Top 37 things to do and attractions in Hexham

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.

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.

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

There's been improvement made to the path, and the play areas are well maintained. Some of the picnic benches and tables have been vandalised. It's a good dog walk but for some reason, the bins have been removed along the riverside probably to save costs emptying them!

Lovely green space. FREE PARKING which is a rarity nowadays. Lovely river walk. Plenty of green for playing and picnics. Toilets. Playground. Good find

Love it here free parking,easy to get kayaks in the water,gorgeous picnic and barbecue area,kids park ,toilets amazing sites and the water is gorgeous.

Great, peaceful green area! Love it for walk 🚶‍♀️

Great place for families to visit. Perfect for a walk to the Boat side inn or maybe even a cycle and seeing the salmon jump is one of the best parts!!

That is the best park I've ever seen. There is a playground, everywhere is grass and trees I would recommend it to everyone

It's a great place to go for riverside walks, play area for children, train spotting, golf (membership required) as well as a walk into the town of Hexham. There is also a rowing club. Cafe Enna is open to all at the golf club a d there are fairly basic public conveniences (great to see them open, well lit and clean during our visit). It's popular with dog walkers. A park run starts from here every Saturday morning at 9am.

last nights fireworks display was fantastic the best I have seen in a long time !!!!!!

Best park in britain

Beautiful

(Translated by Google) Serenity in the center of Hexham. Which is pretty serene anyway. (Original) Serenidad en el centro de Hexham. Lo cual es bastante sereno de todos modos.

We visited the NASA photo exhibition which was great, enhanced by having audio from the space flights playing in the background. Then we went for lunch in the cafe and had a delicious cheese and red onion toastie and a side salad. I'm going to say the toastie was the best I've ever had (grilled cheese, I think, which was divine). The cafe had a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and the staff were great. I want to come back for the cheese and bacon scone 🤩

Excellent venue, easily accessible by bus or train and very close to other places to eat and drink , reasonably priced drinks and snacks , staff all friendly and very helpful .

.booked a visit... Dr Who related Sophie Alfred is there...Ace. Only the wife's in doing... The thing as I have the dog and am in the park enjoying the sun.

Lovely concert venue in the centre of Hexham. Loads of local parking and plenty of food and drink nearby. Good selection of shows throughout the year.

This is a beautiful building, it has the library in and a lovely little cafe with toilets and there is a nice little park straight across the road. I attended during the spook night for Halloween so there was lots of fair rides and activity going on I will definitely be attending more of the events there.

Went to see comedy event brilliant venue. Friendly bar. Great place

Such a lovely variety of booked artists. Nice environment, cosy and personal. Bar not over priced just reasonable. No wait for toilets and above all a nice buzz about the place.

Good for little ones and in-between sizes. Changing cubicles and lockers drastically need updating. But nice and clean lots of parking and there's a wet room and pod poolside for disabled people to enter and exit

Fantastic venue, had my sons birthday party at the bowling alley. Had 15 little ones and the hosted us amazingly. The food and service was absolutely great and the kids all had a blast bowling. A big thanks to the team that where there today and welcoming us all. Definitely reccomend this place.

I'm giving this 5 star without using it as it's a massive complex covering all sorts of sports. A real community hub. We were there to go to Waitrose, which was on the same site. Huge car park serves both premises & is very busy.

Busy community hub with helpful staff and good facilities

Terrible gym always busy can't get on any machines gyms too small for the amount of customers. Equipment is out of order for weeks. Not much variety of equipment in the weights department. Charging members a fortune and still can't update the weight equipment.

Ended up in Hexham as a last minute plan. First thing my little girl wanted to do was go bowling. We just showed up not having booked in advance. The man who served us was very helpful getting us booked in and all set up. Great value for money, very clean and tidy venue. Would definitely visit again if ever back in Hexham.

Friendly staff, good-sized pool, and smaller, shallower studio pool for younger children who are less confident in water. The gym is a fantastic size. Unfortunately, a few things let this place down. Firstly, it is now incredibly expensive to join - more than some private gyms! This discourages locals on a low income from joining, which is a real shame. Secondly, the water is freezing, which makes accessibility for some SEN children and adults very difficult. The changing area can get quite dirty. Piles of hair on the shower floor are pretty horrible to see! It would be better if the changing areas and showers were cleaned more regularly. The showers are not hot during busy times - just warm.

