Ancient and well used site of Roman settlement and fortification. Nine different forts were built on this site over time. Ruins of village are also seen just outside the fort. A fine museum, gift shop and small cafe are also on site.

One of the most interesting historic sites. Very cool Roman artifacts well preserved by the conditions including various textiles in the museum. The cafe food was delicious and reasonable so it’s a great spot for lunch

Visited when I was a kid- but so much improved 30-odd years on. Loved it then; adore it now! A huge highlight was Annette, our volunteer tour guide, so enthusiastic and informative with various humorous anecdotes that even my teenagers gave her 5 stars. The museum is tremendous, so much better than before, with amazing exhibitions that really make life on the frontier near-2000 years ago very real. As for the cafe: 3 of us had baked potatoes and one soup. They were all delicious and welcome on a cold windy day. And the cakes: I had an excellent cheesecake; and the rocky road went down well with the 14-year-old. A very enjoyable experience!

A fantastic place to get a feel for life in Roman Britain near Hadrian's Wall. Something for all ages and abilities great café too. So glad we visited and took time to walk the site and explore. Amazing finds in the museum. Friendly and helpful staff

Vindolanda is an absolute must-see for anyone interested in Roman Britain. The museum is outstanding, with incredible artifacts—including the famous Vindolanda tablets—that bring daily life on the frontier vividly to light. Be sure to take the guided tour of the site itself; it adds so much context and helps you really understand the history and significance of what you’re seeing. A truly fascinating and unforgettable experience

Incredible place to visit. The site is huge and they are still excavating it. There is lovely museum full of artefacts that were found on site - shoes, coins, horse wear, pots and bones etc.. There are guided tours available. We visited with children so we didn't join one, but we overheard a little and the guides seemed very knowledgeable and were happy to answer questions. We will definitely be coming back without the children to take advantage of the guided tours! There is a cafe on site and toilets with baby changing facilities and accessible too. Site is kept lovely and the staff were very polite and professional. There is a gorgeous little river with seating - perfect area to have a picnic.

Great example of Roman remains and we had the guided tour which was excellent. We combined it with a walk to sycamore gap and called at The Sill for coffee on way back

We visited the fort and museum and spent about an hour and a half here, which was plenty of time to really take it all in. The ruins are incredible and give you a real sense of the history, while the museum brings everything to life with well-laid-out displays and fascinating artefacts. The hill up to the fort is quite steep, but it’s definitely doable if you take your time — worth it once you’re at the top. Facilities are limited, with only one bin and toilet at the entrances, so it’s best to plan ahead. Overall though, it’s a brilliant experience that stands out for both the history and the atmosphere. I’d recommend it to anyone — whether you’re into history, out for a family trip, or just looking for something different to explore.

Housesteads is one of the most impressive and atmospheric forts on Hadrian’s Wall. The ruins are remarkably well preserved, with clear outlines of the granaries, barracks, and the commander’s house, giving a real sense of Roman life on the edge of the empire. The views across the Northumberland landscape are breathtaking, especially from the wall itself, which runs right past the site. There’s a good museum with artefacts and context, plus really friendly staff. A good idea is to include a decent walk along the wall and to visit the museum at the same time. A must-see if you’re exploring Hadrian’s Wall.

Glad we made a detour here on the way back from Scotland. I’d advise going early as it was extremely busy when we left at lunchtime with coaches, we arrived just as it was opening. It’s a steep but steady climb up. Although it’s an English Heritage site, National Trust membership gains access and the cafe/facilities at the bottom are NT managed with museum/shop at top next to site English Heritage (which is also point for tickets).

We went to Hadrian’s wall early, it was a nice little walk, uphill and with plenty of sheep “debris” to avoid, but the experience overall was great. The engineering marvel that this is nearly 2000 years old is amazing. You can see the wall for miles with some of the views.

Wonderful Roman garrison. If you intend walking Hadrian's wall be prepared for some very demanding climbs and descents wear good shoes and clean it can be very wet and windy. Speak to locals.

