insights in the history of the Abbey. There was a good number of visitors, but didn't feel crowded, because of the grounds size. Many times we tried to imagine how big and impressive it must have been when it was still standing in all its glory. Because the ruins are already impressive. It must have been an amazing sight back then. A really enjoyable visit. And it's even free to enter. Surprisingly. For the carpark there's an honesty box, a donation is appreciated.

Richmond Castle was closed due to wind, but this place is absolutely magnificent. It rivals Whitby Abbey and it a ruins are more intact. Must visit.

Absolutely amazing. What a step back in time. Such an interesting site. A large site, it must have been very busy in its day, very peaceful and very picturesque - most definitely worth a visit! Parking can be a bit of a challenge on a busy day but we manage to park on site see picture of for car park. There is an honesty box for car park £2 for all day and £1 for parking which is used to maintain the car park . It is an English Heritage, but it doesn't cost anything to get in. There is no shelter, no toilets or restaurants so good on a nice day! It is a four mile circular walk from Richmond so if you can leave your car there and walk you won’t regret it.

A large site, it must have been very busy in it's day, very peaceful and very picturesque - most definitely worth a visit! Parking can be a bit of a challenge. English Heritage, but it doesn't cost anything to get in. No shelter so good on a nice day!

We had a great day here with the boys aged 9 & 12. They enjoyed the weapons talk and the fighting ships experience. The 9 year old is also young enough to have enjoyed the play area and the additional games set out quoits and bowls were fun. The only negative I would add would be some of the displays in the buildings were a bit tired and dimly lit and the wording was too high up to read easily. The ship is very interesting and the whole quay area gives a good overall impression. If you could get some investment this has potental to be 5 star. There is a cafe which we didn’t use as we’d brought a picnic which you are welcome to do. There is seating available. Overall for the price on an annual ticket£34 for 2+2 it’s good value compared to many other attractions and free parking an added bonus.

Small but quite interesting place. None of the buildings were real which was quite disappointing. Good displays and lots of information. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking, gift shop and cafe on site. Buy tickets online they are a little bit cheaper.

The museum is ok, it is looking tried in places I.e information plaques torn or items missing. The centre piece being the naval ship is very good however I would have liked more information around the ship to bring the different parts of it to life. We were warmly welcomed onboard but about from that limited in info to read or a talk through would have been fantastic even an audio app to listen too would have been welcome. The weapons talk and the firing of the cannon was good along with the hands on bit at the end. The quayside is well maintained and there is information within some of the buildings. I do get that one ticket gets entry all year however not enough for us to make another trip I feel. Comfortable visited within a morning or afternoon

Family visit to the Royal Navy Museum, took our 12 and 9 year old boys, it's full of information, things to see and Interact with, you can hop on board and explore the HMS Trincomalee to see what it was like, it has an onsite cafe, play park and gift shop. It was a great visit and you can return for the next year for free with a valid ticket.

Liked it so much we went back the next day, free of course, any number of visits allowed in a year from ticket purchase. The various demonstrations were also worth seeing.

Had a great visit today. Lots to look at this museum. Had everything from interactive displays all the way to going onto the actual ship. Only bad point that would make even Captain Pugwash sad are Some of the displays lighting was really poor or not working. Couldn’t see some of the displays as was too dark.

Never been here before, but thoroughly enjoyed our visit here - it was good to be able to look all over the ship, at the various decks and areas the crew lived and worked in. As the tickets last for 1 year from date of purchase, we may well return in the spring / summer.

What a lovely day out! Great price, pay once and can return for a full year! There are some great exhibitions on lots to see! The mock street was so fascinating. Lovely grounds to walk around and have a picnic too! Highly recommend.

New playground area is lovely, good for all ages. The cafe is now renovated with modern toilets as always a bonus. Butterfly world is always a hot, they live the meercats and other creatures inside. The museum is very affordable to get into, an annual family pass is worth it. Kids love the old street and especially the sweet shop. There is a river walking distance that they can go and feed the ducks. The skate park also excellent for all ages, scooters and bikes.

Went to the butterfly 🦋 world whole family really enjoyed it. Went in twice within the same day. Also went on the teesside princess boat cruise thing and that was really good aswell the staff were friendly and pleasant and the food and drink aboard the boat was amazing aswell well worth the cost for the boat and food and butterly world amazing day out

My children had a great time playing for hours at the park here. There is so many different things to play on and its been done up since my last visit which i didn’t think could be improved and it was so over the moon. Lovely cafe here reasonably priced food and drink and nice clean toilets to use. They also have a big skate park here where it can be used for skates, skate boards, bikes and scooters. Absolutely brilliant fun for most ages, probably 5+. Lots of places to eat a picnic on the grass or tables and lots of walks to do here. Right by the water gives you lively views to enjoy also. The Museum is great place and the children will enjoy that too walking down a victorian street. Parking is free, which can only be a bonus as there are not many places that do that anymore. So come to Preston Park!!!

Museum closed today, butterfly world Amazing, new playground getting built, skate park, public toilets and plenty walks, and it's free to park.

A great day out or just for a walk. Preston park has it all. A beautiful museum that is great for all age groups, and lovely cafes that serve fresh food. You can walk for miles around the grounds and by the river tees. It’s even got Butterfly world for the younger ones. The kids play areas is currently under construction and getting a fresh new look, but looks like it’ll be completed soon. Plenty of parking available. Parking is free and has charging points for the electric vehicles. The park is a regular visit for me and my dog Rosie.

So much to do! Something for everyone. Park, museum, cafe. So much space, clean toilets, friendly staff in the cafe, prices are reasonable too.

Easy parking and great views with a steep and slightly less steep walk to the top . Would definitely recommend appropriate footwear, it can be tricky in places. The minimum 2 hour parking is only just long enough to get to the top and back if you don't stop for a breather.

A great beginner trail for families to enjoy. Lovely local 360 views at the trig point. The trail offers a man made stepping route all the way to the top (last section rock climb ‘easy’). Local facilities 🚾 🅿️ are well maintained.

Did the short, steep hike up from the A173 car park up to the Roseberry Topping summit. The car park has toilets, one negative is there are no parking concessions for disabled people with blue badges, not sure why as they are hardly likely to be climbing this hill! As for the hill itself, it is obviously a prominent feature of the local area & the views from the top are very good on a clear day. There are a multitude of routes you can take, we took the most popular one.

Beautiful place to visit, near Middlesbrough. Elevation of 320 meters but feels much more than that, fantastic views from the top.

One of my favourite walks, not too difficult & great fun for everyone! Views from the top are stunning 😍

A small, but steep outcrop on the Moors. The stone steps are hard work but the view is worth the effort.

You do just Roseberry topping from the carpark or do 11 km walk to the Captan cook memorial. I have been couple of times and it has been lovely both times. If you want to do the hard / steep climb follow the steps otherwise follow the path on your right. The car park is handy if you can find a free bay. You can park for all day for £5.50. On both occasions I was not able find a parking bay. I ended up parking in he kings head inn few meters away for £6.00 all day. If you buy drinks or food for over £10 they refund the ticket charges. I I would recommend to have drinks after your climb not before.😁