Brilliant cinema, the standard seats were very comfortable. Prices for the drinks & popcorn/sweets very affordable. Would recommend a visit !

Great cinema and staff who really care about the place. We loved the options of sofas to watch our movie too. Very reasonable prices.

Absolutely lovely cinema with a nice cosy bar to sit in before the film starts. The cinema is just above the Weatherspoons. The staff are incredible kind and helpful. On Tuesday the 7th of October we went to watch The Golden Spurtle. This was probably the worst film I’ve ever watched. But the next day on Wednesday the 8th of October we watched The Roses. This was an excellent film, we loved it a lot!! The chairs in the cinema are comfy. I prefer going to a cinema like this, than for example the ODEON. We will definitely be back!

Its a great little cinema with a fantastic range of films. I want to address the people saying its part of Whetherspoons, because it isn't, it just shares the building, they are completely different businesses. The cinema is entirely independent and community owned.

Really great small cinema, proper drinks proper Popcorn 🍿 and a really relaxed atmosphere. We will be back to watch the next Block buster.

My son wanted to go into the weatherspoons pub. Was with hubby and sons girlfriend. You get what you pay for- £23 for 4 meals and a drink each. Not my first choice ever. The best bit was a jug of Monster mash cocktail- delicious 😋. at £6 was a great price.

Old school proper cinema

Fabulous James Braid Course Played a little shorter today (March) as winter tees in play Very friendly and top quality golf experience

This is an absolutely beautiful course. Hilly, well landscaped and almost perfect turf and greens. Lots of things in bloom in early May. Great value.

I played here in July 2021. The course was in spectacular condition. Faultless in fact. Fantastic routing. Great views.

Brilliant course. 2nd time here. Really like the mature parkland layout. Feels like an old historic course that was originally carefully thought out. All holes hold interest and flow well. V beautiful and gorgeous big old clubhouse, and good food. V special. And v v friendly too (staff and members). Highly recommend. Will be back for more visits in future.

Probably the best golf course in the Tyne valley

As always lovely golf. If you haven't been, go. One of the best in the northeast.

Played there testerday( 14th May) in the Senior 4bbb open.From the drive in to the drive out it was SUPERB.The welcome,the bacon roll and coffee,the staff,and the of course the Golf Course itself. If your reading this and haven't played there,do yourself a favour,go and play it.You won't be dissapointed Paul and Brian Barnes Heworth Seniors

Very pleasant lounge friendly members, had some nice food. Will go back for a game soon.

Nice golf course, it has good mix of challenges

Cafe Popped in for a lovely sausage butty and a bacon butty both great, brown sauce soft white bread whats not to like Lovely coffee loads of parking friendly welcome not to be missed!

Great bar and prices! Great beer gardens !!

Rubbish, went and sat down pressed the order button. However staff served people they knew first, left after waiting 15 minutes not served. Would not have minded waiting if they was a organised queing system. We use to go every Saturday after shopping before covid struck however won't be going back.

Looked like a well kept course and in the summer wasn't too busy and located by the Tyne River and its Riverside walks.

At cafe enna a marvellous bacon egg black pudding sandwich to start the day and a top class latte had to have another one to make sure it was class and sure enough the 2nd one was just as good as the first I will be back in the future

Nothing so special, just an old historic building, but well preserved and matching the rest of the neighbourhood.

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.

Food cooked to perfection 10/10 Espresso Martini 11/10 service 10/10 we love a window seat however we had to request upon arrival as table allocated was too small and felt crammed I could hear next tables full blown conversation the room felt on the cool side the only thing missing was back ground French music I could hear it playing in room adjacent overall a pleasant experience for our first visit on the pricey side for portion sizes but food was good highly recommended for that special occasion. £93 a service charge of £8 on top.

Delicious French food and a lovely owner! The place is even cuter and better decorated than many of the pictures on Google Maps suggest. Some of the waitresses could use a bit more training, but that’s perfectly normal. I’ll happily give it 5/5!

Gorgeous French food, it was absolutely delicious. There was a lovely view of the Abbey whilst we enjoyed the beautifully made food. The duck was cooked to perfection, and melted off the bone. The staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was great, and it was spotlessly clean. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and I would recommend here to anyone visiting Hexham.

