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.

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.

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.

Great ruins to visit with a lot of history. Some of it had been fenced off when we went, for safety/repairs, but this doesn't detract from what you can explore. You need to use your imagination of the builds between the Abby and the mill but the model when you go in gives you a good idea of what could have been.

Impressive remains of what was once a huge and important abbey. Lots to walk around, with plenty of interesting information, including a 3D mapping and how it would have looked over the years. Well worth a visit if In the area

Enjoyed my visit. Unfortunately, some areas are fenced off due to potential of falling masonry caused by the very old age of the place, but that wasnt a major issue. I must have been a beautiful place when first completed in 1200s.

Jedburgh Abbey is one of those places that stops you in your tracks. Rising up in the middle of the town, the remains of this 12th-century Augustinian abbey are breathtaking — towering stone arches, intricate carvings, and enough left standing to imagine the grandeur it once held. We spent a peaceful hour or two exploring the ruins, wandering through the cloisters and along the grassy grounds where you can look straight through the open windows to the hills beyond. There’s a small museum too, with fascinating artefacts that tell the story of the abbey’s turbulent past and the cross-border conflicts that shaped it. It’s right in the centre of Jedburgh, easy to reach on foot, and surrounded by lovely cafés and little shops (but there are some Abbey picnic spots of you fancy!). Even if you’ve seen other Border abbeys, Jedburgh feels special — calm, atmospheric, and beautifully preserved.

It is a really interesting Abbey & worth a visit. There is quite a lot of it left & what is left is really nice & it gives you a idea on how nice & grand it was during it's glory days. It is a interesting visit, the history is great. Today, I was lucky the sun came out & it added to it.

there is something magical about Abbey ruins throughput the UK and Jedbury Abbey is certainly that ..you can imagine the splendour.. Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders ..Jedburg Abbey was certainly one on my bucket list for our Scilottish trip

Stopped in passing, amazing history, and walking through the remains of this former Abbey is spectacular. Well worth a visit, the entrance fee for 1x adult is £7.50

Visited here a few times over the years and still taken back by the beautiful gardens and attention to detail. We drove to Jedburgh from Washington for a day visit and I'm pleased we did. Firstly, it's free to visit; however, you can leave a donation to keep up with the maintenance. The wonderful lady who greets visitors, located at the entrance is very knowledgeable and very friendly. I very much enjoyed speaking with her during our visit. We read all the information boards alongside the exhibits, which were very informative and easy to read and comprehend. Definitely spend some time reading these as it paints a picture of Mary Queen of Scots life and her ultimate death. Overall, the building and grounds have been kept in excellent condition. A very informative visit and I plan to visit again in the future.

a wonderful little museum that goes through the amazing powerful and tragic life of Mary Queen of Scots ..really a brutal story of betrayal of people that should have had her back the most and a crown in England that was afraid of what she might become ..certainly there are somethings she done that didnt help her cause ...the house has a room that Mary was said to have stayed in one night but it so much more then ...its free but please donate to help with its upkeep and wont take much time out of your day ...have included some pics of Jedburg as well ...beautiful little town to have a nice coffee tea and cake

Free to enter but donations are appreciated, there is an audio guide which was £2.50, dig friendly in the garden but not the house, steep winding steps inside

Fantastic house to explore and full of History and Mary Queen of Scots story gift shop was great too and not overpriced..Free parking and entry into the house was also free..if you go to Jedburgh do not miss out visit Mary's House

Sited close to Jedburgh Abbey, this historic building is worth a visit. Set in pleasing gardens, the museum is free admission, but open to donations. It is set across three floors with steep spiral access to upper floors. Steeped in history and tells the tale of Mary Queen Of Scots life.

Surprisingly Interesting house full of facts and history of Mary Queen of Scott's. It's worth reading all the fact boards to get the known history of her life and the life of the house. Please donate to keep places like this going.

Interesting house and story in Jedburgh. More than just "Mary, queen of Scots stayed here". Information about her life in full with a number of illustrations and artefacts. Free admission but opportunity to make a donation to the charity that curates the house. Note that there are steep stairs to access all levels over three floors. Well worth the visit.

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.

Probably one of my favourite experiences at Eyemouth!! The guide was very informative when stopping at each location and even handed out laminated paper with images and information on about both the area and the marine life. You do get the chance to see dolphins, porpoises and even orcas on occasion. I unfortunately didn't get that lucky but definitely worth the money paid!!!

This was an amazing experience. It was the first time we’ve been on a rib and certainly won’t be the last! The guide was lovely and gave us great local information Saw some seals lazing on some rocks and lots of bird life Highly recommended

We had a really fantastic time. We requested a special trip to Siccar Point and Laura was really accommodating and easy to work with. The boat ride itself was lovely and we loved spending the morning with Tim and Laura. If you're around Edinburgh, it's totally worth a half day to get out of town and see the countryside and the coastline.