Absolutely amazing place best preserved fort we have seen Worth the long walk from the car park You can imagine Roman life Extremely interesting highly recommended for everyone

Another 'wow' for the Romans. This is one heck of a fort remains. Stepping amongst history made 2000 years ago ! Parking is independent of Nat Trust/English Heritage, around £5 for 3/4 hours, ample spaces with allocated motorhome spots. Lovely Bat Trust chap on reception. You don't pay/card until you're up at the fort. Nat Trust Cafe/toilets etc. There's coffee/snacks at the top but no actual cafe/toilets. It's quite a walk up, well maintained pathways, and most definitely worth the walk. Access can be made by car for less able folk. Brilliant, so much to see, read and explore - including the amazing wall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Had difficulty getting here due to road closures, but the museum is well laid out and some of the exhibits can be touched, it needs to be used in conjunction with the vindolanda ticket as the two complement each other. My only criticism is that the video room needs a door as the noise from school visits can drown out the audio.

Good museum and interesting displays. Worth getting joint ticket with Vindolanda. Big plus is free parking at both sites. I walked east along Hadrian's Wall and on return went back into museum.

The Roman Army Museum does a fantastic job of telling the story of the men who served on Hadrian’s Wall. Through well-presented exhibits, films, and displays, it shows how soldiers came from all over the Roman Empire to defend this frontier. The museum really brings their lives, duties, and experiences to life in a clear and engaging way. It’s an excellent complement to visiting Hadrian’s Wall and a must for anyone interested in Roman history.

A wonderful Museum that provides insight into all aspects of Roman army history. A really interesting film half way which guides you through the history of the wall. A good couple of hours, if you do everything on offer! Incredible education on the history of animal bones my children still take about the talk one of the volunteers gave! 👌🏼👌🏼

The Roman Army Museum at Walltown is an excellent first stop for understanding Roman military life, especially in the context of Hadrian’s Wall. If you’re visiting the area, it adds a lot to the experience—especially with its films, interactive displays, and connection to the landscape. For families, casual visitors, or history fans, it offers good value. If you’re more of a specialist, you might want also to visit Vindolanda or some of the larger forts for deeper archaeology

This place is a must if your visiting Hadrians wall! Excellent. Watch the 20min film if your there, it was worth it and gives a great insight into a soldiers life on the wall

The museum was great on a rainy day but we were not able to go to the second location to walk around the actual Roman fort. The museum provided a good background on the growth and decline of the Roman Empire, the establishment of Hadrian’s wall, and the life of the Roman soldier. All of the items in the museum are items recovered from the fort. Wish there was more information on the any battles fought while the fort was occupied.

Once 5m high this has now been reduced to about 2ft high. Most if the surrounding farmers / people have dismantled it and used it to build their walls. Worth a visit and if your brave enough walk to the Sycamore Gap. Lovely dog friendly pub near by too.

Loved it. Many people walk the wall from one coast to another, but to truly appreciate the astounding feat of engineering, human perseverance, and the history that makes the UK what it is, you should stop at the historical sites and museums along the wall for the deepest understanding of what you see. Highly recommended.

A Journey Through Time at Hadrian's Wall! My partner and I had an absolutely incredible time exploring Hadrian's Wall for the very first time. We've always been fascinated by Roman history, and seeing this ancient wonder in person truly exceeded all our expectations. We started our adventure near the Sycamore Gap], and were immediately struck by the sheer scale and history of the wall. Walking along the path, imagining the Roman soldiers who once patrolled these very grounds, was a truly humbling experience. The views of the rolling Northumberland countryside are breathtaking, and even on a slightly overcast day, the landscape was stunning. We loved how well-preserved sections of the wall are, and the information boards along the way were really helpful in understanding the significance of different areas. It's a fantastic place for a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, depending on what you're looking for. We opted for a good walk and enjoyed every minute. If you're a couple looking for a unique and historically rich day out, we highly recommend a visit to Hadrian's Wall. It's a place where you can truly feel connected to the past and create lasting memories together. We're already planning our next trip to explore more sections!

Corbridge visitor centre, what a great little English Heritage museum. It's only small but packed with lots of funds from digs etc. The two ladies that were on duty the day we visited couldn't have been more helpful!

We accessed a portion of Hadrian’s Wall from the car park at Steel Rigg. Enjoyed three hours of more of a loop that took us along the wall path above Crag Lough, passing MileCastle 39 and Sycamore Gap along the way. Once you reach the farm house you can loop round and go back through the fields to experience a fantastic view of the crag, gaps and wall. We completed this in a blustery early October so it could only be improved on fairer days. Tremendous experience!

