Hy, a very quiet location I guess not crowded classic Scotland the reason why we love Scotland very clean very well maintained everything access to the castle is on a fairly steep street so you arrive warm at the castle, enjoy

Wonderful place to stop and relax. My wife and I had a picnic sat on one of the benches near the river facing the abbey. The small abbey shop sells a good range of gifts. The trip to the village was relatively easy with plenty of free parking! Yes free. Ambulant disabled should be OK the short walk. A pleasure to visit

The house is tucked away in Queen Street. The first thing, you notice is the garden, & the the House. It is on three level, they have the letter (a replica) writen by Queen Elizabeth condeming Mary to death, & her death mask, the make up makes it look like she's asleep

Fabulous castle and grounds from the outside. Was a last minute decision so could only do lunch at the cafe which was really nice. Fab views as you sit and eat outside and the food was amazing! I had a crunchy fish wrap and my friend ordered the schnitzel and we both enjoyed our food. Would come back soon to visit the walled garden and inside the castle.

In a very lovely looking village is what remains of Etal castle. Some nice structures left and the site of full accessible. There are a number of information boards around about the site which is great. There is a free car park next to the castle, which also has toilets. There is a nice cidery next to the castle which you can smell while you are there and can go in and buy some cider. Overall a nice place to visit.

Absolutely fantastic railway, a lovely pleasant journey to Etal castle. The staff are friendly and approachable and helpful if you are interested in railways. It's definitely a MUST if you are in the area. We will definitely be calling again. 😁👍👍

Wow ! A great day out in a totally fantastic place. Booked my Dad in for the 2 hour Owl Experience for his birthday. Couldn't have asked for a better gift, he absolutely loved it. Knew roughly thanks to google maps where we were heading, but plenty of signage the nearer you got. Plenty of parking, a short walk up to buildings were we were greeted by two lovely girls and dogs. Invited to complimentary tea/coffee and asked to have a look around while waiting for other guests. What a wonderful set up of large enclosures for their wonderful collection of birds. I'd read the reviews which said it looked like you were arriving at someones house, until you went round the corner and my, my what a back yard that house has. No review can give enough star ratings as to what its like when you are actually there. It exceeds all reviews. Then Sophie our handler came to find us, we did a small, very informative tour, that girl knows her stuff and her love for each bird shines through. Then onto the handling experience, again, Sophie and her birds shone. She explained what would happen and how to behave with the birds. Dad managed several times to let the owls fly to his arm. Sophie used 3 owls and each one had their turn, then were allowed their lunch and another owl was brought out to do their thing. We had all fallen for the dogs that wandered around with us and were lucky enough to meet one of the puppies as well as a chance to hold a ferret, so not just birds. After the 2 hour owl experience their was no rush to leave, we could wander around the enclosures or sit and take in the view. This place is definitely worth a visit for any raptor enthusiasts.

Great day out at KillHope lead mining museum. Last time I was here I would of been 11 year old(many moons ago) Decided to take the kids for a day out and we weren’t disappointed. The whole experience was well worth the drive. Going into the old mine tunnels was definitely the highlight for me. The kids loved looking for galena and other types of minerals that are found around this area. Galena when smelted turns into lead, it’s a very pretty in colour. Staff are really good here, they have a wealth of knowledge about the mine and area. It is also currently free entrance.

I was impressed by the beauty of the building and its surroundings. The historic architecture and peaceful atmosphere made for a lovely experience. The staff were also very pleasant and welcoming, adding to the charm of my visit.

Amazing Waterfall. Would highly recommend seeing if you are in the area. The trail is very well maintained and easy to hike. The bottom of the trail at the base of the waterfall pool is a perfect picture spot. However, if you would like to avoid paying and forgo one of the better picture spots, you can still see the waterfall from a little higher up on the public footpath on the opposite side of the river. All you have to do to reach is is walk down to the bridge a little farther down the river, cross the river, then hike the 20 minutes to the waterfall. The paid hike is a much easier hike than the unpaid one, however, the paid hike also does not take you to the top of the falls.

Cragside - A National Trust that just keeps giving. An absolutely stunning arts and craft house set in captivating grounds. The original owner, William Armstrong was an inventory, engineer and businessman. The family created an amazing place where you can explore the huge home which has wheelchair access to see the first floor but there is quite a number of floors both down and up that are only accessible by walking. There are many exhibits to see and rooms to explore including a Turkish style bath and a laboratory where you can learn about some of Williams work. The grounds are vast up and down a valley that could be challenging for many people with difficulty walking. Steps are inevitable but for able body walkers very much worth the route. There are various walks long and short with two lakes and places of interest all around the grounds. The gift shop and cafe are set in a beautiful courtyard with stunning stone built cottages nearby. If you do go, and I highly recommend a visit, you have to leave via the carriage drive. This is an enchanting road that goes around the grounds. It's narrow in place but large cars took the route with no issues. Definitely one of the best, most picturesque National Trust we have visited.