Absolutely incredible! What a thrill! The staff were great and knowledgeable, saw dolphins, jellyfish, seals, all sorts of birds, the new asguard but not Thor 🤣 brilliant value for money and just great family fun! Can't wait to go on again!

We had a fantastic time on the rib trip yesterday, the two tour leaders were lovely people with a clear passion for the whole coastline. They were very informative and explained what attracts people to the area for different activities, the different wildlife in and out of the water and the history of the areas. It was lots of fun, and the adrenaline junkie in me loved the speed back to Eyemouth at the end. We all hugely recommended the rib trip, it was a really great hour spent

Booked to ride the rib on a random Monday in October. We had stayed in Coldingham for 5 days and booked the trip as a wee treat. Tim instantly put my nervous hubby at ease. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and the large pod of dolphins were an added bonus. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks Tim.

Wonderful trip, very informative tour of Eyemouth to St Abbs coastline. Looking for marine mammals but also birds and a short stop inside St adds harbour. Sadly no marine mammals aside from the Eyemouth harbour resident seals but this is not the fault of the trip providers. We enjoyed it non the less. Everybody including the other group that joined our family really enjoyed the relaxed trip out but also the full speed run back to the harbour where every single person aboard was smiling ear to ear. The gentleman providing our tour was clearly very passionate about the local area but also very proud of it's business' but also about coastal conservation. And even about boats he spoke with our son about all of the jobs you can do related to the ocean and boats which he was very pleased with.

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.

Free parking and entrance. Dog friendly. Ample space for a quiet picnic amongst the ruins of the castle. Very atmospheric, you can feel the history and the beauty of the area. Worth a visit

Etal Castle is a pleasant stop if you are passing by. Plenty of free parking when we visited. Both the gatehouse and tower buildings are shells of their former glory, but drawings fill in the missing details. The wall is still substantial. The site has a large enclosed lawn with a picnic table or two near the historic buildings. Visited in late May 2025

It's a small English Heritage site, but ruins like this have their own charm. We used the car park on site, but the previous time we caught the Heatherslaw Railway for a short but pleasant ride that takes you right by the castle ruins. There are some information boards and a few benches/picnic tables and a large grassy area for children to play in. It's a very short distance to the Black Bull pub and the Lavender Tearooms and I would suggest crossing the road to have a look at the small chapel.

Charming castle ruins nestled on grounds that are on the edge of a quaint village. There is no charge to visit and the parking is free as well. A miniature rail runs from behind the castle to Heatherslaw and is quite fun for something different to do. Certainly worth a stop if you are in the area.

It's not really Castle, but some parts left over the centuries. There are amazing structures that showing brief of how great construction it was. Beautiful place for a relaxing walk or picnic with family or friends. Acsses is free so no tickets needed.

Great place to visit. The castle is a ruin but there's a lovely shop selling cider and wine. There's also a wonderful café nearby selling food, drinks and lovely chocolates. Enjoy a trip on the train too!

Nice historic place to visit. Basic info boards. Easy to access and free parking. Picnic benches. Cider/winery on site. Access to the Heatherslaw steam railway. Shops and restaurants in nearby Etal village.

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.

Myself and my wife Angela bought a caravan here at Hareshaw Linn Holiday Home Park last October and we have never looked back. We actually had a caravan elsewhere before we moved here and were a little bit unhappy about a lot of things there so decided to look to move somewhere else. I used to be a delivery driver, and used to deliver to Bellingham and knew it was a lovely quaint village but I had never actually been to the caravan site. Anyway, we decided to check it out and thought it seemed quiet and friendly, just like what we were looking for. But before jumping in like we did at our last site we told Gareth that we were going to check out some more sites first. The nice thing was that Gareth advised us to just do that and to make sure we were picking the right site for us. Not being pushy and trying to sell us a caravan straight away. We took his advise and did just that, going round about 10 other sites before we decided that the first one, this one, was the one for us. Beautiful site, friendly people, village within walking distance, and of course absolutely beautiful views. Thank you Gareth for that little bit of advice. 😁

I've had my holiday home on Hareshaw Linn Caravan Park for almost a year now and can, hand on heart, say its one of the best decisions I have ever made. It's my tranquil space, nestled in the heart of beautiful northumberland. I feel my stress levels dropping as soon as I drive onto the park. Its an owners only site, and everyone has been incredibly welcoming and friendships are being made. The manager, Gareth, and his team are always on hand, happy to help with any questions, or even if you just fancy a chat. Would, without question, choose here again in a heartbeat.

Love it here.....amazing scenery and really peaceful. Had a place here for a year and a half....can't imagine ever leaving. Really close to the village....local pubs, local brewery, golf course, cafes...what more do you need...and it's pet friendly (was going to say dog friendly....but one of the lodges has the most gorgeous cat)....oh....and the manager Gareth is canny as well....

We found this park whilst visiting Bellingham, a beautiful village which we fell in love with years ago! How happy are we to have found our sanctuary and ‘happy place, in this park! Highly recommend visit and a chat with Gareth who will support you in finding your very own happy place!