Visited Birdoswald Roman Fort. Also walked along the wall down into the valley, over the Millennium bridge past the Roman Bridge at Willowford and up other side of valley to Willowford West Watch Tower. Parking is £4 if you are not a member of English Heritage. If you are going to visit a few sites you should consider buying a membership.

Such great history. Make sure to see the Vindolanda fort and museum.

Absolutely fabulous hour and a half at this lovely gem. Neil did a wonderful guided tour which lasted about an hour and a half and really brought the place to life with his wit and enthusiasm! Absolutely fabulous. We had to leave before he got to the bath house, so we'll definitely return!

A really good example of a roman fort. It was spread over a large area. Each little bit had an information plac beside it which was great to read. You could spend a couple of hours here. Also there is a small museum to what they dug up during the excavations.

A glorious setting. A remarkable museum. And further evidence of the astonishing commitment, labour and skill involved in the enterprise. It just is almost incomprehensible and inspiring. It must have been a sight worth seeing when intact. One comes away from this place grateful that so much has survived and on display. Sorry that so much has gone, while understanding how the Wall could come to be seen as a handy quarry.

Really interesting place. We were fortunate in that we visited with a tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. Weather was kind to us - I wouldn't have fancied it on a wet/windy day. Very well preserved and informative. Master builders those Romans!

Roman fort remains in excellent details. Mainly cavalry. They Slept with their horses. Bath house and a couple of hours required to see all. There's also a Roman Museum. Never seen so many sculptures! +Toilets. Disabled access and parking.

An excellent visit. The free guided talk was brilliant and well worth doing as it added so much insight you would not get from the signs museum. There is a lovely small cafe, but it is quite limited in its offering.

Excellent ruins unearthed at Chesters, the boathouse in amazing. If you get a chance to have Neil as a guide, take it. He's brilliant, passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. 2hr guided walk. Free. Car parking £4 for non members free for members. Didn't get chance to go in museum. There's a tea rooms on site and toilets. Lots of sign boards. Viewing platform for the bridge. site. We will be returning with more time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Really impressive place. Friendly staff, decent coffee and food and the shop sells stuff you actually want to buy, rather than the usual tat. Lots of resources for walking and Sycamore Gap installation is really special. Parking is chargeable, but there's plenty of it, esp for motorhomes. Cafe staff very helpful, although the cook may benefit from a charm course.

Nice discovery centre with interactive exhibits on the climate and green energy and the landscape. Free to enter (parking is chargeable) There is a cafe upstairs (lift if needed) Nice rooftop walk giving great views over the countryside .

The Sill hosts a great visitor centre and youth hostel on the same site. It's is located on the B road between Greenhead and Chesters, not far from Hadrian's Wall. If you are interested in Roman history it is well worth a visit with very good displays detailing Roman occupation of the area.

Attractive building, thoughtfully designed. Interesting displays about modern and ancient life on The Sill were in the small museum. The Sycamore sculpture is quite beautiful and comfortable. Sadly, there were already signs of damage. The living roof was interesting and had information about the plants and how they were chosen. The cafe only had drinks and snacks such as cold sandwiches and scones. There was a reasonable selection of selection of teas, not just coffees. We had been hoping for (expecting, really) that there would also be hot sandwiches, such as bacon butties, but this was not to be. The scones were good though. Items in the shop remain focused on Sycamore Gap, though the assistant said that they plan expand the range. They had a very good selection of local history books and, more unusually, local geology! Toilet facilities were clean with no queuing. The main reason for visiting, of course, is to access the wall which runs along the geological sill. There was a good sized map to look at in the atrium as well as a wide range of maps available for sale in the gift shop. Paths to the Wall (and the pub next door!) were well signposted. There is a steep and craggy route of two or three climbs to The Gap. It requires sensible footwear and, for anyone even vaguely unsteady or clumsy, a good stick. Random sweets found in the depths of your pocket are essential (we had toffees). Unfortunately, our pockets proved not to hide the cuppas we were then ready for! A grassy path offers an alternate route, or they can be combined for a circle walk of approx 2 miles. Parking at The Sill includes an overflow area so there is plenty of space. On entry, your licence plate is read then, when leaving, you start typing your registration number into the machine and it shows a short list. Once you recognise and click on your own number, it tells you the fee and you can pay with cash, card, or mobile phone.