Beautiful walled gardens, in full bloom. The river walk is well worth the effort (2 miles) for the views, not forgetting to visit the Hall, which has been preserved well. The cafe served several gluten-free options, and my wife enjoyed the freshly baked cheese scone.

This was the second Hadrians wall venue we visited in one day (making use of the English Heritage membership!) It was surprising how different it was to the previous one. The kids had a little activity trail and it was really interesting to see the layout of the roman town! There is the option of getting a guide device (talks to you about elements of what you are looking at). The site has a parking area, although the lane running up to it is only wide enough for one vehicle, so you have to be a little careful. The site also has visitor toilets which was a must with the small people.

My husband adopted me a highland cow for my birthday, I even got to meet and feed her! Happy bunny. Animals are well looked after lots of different animals you can interact with. Very clean. Lots of hand cleaning stations. Restaurant was lovely and food was nice too. Kids play park, tractor rides and other activities going on all day

I am delighted with the textile collection. The outfits are handmade, have a stunning cut, the models are incredibly complex and are made with jewelry precision in every detail. My great-grandmother had equipment for the full cycle of making fabric from flax and hemp. I know what a complex and labor-intensive process this is. I am amazed at the quality of the fabric on the suits, this is truly highly skilled work. Great bonus of electric car charging in the parking lot and free parking.

Lovely stay in this beautiful park. Reasonable facilities but showers and loos grubby and need renewing. A bit of a trek too. Reasonable Access to the lake and a nice cafe. Great location for visiting surrounding areas. Very helpful staff.

Really interesting venue! Great place to have a wander and a coffee. We also had a talk about the Pitmen Painters, an art club set up by minors which ran until the pit closures in the 1980’s.

Crook Hall Gardens is a little gem hidden away close to the centre of Durham city. It's a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours. The gardens are very relaxing and lovely to stroll around. There are some great spots for photographs, especially with the cathedral in the background. The maze was great for young and old. We visited on a bank holiday and it was busy but not too crowded. The café could just about cope and the staff did well to get through the queue as quickly as possible. Only downside was the wait for the toilets. Other than that, we loved it and will definitely be back.

Beautiful cathedral and very picturesque. It's free to go inside and if you are feeling fit enough, you can pay extra (£11) to climb the stairs to the top of the tower where you can have great views of the surrounding area.

We visited this museum for a special visit by the flying Scotsman. For a small payment, you could enjoy a short ride being pulled by this famous locomotive. The museum has improved a lot since we last visited, with a second hall now open with more trains and carriages inside. There also seemed to be more interactive exhibits than last time. Well worth a visit, especially as it's free (donation is welcome)

Lovely repurposed old station in Richmond North Yorkshire. Cafe, cinema, shops, artwork, ice-cream and micro pub. Building was really well maintained and really clean. Cafe was excellent with good choices of food. A wander down by the river is also recommended.

What a weekend, we had a fantastic time loved every minute all the staff were amazing from the guys greeting us to the servers to our reception brilliant and lovely people. I have to say a special shout out to arnold our waiter what a lovely guy and the fella who worked behind the bar in the compass bar you gyys gave us special treatment i cannot thank you all enough x

Lovely walk in Richmond called the horse shoe walk. Starts at the old railway station now a cinema with cafes, micro brewery and a few shops worth a visit it it's own, plenty of parking. The walk is easy going, you cross the river and arrive at Easby Abbey, free to walk around there's a lovely cafe over looking the river, a few benches where you can sit and enjoy the views. The walk from the Abbey is a little more rugged and brings you to the main bridge going in to Richmond. Takes around an hour and a half.

A nice sandy beach with lots of dogs. I love dogs so I do not mind. However, the sign says the dog should be on lead,which most people ignored and did not pick up dog poo. There were people surfing and a beach sauna in tents and dipping the sea in between.

I had a wonderful visit the place itself was absolutely beautiful, made even better by the lovely weather that day. The staff were incredibly helpful and even offered a discount since the chapel was closed for maintenance. The views were stunning, especially the breathtaking sea view definitely a “wow” moment! The historical atmosphere really comes alive, especially with the old artillery on display. You can truly feel the stories of the past in every corner. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The Anchor Lodge Bed & Breakfast is an excellent value B&B on the sea front over looking Roker Pier in Sunderland. Almost all of the rooms have ensuite facilities and digital TVs. They are clean and have excellent sea views. A very tasty full English breakfast is available and is freshly cooked. Overall great value if you are visiting the North East.

The sculptures along the east coast are great, well detailed and informative , Seaham is worth a visit , its know for its glass along the beach , you can spend hours on the beach looking for the smooth. pebble like Glass , Nice front walk and shops along the front , its only a small place but easy to spend a day here . Walk to the lighthouse and visit Nose point