What a hidden gem, tucked away at the outskirts of Bellingham, uncrowded and well maintained , this was our first holiday park site and we couldn’t be happier, friendly helpful residents and the park manager Gareth can’t do enough for you, Definitely recommend this place and it’s ideally sited within reach of an incredible amount of places to visit. Top marks

Great holiday park with fantastic views over the hills and a lovely little village is just next door within a short walk , we have loved first few years being there, gareth the park manager is very helpfull and would aanswer any questions for new comers.

Lovely quiet site, Dog friendly, lovely people around you, Ideal family site, or even for retirement, Gareth the salesman, always in or around his office to help you, or talk to,

We were really looking forward to visiting the Grace Darling Museum and although the RNLI tourist leaflet states it is open all year around it's not open on Saturday or Sunday. However if you cross the road to St Aidan's church there is a memorial to her inside the church which is open and a lovely church to walk around.

This museum is not very big but tells story of Grace Darling really well,cobble Grace and her Father rowed that night to rescue 7 survivors is amazing. Really worth visit. No entry fee but donations gratefully accepted. Memorial is in Church across the road.

Fascinating museum with original artifacts from the day of Grace Darling. It also holds the original boat that was used in the rescue as well as the journal kept by Grace's father. The one issue that we had was that we had planned on parking across the street as was mentioned on the website, but the lot was closed. And the street parking was all taken. We ended up in the Pay & Display lot across from the castle. We were fortunate to have arrived early, because as we were returning to the car, there were no open spaces available. This was on a Tuesday in mid-September. So, be sure to have a back-up parking plan when you visit. We found the museum to be well worth climbing the hill from the lot to visit.

A small but really well organised free museum telling the story of a very ordinary but remarkable woman’s selfless bravery and sense of duty. Some great interactive displays and exhibits from the Victorian era

It was free to get into the museum all they recommend you do is donate to the charity on your way out of the museum . It not very big museum , so it should only take u half and hour to look round . I recommend this to anyone that like a bit history.

Free entry. The museum is small but packed with lots of information about Grace and her family. There are low level button-press actions for little ones, and the 'light up' model of the lighthouse is great. There are short, informative videos too. A small RNLI shop is also on site.

Lovely, small museum located a few steps away from where Grace was born in beautiful Bamburgh. It is run by welcoming volunteers who will be pleased to help or give you information. Well worth the drive to see.

The castle offers a lovely view from the grounds; however, I can’t recommend paying for entry at the current price. During my visit, we paid £43.50 for two adults, including £6 for parking. For that amount, I expected considerably more content and historical depth. The exhibits are heavily focused on the current family and the Victorian era. Personally, I would have preferred to see more emphasis on the castle’s earlier history, especially given its origins dating back to around 547 AD, but that may come down to individual taste. Interestingly, I found the nearby church to hold far greater historical significance than the castle itself. The World War II display felt somewhat out of place, and the kitchen area has clearly been converted into an extension of the gift shop, which further reduces the amount of authentic content on offer, and there isn’t much to begin with. I also found it odd that the guidebook we bought didn’t include a map, and there were no clear directional signs inside the castle grounds. This made it surprisingly difficult to know where to go or whether we had seen everything, which detracted a bit from the experience. In addition, many of the windows were quite dirty, which took away from what could have been some lovely views from inside. I think we may have just expected too much. By contrast, I found castles such as Warkworth, Alnwick and even Skipton to offer a much richer historical experience for a similar or even lower price. While Bamburgh’s setting is undeniably beautiful, the overall visit felt more like a family heritage exhibition than a deep dive into its remarkable past.

The castle sits on a hill overlooking the sea and the nearby town. The views from the castle are stunningly beautiful. There is a lot to see in the castle as well as outside. I would say give yourself two to three hours to be sure you see everything. Would definitely recommend a visit.

This is an amazing castle. The access is formidable, it’s kept very well, and the displays are perfect, not too little, not too much. The added air and auto museum were icing on the cake.

This is the most impressive castle i have seen to date, the views are amazing and the history is second to none. The castle itself is massive and very imposing, just imagining being in that time having to look at this daunting castle, wow, absolutely amazing, definitely a must see for anyone that has ever watched the Last Kingdom.

Beautiful setting and nice place but Christmas theme took away from the historical displays and not much was shown of the history before the caste. There was also much of the castle interior that was not publicly assessable

Was a brilliant experience, went on a Sunday was quiet and easy to navigate. Beautiful views from all around the castle could really spend the whole day taking all the history in

What an amazing place to visit. The grounds have some stunning views over the beach. The rooms are kept in great condition. The staff were brilliant and informative. There is parking at the castle which is £6 or you can park across the road in another car park. The gift shop was great and there are toilets near the cafe's. I felt there was not enough toilets for the amount of visitors.

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.