Very educational. Worth a visit whilst in the area. Nice shop and caffè, clean toilets. Good parking and starting point for a walk up to Hadrians Wall and the Sycamore gap tree memorial.

Fantastic time at the Sill, very informative, moving sculture tribute to the felled Sycamore tree, local artwork and nice shop and walk to Sycamore Gap with a map they gave us. I am a bit of a tree hugger, very moving to see the site. Just totally gobsmacked that people think its ok to dump dog waste bag on Hadrians Wall nearby. Tiny minority of people with no respect.

A nice place to visit. We mainly use the cafe as a base for walks and, although nice, it could be more welcoming. Still worth a visit for coffee and cake after a walk though.

Lovely museum in a farmhouse dedicated to engraver Thomas Bewick. Fab if you like animals and nature. Pretty garden, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Worth a visit.

We visited on a Friday afternoon for a few hours on our way home from a family camping trip. We were so impressed by the property and especially the staff. The property is small but the staff and so helpful and friendly. It was also brilliant that the dog could go everywhere we could too so we didn't have to take turns looking around. We were shown around, given a talk and demonstration of how the printing worked, and spent a lovely hour in the gardens. The wildflowers are beautiful! Really interactive and brilliant for kids, the staff were excellent with ours. Highly recommend!

Beautiful place full of information and history. We prefer the smaller NT places compared to the bigger houses. The staff are wonderful and attentive full of knowledge and happy to share it. Wonderful garden full of activities for my children to explore. These smaller places are so vital for children to learn and explore. Definitely recommend

Once again one of the stand out parts of visiting a National Trust property is meeting the staff, always bright and friendly, knowledgable and helpful. I had only ever heard of Thomas Bewick for his nature book illustrations, but he was so much more. The photos online show it with much more furniture in than there is now. Someone in a local café said they may be shutting it, which would be a shame to most people, a slap in the face for local heritage education and a kick in the b@££5 for the staff.

Thomas Bewick 1753- 1828 who was born at Cherryburn cottage. At the age of 14 he worked as an apprentice in Newcastle. He was a wood engraver for printing, author, naturalist and ortohologist. Thomas's main passion was birds. Tha landscape around the cottage is unchanged and has beautiful scenery. We spent an hour here. Much smaller than other National Trust properties, but no less interesting, still packed with history and information. I would like to thank the staff at cherryburn, Norma, Violet & James who were very welcoming and friendly. Also, I'm paying foe a joint membership in which I shouldn't being disabled & they are the first to tell me. The grounds are disabled friendly & will put a ramp out to enter the printing room. There is a toilet. There is a small car park just outside of the entrance. Cherryburn is only open on Thursday & Fridays in which you need to make a reservation. Dogs are allowed, but on leads only. We came on Thursday 29th August and already looking like autumn 🍂.

Very nice place to go, mind you, we had beautiful weather 🙂 interesting cottage, house has a good display, informative without being overwhelming, demonstration printing, a pretty garden to wander round. Very friendly and helpful volunteer staff.

It is very small place, but it is so cozy and really nice atmosphere there. Love it. Our Bonzo (dog) received badge EXPLORER. Everyone was so nice to us and the dog❤️ The excursion were very interesting, thanks Norma❤️ Katy showed us how to make print and it is sooo exiting. The best day with National Trust❤️❤️❤️

Nice spacious modern studio in this former forge displaying a variety of local artists work. Several on site artists working within the building. Pleasant cafe with internal & outside seating areas, good selection of lite snacks & soups of the day all freshly made. 😋

The art studios and attached cafe are a lovely place to visit, the artwork and gifts for sale in the shop part of the studio are excellent and of very good value. We called for coffee and cakes at the cafe, well within opening time, and were the only customers in, yet the staff seemed preoccupied with something else in the kitchen area and whilst we were served efficiently, it was not with a warm welcome and the other matter (whatever it was) seemed to dominate. The food was tasty and the drinks very palatable, so no problem there. Accessibility is excellent for people with limited abilities.

Visited here on a day out. Surprised by the small businessess in the building. Serves great coffee and toasted tea cakes

Lovely visit to the friendly Forge Studios so many fabulous paintings and crafts and the gorgeous cafe is a must.😀

The service was unbelievable and we all had a full English breakfast food was unreal local produce and great value for money

Brilliant little gift shop ( the most reasonablly priced handmade goods you'll find in all of Europe! 🌍) The staff are also lovely. The cafe has great coffee!