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

Amazing historic mansion set in extensive wooded grounds. What a treat, a Victorian mansion built for an enterprising engineer who innovated so much. The house is filled with firsts in so many fields, the first house to have hydro-electric lighting, pneumatic and powered devices to make household life easier. It's the epitome of a smart Victorian house, which was 40 years ahead of it's time. The gardens were all designed from scratch, in what was just open moorland. There's a rock garden, formal garden, pine woods, and extensive woodlands with long walks and a Carrige Drive which you can drive along and stop at the various points of interest. The original hydroelectric features are still there with good information boards. We knew it was going to be good, and it is! 😎👍👍👍👍👍

A gorgeous castle with a fascinating history—definitely worth a visit! The views are breathtaking, and the staff are warm and welcoming. I also had the chance to join a Quidditch lesson, which was so much fun (even tho it’s serious business!). Overall, a wonderful and memorable experience :)))”

This castle is in a different league! The rooms are extremely ornate, great portraits, fantastic ceilings and amazing fireplaces. A shame that indoor photography was not allowed. It is lived in. The views outside are wonderful , also great exhibits of armoury and all the paraphernalia that goes with it. A 'must see' for all.

We visited with our whole family and had an amazing time! We bought our tickets in advance and came just 2 days before the season ended. The staff were fantastic — even with some power issues, they handled everything smoothly and still made the experience great for everyone. The weather was perfect, the history of the castle is incredible, and the broomstick flying activity was a big hit with the kids! A beautiful place full of charm and stories. Highly recommend visiting Alnwick Castle!

Stunning place to visit. Fun for all the family. Plenty to do and see. It's amazing to know that the family still live there during the public closing time and during the winter. The rooms are beautiful and awe-inspiring. I wish my physical media collection looked like their library. The grounds are great and we even got to learn how to fly our broomsticks. Well worth a visit. The dragon area was a great addition too, well thought out. Lots of toilets and multiple gift shops.

Gorgeous castle! For Harry Potter fans, this is where the famous broomstick flying scene from the first movie was filmed! There are talks and events throughout the day regarding the magical side of the castle as well as more traditional evens like weapons and armor talks, soap making and a fun dragon quest! A place with rich history and enjoyability for all ages! 10/10 highly recommend

Best intact and still working castle visited. Kids had an amazing time dressing up in medieval costumes, making soap and learning to fly on broomsticks. The adults had an amazing experience with seeing and hearing all the history with very informative guides and information displays.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this castle. It’s beautifully maintained, with a wide range of activities and guided tours that kept me engaged throughout the day. I ended up spending the entire day exploring.

First time visiting & was in October. So all the plants were dieing off which was inevitable for this time of year but nether the less we had a brilliant day. The waterfall feature is stunning. The tour round the poison garden was great. We had fun in the crazy golf. Had a lovely walk round the gardens & the different water fountains. Will definitely be returning in spring to swing in the cherry trees. Amazing day out. Well worth a visit.

What a fantastic day out! Alnwick Garden is even more impressive in person. The sheer variety of plants is incredible, and the displays, especially the stunning water features, are amazing. I particularly enjoyed the unique Poison Garden tour, which was both entertaining and educational. It's a must-see for anyone in the area!

Lovely day out. I purchased the annual ticket which is well worth the money. We've visited a few times and it's always a great time, all parts of the garden are lovely. The bamboo labyrinth is very cool! Even the food is good!

The water cascade feature looks impressive, especially so when all the fountain jets are active. Unfortunately most of the time there are no active fountain jets, or only a few are active for a short period. I saw the majority or all the fountain jets active whilst I was having lunch in the cafe, but despite several subsequent attempts to get a video recording of all fountain jets working on a couple of occasions during the afternoon it didn't happen again which is very disappointing. The ornamental garden above the cascade is attractively laid out with trees providing additional height to the hedges around each flower bed. Near the bottom of the cascade is a hedged maze like area with multiple interesting water features. The poison garden can only be accessed by guided tour which was very informative and interesting. The cafe serves a good selection of hot and cold food, drinks and cakes and is well laid out. I would recommend visiting, but I think the adult entrance fee is excessive. Although I w

Alnwick Gardens was a lovely place to visit, even in November. The Poison Garden was definitely the highlight, though the tour itself felt a bit shorter than expected. The on-site dining was quite expensive and the quality did not quite match the price, so I would recommend eating elsewhere for better value. Overall, it’s still a beautiful attraction, and I would recommend a visit.

A lovely garden great for all generations. We went when the blossom trees were out and it was beautiful. My daughter and I also had an afternoon tea which was delicious. I would definitely recommend anyone visiting.

Absolutely brilliant , beautiful place to visit. The landscaping is out of this world and you are surrounded by fantastic things to look at and explore. From the bamboo maze to the poison garden it was all such a great experience. The water cascade and water features around the grounds are awesome and we are so lucky to have a place like this on our doorstep. The toilets were clean and fresh, the guides were very informative and helpful and the eating places were great value for money. Different levels of car parking, with drop off point and accessibility parking at the door and tiered parking (£3.50 all day) just across the road. Everything was well thought out and there are places inside for souvenirs and gifts. A perfect day out.