Recommend this little gem hidden in the hills. Their home made cakes & coffee are great and there is a wide range of artist works to browse. (2 coffees and 2 cakes for under £11) It's only about 15 minutes south of the A69 at Haltwhistle but on a sunny day the journey across the moor the landscape is a delight.

Allen Banks is a gorgeous walk through some stunning Northumberland scenery. The river Allen runs right through the entire walk and provides some gorgeous views of the surrounding area. Be ready for some muddy, slippery slopes if you go during or just after rain so make sure to wear a good pair of walking boots. There's a nice circular that'll bring you back to the car park that can be done within 2 hours. The walk itself its quite hilly, they aren't too steep or high so the walk is good for all ages and abilities. The car park itself is quite large and I've never seen it too full to struggle to park. Although the area gets busy at weekends it's never too much. The car park charges until 9PM but is free for National Trust members.

Great place for a walk, handy streams on hot days (you can swim), the walk is rather magical there are several options depending on time and distance you would like to walk. Free toilets in car park, free parking for National Trust members otherwise £3 for 4 hours or £5 all day. Visit Aug on one of the hottest days of the year and it was still a peaceful walk.. Not too busy. Note no shop, or cafe so come prepared. Would recommend sturdy footwear as paths have inclines, uneven ground etc. We settled on walking trainers while were fine but wetter, darker days it would be worth thinking about walking boots.

Great place to walk. We stopped off whilst driving back from the Lake District. Really good place to stretch your legs after a long drive. We play games with the kids to try spot faces in the trees. Toilets are good too.

Beautiful walks alongside the river but also in the woodland. Paths were tricky in some parts I.e. steep, rocky and tree roots! Can't wait to go back and walk to Cupola Bridge next time. Gorgeous Northumberland, cant beat it 😍

Very pretty walk next to a quiet river. Free car park for national trust members. Lots of routes to follow for all appetites.

This afternoon, me and Star went for a walk at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, unfortunately on the drive there, it poured down with rain 🌧. So by the time we arrived it was very wet and muddy. The only issue I had was that the walk is right next to a landslide hill so I had the worry that Star would go over. Only went for a short walk. Toilets and a pay and display car park. Car park code is: 803410

I've been visiting this area since i was a kid. A pleasant walk along the river. Carpark, toilets and trail were clean and free of any litter. Also the route was easy to follow. Twice i saw deers but unfortunately not quick enough with my camera

Northumberland park parking, but an easy walk to the ruins and nearby Hadrian's Wall trail.

An ancient Roman era Temple dedicated to the mystery religion of Mithras. The religion followed the Roman army, given the adjacent Roman Fort - Brocolita - the temple’s presence is not surprising. The last of my pictures shows what the altars would have looked like back in the day. Bring a coin to leave on the votive altar. Parking is ample. The temple is a short walk through a sheep pasture.

Well-preserved site of a Mithraic Temple along the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.

Stunning spot. What history we have here in Northumberland. Get the kids little minds thinking about the past, a kick in the arse off Hexham on the military Rd.

A great UNESCO site, the remains of an early 3rd century mithraeum, i.e. a temple of the mystery cult of the Roman god Mithras. Discovered in 1949 and excavated by I.A. Richmond and J.P. Gillam in 1950, it is the second-most northernly mithraeum discovered so far – only Bremenium (High Rochester), more than 10 miles (16 km) from Brocolitia, is further north.  The Brocolitia mithraeum is also the only sanctuary outside the Rhine provinces from which a monument of the goddess Vagdavercustis has been recovered. Like most other mithraea, the Brocolitia temple was built to resemble a cave, and also had the usual anteroom, and a nave with raised benches along the sides. The youngest coin found on the premises was a freshly-minted follis of Maximian ( 296–308).  This coincides with the third structural period on Hadrian's Wall 297–367, but the complete lack of coins from after 308 suggests that the temple did not remain in use for much of the 4th century. The temple was deliberately desecrated by the removal of the primary tauroctony scene, only a piece of which was found. Other than a collapsed roof, the temple was found almost exactly as the Romans had left it. The foundations of the temple are still visible, as are the wooden stakes on which the podia benches were raised. A reconstruction of the sanctuary is on display at the Great North Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne. Definitely worth the visit if you're interested in Roman Artefacts.