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

A lovely coastal walk to get up to the castle takes around 20-30 minutes from the harbour depending on how fast you walk. The views from the castle and on the walk up are stunning. The castle doesn't have a great deal left but you can get up the main tower and the views from the top are fantastic. The staff were great and informative. One told us that you can sometimes see dolphins off the coast. There are toilets on site. You will need to park on the road leading in to the coastal town and walk up to the castle.

Undoubtedly one of the finest English Heritage sites to visit in the country. Stunning position on the cliffs and the castle ruins are visible for miles. You can walk from Craster (just over a mile), but we approached from Dunstan Steads (under a mile). Excellent views of the birds on the cliffs. At the castle the cliffs are mainly fenced off but there are warning signs of the sheer drop. Terrific views from the top of the castle - care needed on the spiral staircase though. There are toilets , and a small English Heritage shop - very helpful staff. Definitely worth making the effort to visit.

I’ve wanted to visit Dunstanburgh Castle since I was a nipper and finally got to visit in October 2025. It didn’t disappoint. Bonus it’s dog friendly but there is cattle/sheep on the section between Craster and the castle itself. Nice ruins to wander around with stunning views. We paid £6.80 each, discount for booking online before going. Not enough signage about the history, probably want to sell you a guidebook for £4.50 instead. We extended the walk by taking our dog down to Embleton Bay afterwards. A great half day out.

Lovely Spot and Stunning Views!
We parked at the Craster car park — really convenient, with payment options by card, cash, or app. It’s just a short walk to the beachfront from there. Once you reach the shore, you can take a scenic walk to the castle (about 40–45 minutes). The views along the seafront are absolutely stunning — a pure joy for the soul.

Lovely walk to the castle from Craster to see the ruins of the castle. The Dunstanburgh Castle is in hands of English Heritage but it's owned by National Trust so it's free entry for NT members too. The staff made some sarcastic comments about NT when they checked our passes but the rest of the staff were nice and friendly. The castle is situated in a very windy spot but if you go on tower the views are absolutely stunning. There are some benches and tables available in the yard, toilets available too but no running water.

Lovely place to visit. Staff were really friendly, well-maintained, and not too busy. Just mind out that it's a reasonably long walk from the car park if you have a toddler with you!

Fantastic castle. Beautiful ruins of a once majestic castle. The site and the grounds are gorgeous, the drama of the setting cannot be overstated. Easy parking although about 30 minute walk across fields to the castle: generally flat ground and a pathway to keep to for ease. Wish I lived locally so I could go more often.

An excellent ruin of a castle. We were lucky enough to have birds of prey showing as we arrived. Wonderful to see and hear about the birds. The is parking at the castle. You have to pay £3.50 for parking unless you are a national trust member. This is normal for national trust sites. There were toilets in the car park but they are not looked after the best. Lots of cobwebs and dirt and no soap in the toilets. It normally shuts at 5 during the summer months but the staff were very much rushing to shut up from half 4. This is the reason for the 4 star review the actual castle was 5 star. Plenty of areas to explore and learn about. Lots of information boards and voice boards around the site. The main building was amazing with lots of rooms and stairs to explore. The gift shop was small, however there was a tent which had more things in but this shut very early and we were not able to look around before we left. We do like to take souvenirs away with the sites name on.

Nice castle to visit especially if your part of the English Heritage as its free parking and entry. Quite alot of the castle remaining so plenty to look around. Also nice to walk down into the village with cafes and a few shops to visit. Overall well worth a visit.

Second visit in a decade visiting Warkworth Castle, and equally enjoyable this second time. Warkworth Castle is partly a ruins. But its main building (the Great Tower) has three floors of enclosed space. Definitely set aside time for the Great Tower to appreciate the variety of rooms, many passageways, several stairways, and the great views from windows. And, like me, you might also need some time trying to find your companions in the building! The signage has good info about several rooms/work areas. It also engages visitors with fictional dialogues about daily life in the Great Tower The castle’s elevated position and the Great Tower’s height provide excellent views of the surrounding area from several windows. The large outdoor lawn within the fortress between entrance and Great Fortress offers plenty of area for kids (and adults) to romp around. Parking (on lawn) for about 60 cars (my estimate). Visited in late May 2025

An absolute gem of a town! So much history too. Castle ruins, Hermitage built in a cave across the river with carved alters inside, Acessed by a small boat. Book your boat ticket at the castle where Parking all day is only £3.50. Local church with a sad story. Glorious river walks. Dog friendly pub called Masons.

I adore this castle - every time I go to Northumberland, I come here. It is an English heritage managed castle, it has a large carpark and has some accessible areas for anyone with mobility issues but the keep has stairs and no wheelchair access. It has some fantastic stone masonry work and some hidden markings - original angel of the north 😏 The staff are always welcoming and friendly and full of knowledge. Visit and enjoy this stunning castle for its ruined beauty 🥰

Surprisingly good. Lots to explore and great views too. Definitely worth a visit - a walk along the River Coquet is recommended as well.

Great place to visit, dog friendly in all areas, the main part of the castle was huge although a ruin was great to explore, as a child you could have a fab game of hide and seek, there is a free audio guide which tells you about the history of the castle while you explore

Really nice small zoo for a good entry price. Great days out and good for all ages. Lots of nice talks to learn more about the animals cared for. There is a diverse range and the stuff are generally knowledgeable. Found a weekend in term time to be quieter than school holidays however the layout of the site means it's not too crowded. Was surprised of the amount of animals, more publicity is definitely needed to raise the profile. I didn't travel by bus but noticed that the 777 from Morpeth to Kingston park goes past the entrance which would be helpful for many people.

Please be aware this is open weekends and school holidays only as it's a learning facility, part of the college. It's a small zoo but I think the price reflects that. It's great for kids, buggy friendly, a lot of variety of animals and a play park. There is a snack hut but I'd recommend taking a picnic and maybe using the hut for an ice cream treat or coffee. The keepers are knowledgeable, there are talks and other activities depending on the time of year.

Went with my granddaughter and her parents and the alpacas were the first appealing animal, but the meerkats just wowed us all! Such a lovely place and such good value for a young family. Loads of different animals and a nice little playground, with a very reasonably priced snack hut. Will definitely visit again!

Absolutely brilliant place, Plenty to see, Small yes but everyone here really cares about the animals and it's dirt cheap to get in. Went round a few times and each time we got up close to some rare animals, it was lovely to see even in the winter.

Visited on a bank holiday Monday. Easy to get parked, no wait to get in. Staff are friendly and chatty, with different activities happening through the day.

Amazing place, extremely affordable and so many interesting creatures! We had a wonderful family day out

We had a lovely few hours here midweek. It was a bit rubbish weather wise so there were a few animals who were a bit shy but we saw plenty. The girls loved seeing the peahen wondering about and we attended the meerkat and lemur feeds which were both led by knowledgeable keepers. My one issue was that several of the disabled parking spaces were taken up by some scrap wood- luckily it wasn't busy so we were able to park but on a busier day it would have been a problem for either myself or another disabled person.

Absolutely fantastic experience — by far the best hands-on farm visit in the UK! The farm wasn’t crowded, which made the visit even more enjoyable. There were plenty of activities for kids, including a fun tractor ride that they loved. The café offered a great selection of warm, tasty food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended for a family day out!

What a great day out for all the family. Nice place to just wander around and look and meet the animals. Nice restaurant on site, plenty to keep the young ones entertained. Great play areas, the granddaughter loved her day out.

Fantastic time spent here with our grandson. He had a great time seeing all the animals and the tractor ride. The goats all came to greet us which was lovely to see. The play area was good. Lots to see and do here highly recommended.

Lots of lovely things for children to do. Lots of different animals to feed and small animals to hold. Big playground, trampolines, bouncy cushions, karts and pedal vehicles. Didn't try the cafe but it looked good. Nice clean accessible toilets. We had a lovely time.

The absolute best day as usual! Not only is there enough to do to last ALL day, but the staff are just exceptional. Our girls absolutely adore Heather, Skye, Mason, Rebecca, Liv, Sophie, Sarah, Jackie, Andy, Farmer Linda, Gail, and everyone else who makes each and every trip so special! The Halloween events this year are absolutely top tier. We can't wait for Christmas!!! Thank you for making each visit so special everyone!

The staff couldn’t have impressed us any better than they did! From entering we were greeted and seem to quickly, we went to the cafe for a quick bite to each and the staff again friendly, attentive and couldn’t have done anymore to help! Now onto the lamb feeding in the outside area, I have never been to a farm where you can sit and stroke the animals, feed them with bottles and food along with have a lovely chat about their names and their ages! We were in conversation with a lovely young lass who realised we had walked for 40 minutes to go to the farm and in passing mentioned it to another one of the workers (my memory has failed on names) and they informed us they could give us a lift back to North Shields if it was of any help - I have never seen such outstanding customer service in my whole life and it is a job I do daily. The whole farm was clean, full of animals with a variety for all ages and I 1000% will be coming back (hopefully a Saturday when the bus is running). The farm is in a beautiful and peaceful area and is definitely suited for all ages not just little ones!

Fantastic day out for our 8 year old daughter. She loved the tyre slide, trampoline and animal handling. It was very cold on the day (in Oct) we went which did limit our engagement with the outdoor play areas. The only reason I've given 4 star instead of 5 is the value for money, fantastic value for our daughter but we felt the admission price for the adults wasn't good value (with us really supervising the youngster).

This place is amazing! Well worth a visit. They do guided tours as well which gives you some history which helps contextualise the site.