This was a beautiful find! There is a good size car park on the road side (parking charges do apply see picture) there is 2 parts there is an old building to the left of the field and the temple is to the right. This was a lovely little walk and the temple still looked really good.

Truly an astonishing site to behold in Scotland! And just near a Roman Castrum and Hadrian’s Wall!

Celebrated our son's wedding there yesterday it was fantastic. Couldn't fault the afternoon tea it was amazing and the care and effort that all of staff put in was great. A magical place thank you for making the day so special.

My son and his fiancee held their wedding there yesterday and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish.A beautiful woodland setting with wild flowers, it was truly unique, I can't recommend this venue and food enough,I wish we could do it all again.

After a winding drive under enormous trees we discovered this idyllic spot, which was as much a surprise as it was exquisite. The buildings are cute, picturesque and real - I mean, you can see they really were old station buildings, waiting room and railway sheds but painted up - sweet is the only word. However, the garden is just inspiring . I am currently working out how to change and add to my own now that I've seen what they've done there. The cream tea was delicious and served up on old fashioned china crockery- honestly, my childhood came roaring back!

Been here before but this was for a wedding. Lovely informal setting. Great cakes. Pretty china and decoration. Garden is great. Sad to learn it is no longer open daily as a cafe.🙄

Great welcome for the whole family and especially our pet dog who was given a biscuit by the owner when we arrived. This off the beaten 'track' place is definitely worth a visit any time.

Absolutely beautiful setting and quirky through and through. Staff couldn't have been friendly and the afternoon tea was delicious, especially the scones and carrot cake!

Gorgeous tea room. Beautiful garden to sit in and enjoy the lovely cakes. Very welcoming & friendly staff

Known as the prettiest racecourse, I would agree. We went hospitality for my husband's birthday and the staff couldn't have been more helpful, both leading up to the day and on the day itself. It is a small hospitality compliment, so would suggest booking ahead of time. We were successful from a waiting list. They even put a birthday message in the racecard. Would certainly recommend!

I attended Hexham as an owner for the first time today. Most picturesque track I’ve been at and I loved the grass slopes and the amazing views of the track and the scenery beyond the track. On the downside, I waited in the queue for around 30 minutes for my entry badge, was going to miss my race (the first race). There were still a lot of people ahead of me so I had to brass it and managed to get in without a badge and managed to catch the race. Really not good and I’ve never experienced this at any of the tracks I’ve been to before, and there have been many. I managed to go pick up my badge after the race but if security had been tight I would not have made it in time for my race. Also, the gentleman managing the barrier at the entry to the parade ring physically pushed me back to lower the barrier. Very very disappointing experience and something the track management need to review, specifically the entry process.

Beautiful location, Friendly racecourse staff .Caravan site always immaculate as are toilets and showers. John who runs the site is always extremely helpful and well appreciated by guests.

We had a wonderful day with our family. The weather wasn't the best. Great viewing of the horses. Everything was so easy. Placing bets, food drinks. Great staff. Good direction to get there. We would definitely go again

Fabulous chilled atmosphere, I was also over the moon to see so many people arrived with their dogs. I wasn't aware that you could bring your dog to the racing. I was very impressed with the amount of vets around to help if any horse had any problems before or after. Happily they were not needed. I enjoyed using my camera for the first time In a long time, building up my confidence again.

Set in beautiful countryside, but prone to gusty winds, but who cares, great experience.

Lovely little racecourse with magnificent views and excellent staff please note you require a taxi or Bus from town because its all up hill walking over 2 miles with no safe walking

We love visiting old prisons/museum throughout the country and this one looked interesting from the outside.We took the lift down to the dungeon area but we're not allowed out, we had to listen to an audio description about it. There are two more floors you can get to by lift or stairs, only two rooms on each floor with mainly things to read and dressing up costumes for kids. There are no cells to look in so it didn't give the feel of a prison, it's more of a modern display rooms with a few chains and handcuffs and a stock.Good news is dogs are allowed in.

Lovely little museum, well worth a little look if you are in the area. The parking is a short walk away at the leisure centre, park in the White line bays if you are not a local with a disc. The parking is free. Try and go down in the lift to the dungeon and listen to the information. Unless someone sets the lift off and spoils it for you, like we did to some poor visitors. Little bit of a gift shop. Good information in the museum and some dress up for the kids or the kids in the adults.