This is a great day out. Plenty to see and learn. The kids enjoyed it too. There were some buildings you could get in but others under refurbishment. We arrived on the 1 Sunday a month that the sounds are not on until 12. There are plenty of information boards and they are written well and quite funny. The car park is free and at the site. There are toilets in the car park and in the main building. There is also a cafe here woth a gift shop. The staff were polite.

Absolutely love this museum a must visit for everyone of all ages. A brilliant record of industrial and social history with varying displays, exhibitions and events as well as the famous Ashington Painters artworks.

Visiting woodhorn Museum and it was fantastic! 🏰👍 Loved exploring the museum's exhibits, learning about the history of Northumberland's coal mining industry. The pit tours were a real highlight, giving a glimpse into the lives of the miners. Friendly staff and great interactive displays. Highly recommend! 👍 #WoodhornMuseum #Northumberland"

Brilliant weather for a brilliant day, Classic and Vintage Car Rally on as well made even more enjoyable for my son and me...!

Really interesting place to visit, friendly staff, plenty of free parking, dog friendly except in the main building, cafe on site, close by is also a lakeside walk, well worth a visit

This is one of our favourite museums as a family. Firstly it is so accessible both for me as someone with a physical disability, and for other family members who are neurodiverse. Woodhorn museum is probably the most physically accessible place I've visited with two exceptions - The playground; The cafe. Now my kids are older, I don't worry about the playground so much as they play without needing me but a few years ago there's no way I could have got my mobility scooter up or around there. The café, I've tried twice to navigate with my scooter and it's not set out right for independent scooter/wheelchair users. Food/drink items are too high too reach, it's too difficult to both carry a tray of food and drive a scooter or wheelchair, and there are too many tables to safely get in/out. Aside from this (and I recognise I said that it's probably the most accessible which hopefully shows how inaccessible some places are while believing they tick every box!) I love Woodhorn! Firstly, the price is incredible and kids under 16 go free- plus the pass lasts a whole year. So once we have it we will drive up a few times a year. There is always something different going on each school holiday to draw us back, although to be honest my girls love going through the mining history museum every time due to it's interactive features anyway!

Today me and Star had a lovely walk at Tynemouth Longsands North. She absolutely loved walking on the sand and taking a dip in the sea. Great weather with a cool breeze, but also walm.

Beautiful beach close to Clercoast metro station. It is a beautiful walk and dogs are allowed until the end of March. Definitely worth a stroll on a sunny day. It was quite windy but was still super pretty to walk on the beach. A must visit when in the area.

Beautiful beach. It was super clean! Almost got eaten by a seagull though

Lovely clean beach. Large areas are dog-friendly. Plenty of facilities such as cafes, toilets, parking, pubs, surf school as well as historic landmarks. Great views and ice cream.

Great beach, it can get packed so pick your time carefully. The traffic scheme means it is easier to park at Crusoe's now 🙂. Whatever the weather there are always people here having fun, evsn swimming and surfung in the hail and snow 🤣🌊

Exquisite view and space to be with friends, family or by yourself. Eateries along the beach if you want to grab a drink or a bite. Lots of people come in to try surfing too.

Lovely long sandy beach popular with surfers; there is a surf school at the southern end. The incline is very slight so you have to go a long way out to get be out of your depth. There is a restaurant/caffe at both the north and south end of the beach, the one at the south end has lots of beach chairs out on the sand. As with Whitley Bay, the southern half of this beach is a no dog zone between May & September.

Fabulous market at Tynemouth Metro station on Saturdays from 9am. Lots of stalls from news craft goods to second hand and antiques. After the market have a walk around Tynemouth I would also recommend a walk up the coast to Whitley Bay, bit of a long walk but worth it

Lovely little market. Plenty of art, photography, keepsakes and great food options, but my favourite part was The Sidings, a little row of shops I'd not seen before. Beautiful flowers by Jules, sustainable household goods at Buy the Kilo and old-school sweet shop Sweet Reminisce. There's also Tynemouth Barbers (not that I need that nowadays!) and Love Shy Tattoo shop, which I'm not brave enough to visit, but their work is fantastic. Last but by no means least House of Frame. Bespoke picture framing with a fantastic selection of frames, a friendly face and a well stocked Gallery from original and limited edition local artists (Prefab, Mul & Lucie in the Sky) to little pick-me-up funky A4 framed prints and everything in-between. Can't recommend a visit enough!!!

Beautiful building. Hordes of people. Good ambience. Not a lot of variety. The French crepes were delicious

Lovely Sunday morning trip. About an hour to get around. Good amount of variety. Plenty of food places

Love the tynemouth market its so fun and quirky

The variety and quality of products and happy atmosphere make this well worth a visit.

Great market. Lots of choice. My favourite stall is the lady selling Greek food. Olive oils, tahinis etc. Some authentic art work in a wide range of mediums, at fair prices. Some good food kiosks/vans too, with a reasonable amount of choice for veggie and vegan diets. Probably could do with a few more seats though, as its no fun eating food walking around!