Hexham Gaol is/ was the oldest prison in England . Has 3 floors and basement where the dungeon is, but you stay in the lift to hear about the dungeon. The museum was disabled friendly but the automatic door wasn't working today. 17 & under are free, £ 7 each to get in, and the ticket lasts a year. A carer with the disabled person gets in for £6. The prison is very informative with hands-on activities. There is a room for children & and adults, lol, that has dress ups & arts & crafts... Audio information. There is a shop but no toilets. There is a car park in Market place but is limited. Other car park 200 yes away and one down the road.

Interactive and interesting experience, great for all ages, and very accessible for disabilities. The price of a day ticket is the same as annual so as I love locally I just chose an annual ticket so I can come back!

Not what we were expecting from one of the oldest gaols in the UK. The dungeons on the basement could have been so muck better by maybe adding some artefacts or showing what it would have been like at the time. The other floors were filled with information that didn't reflect the use of the jail. Some cells and how they looked would have been good. The top floor had a room that was full of kids play toys. I think that £7 per person does not reflect value for money. Stay on the outside and take a picture.

Well worth a look to see the oldest purpose built jail in England and at 4.50 per adult if more than one visiting the price is very good . Not a huge amount to see, but what there is was very interesting . I can imagine that children really enjoy it as there was plenty of interactive things for them to do . Well worth a visit.

There is basically nothing there. £15 for two adults to go in - only four rooms (and that’s a generous description) to view with very little history. There’s a limited display of archeological finds but it’s highly uninteresting!! Definitely not worth a special trip or the entry fee! Do yourself a favour and go to Newcastle Castle instead; you learn far more with much more to explore and see! If you want to know about the gaol, google it; that’s more interesting, unfortunately.

We love visiting old prisons/museum throughout the country and this one looked interesting from the outside.We took the lift down to the dungeon area but we're not allowed out, we had to listen to an audio description about it. There are two more floors you can get to by lift or stairs, only two rooms on each floor with mainly things to read and dressing up costumes for kids. There are no cells to look in so it didn't give the feel of a prison, it's more of a modern display rooms with a few chains and handcuffs and a stock.Good news is dogs are allowed in.

Lovely little museum, well worth a little look if you are in the area. The parking is a short walk away at the leisure centre, park in the White line bays if you are not a local with a disc. The parking is free. Try and go down in the lift to the dungeon and listen to the information. Unless someone sets the lift off and spoils it for you, like we did to some poor visitors. Little bit of a gift shop. Good information in the museum and some dress up for the kids or the kids in the adults.

Hexham Gaol is/ was the oldest prison in England . Has 3 floors and basement where the dungeon is, but you stay in the lift to hear about the dungeon. The museum was disabled friendly but the automatic door wasn't working today. 17 & under are free, £ 7 each to get in, and the ticket lasts a year. A carer with the disabled person gets in for £6. The prison is very informative with hands-on activities. There is a room for children & and adults, lol, that has dress ups & arts & crafts... Audio information. There is a shop but no toilets. There is a car park in Market place but is limited. Other car park 200 yes away and one down the road.

Interactive and interesting experience, great for all ages, and very accessible for disabilities. The price of a day ticket is the same as annual so as I love locally I just chose an annual ticket so I can come back!

Not what we were expecting from one of the oldest gaols in the UK. The dungeons on the basement could have been so muck better by maybe adding some artefacts or showing what it would have been like at the time. The other floors were filled with information that didn't reflect the use of the jail. Some cells and how they looked would have been good. The top floor had a room that was full of kids play toys. I think that £7 per person does not reflect value for money. Stay on the outside and take a picture.

Well worth a look to see the oldest purpose built jail in England and at 4.50 per adult if more than one visiting the price is very good . Not a huge amount to see, but what there is was very interesting . I can imagine that children really enjoy it as there was plenty of interactive things for them to do . Well worth a visit.

There is basically nothing there. £15 for two adults to go in - only four rooms (and that’s a generous description) to view with very little history. There’s a limited display of archeological finds but it’s highly uninteresting!! Definitely not worth a special trip or the entry fee! Do yourself a favour and go to Newcastle Castle instead; you learn far more with much more to explore and see! If you want to know about the gaol, google it; that’s more interesting, unfortunately.