Lovely ship, good crossing, terrible inside bunk bed cabin!! Thin walls with party people going to Amsterdam! Drinking until 2am!! No sleep whatsoever! Expensive breakfast buffet like a sale opening day! Such a big rush for the overcooked inedible breakfast! ! Friendly, hard working crew.

This was the first time we went from Newcastle to IJmuiden with DFDS and we won't do this again. Sorry, but for the money it costs and the experience DFDS has, it is really bad. First of all, the information in advance: there is none. You have no idea what your cabin number is, not even when you get it (you get it at check-in). Your account only contains the details of the trip, nothing else. And the journey itself: we were in a family cabin on deck 6 and it was like sleeping in the engine room. A huge noise, everything was shaking, no sleep. It was hot, the air conditioning barely worked. Really worthless. Upon arrival it was chaos: arrival time was 9:45, we were home at 12:45 and we live in Haarlem (20 minutes drive). From now on we will use the tunnel, which is a detour, but much more pleasant and much cheaper.

We travel regularly on the Newcastle - Amsterdam route with our dog as we do the Europe trip 8 times a year. Check in process is smooth. With the dog, papers are checked at the same time as our passports and scanner is provided to check the micro chip. Once on board, staff will assist if you need help getting to your cabin. We always have a dog friendly cabin, so know where we're going - thanks for the gravy bone today from our dog! Dog exercise area means we can sit outside with the dog if desired. Then dinner - we always do the buffet, plenty choice and the food is good, would recommend booking - a decent sleep (smooth crossing helps 😊) and after a decent breakfast it's time to disembark. For us, this is a great option coming from Scotland and having 2000km drive in Europe to our destination. We arrive refreshed, well fed and ready for the onward journey. Note we do sometimes travel via the Eurotunnel or Santander /Bilbao crossings to south of England but this one is our favourite overall.

Myself and my wife had an excellent time on the DFDS mini cruise to Amsterdam, cannot sing it's praises enough. Room was small but clean and comfortable, boat atmosphere was excellent especially on the return voyage, we had a really relaxed two days at sea and it was awesome. If I was to find faults it would be that there was a lack of food for my wife who is Coeliac, and the boats WiFi wasn't the best but to be fair we were in the middle of the north sea, drinks were a bit pricey but you can buy from duty free and save some cash if you want, all in all more than happy for what we got for our money. Will definitely be doing this again.

The ferry is a little tired in places, but not so much that it's a problem. The staff are excellent and try to do whatever they can to help. Both the public areas and cabins are kept clean, with lots of visible cleaning of the former throughout the journey. Food at the buffet is much better than expected for a captive audience, especially the very well cooked meats. If you can justify the cost, the commodore de luxe rooms are great.

Absolutely excellent to Amsterdam trip with excellent food and a real and a really nice with a good coach trip in to Amsterdam square and the canals before returning to board the boat again and once again excellent food the service from the staff were brilliant and of course it has a real duty-free shop yes a real duty-free shop not like the airports a pleasant experience and well worth the money all in all absolutely brilliant show get away with no worries or problems AJ

Needed to move personal effects from the Netherlands to the UK. Decided to rent a van and pickup the items myself via ferry, as that was the cheapest option available. Check-in and boarding were straightforward, and the ferry rides both ways were long (around 16 hours) but pleasant. Cabins were clean and comfortable too. I paid for the dinner and breakfast buffets while booking, which was cheaper than paying at the door. Both meals were of excellent value, with lots of options. Overall, I had a great time on the ferry and highly recommend this service!

Really really worth a visit. It is mainly ruins but still stunning to look around. Sadly the chapel was closed for maintenance but the price reflected this. Thankyou Rose, the volunteer who kindly gave us so e background & history & was lovely to chat to

It's one of the most unique, sites of English Heritage. 900 years of history in one site, located on a small piece of land. Priory, gun battery, castle, and a cemetery mixed with absolutely amazing vue on s Tynemouth seaside and "high street". And on top of that and amazing picnic place located in the part of old tower. 10/10 #English Heritage

Windswept location, English Heritage site. Minimal educational effort that could use more signage. A lot of the structures are fenced off for understandable safety precautions but which hinder photography.

This is a beautiful place, noting it's a ruin with over 900 years of history and it's the burial site of three kings. The surrounding coastline and village add to a good day out.

Tynemouth priory and castle is a great place to visit and explore, whether as a family or on your own. There's a bit work underway at the moment, but that only provides a reason to come back again when the work is completed.

This castle is beautiful,in a stunning location, but certainly is not worth £9.50 to enter. I just couldn't warrant paying to see ruins like this and think it's a shame that beautiful historical places of natural beauty overcharge tourists to enter. It would be better if they asked for donations on the gate like other similar museums and castles do.

Definitely worth a little walk around but a shame there is so much fencing around the site blocking off large areas of the site. It would be great to see works done to make these areas safe