We attended for Hexham restaurant week where we had food from the set menu. There was loads of choice on that menu & all of our food was delicious. A great wine list to choose from too. I really wonderful atmosphere, great looking space, with efficient and friendly staff. Car park straight opposite. I would highly recommend!

In terms of quality, value and atmosphere, this is by far our favourite restaurant in Northumberland. The food is always excellent - we have visited 4 times now and the food has been perfect every time - the scallops are especially good. The staff are so accommodating and friendly, we’ve been served by Millie mostly and she can’t do enough. I’d particularly like to highlight the fact that we mentioned that the brand of water being used contained fluoride and there were better options available; the next time we visited they had actually changed the water to the brand we suggested! We couldn’t believe it, that small touch really made us feel at home and we are so appreciative (usually because we have had the odd look for pointing those sort of things out). In summary, this restaurant is 10 out of 10 and we can’t wait to go back.

J’adore !! We came all the way from Newcastle and it did not disappoint. As someone with a big French culture and having lived there for 8 years, I was impressed, which rarely happens in French restaurants in the UK. Shona was lovely and we were warmly welcomed by what we think is the owner. My fiancé had the rabbit and I had the steak and two starters. We were sat at the terrasse and we enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be back!!

Just stopped in for a quick bite had the onion soup which was one of the best I have had really nice on a coldish day. Service was polite and quick prices was reasonable. Recommend

Absolutely amazing place to visit. 10th of whole site uncovered. Brilliant audio to go with the site. Free car park. Toilets in the car park. Lovely informative museum. Friendly staff.

Excellent place to visit. We arrived just in time for a free guided tour, 2.30pm. Paul, the guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the site and the areas Roman history in general.

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

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The audio sets were great and explained everything in detail. And the museum part was fantastic, showing just how advanced the Romans were

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

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!

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❤️❤️❤️

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

Great little find in Northumberland. The drive to it is interesting, with stunning views.. This one is 'off the beaten track' ..

A fine example of a 16th century fortified farmhouse, worth seeking out for a visit, albeit quite remote.

If looking for a Starbucks...too bad. Interestingl history

Nice place to visit if your in the area.

Interesting place.

Our family love getting out and about to see historic sites, we recently joined national heritage and we have been to see some beautiful places. However we were a little disappointed with this site, the site itself is unmanned with a few basic information boards dotted around, there are sheep and rams that roam freely around the ruin so if you are nervous of sheep or rams then this isnt for you. I would say if your passing by you might as well have a look but I wouldnt go out of my way just to see this site.

Great to see how life was during the border reiver times, fab walk as well along the "tarset bastle trail"

I loved it. You can see the remains from Chester's Fort, but to visit you have to find a parking spot near the George Hotel or Riverside Kitchen. You can always park up along the road near the roundabout and walk across the modern bridge to the hiking path on the south side of the river It's an easy, mostly flat, mile walk to the site. Well worth the effort. Roman engineering is stunning, and both the original wall structure as well as the expanded cargo addition later are stunning. This was all almost 2000 ago! Highly recommended

Visited Chesters Roman site (second time) but decided to take some extra time to visit the Roman Bridge abutment that are visible on the other side of the River from Chesters. If you are driving, come out of Chesters, turn right, turn left at the roundabout just up the road. On the left, about 100m, you can park in a lay-by. From here, walk back to the roundabout. Go over the road bridge straight in front of you. As you get to the other side, there is a gate on the right side. Go through the gate and follow the easy path/cinder track for about 5 minutes. There is an information board when you reach the site and are looking down towards it. The lower foundation stones are in great condition and look like they have only been there a matter of decades, never mind almost 2000 years! There are lots of random pieces of stone laid everywhere and some nice small columns laid out. The actual site is only small and can be quite wet and slippery, but for someone who loves seeing what the romans left behind (like me), then it is worth the extra half hour.

This is not a ticket or pay to enter attraction. It’s just a 15 minute walk from the George hotel. If history floats your boat then it’s definitely worth seeing. There is so much history in this area with regard to Hadrian’s wall.

Just on the other side of the Tyne to Chester Roman Fort it's worth a walk across the new bridge to see the Roman one, it about a five minute walk from the road across farm land which is fenced off from the live stocks. But towards the bridge you have to go through some gates that the sheep like to hang round so it's a bit mucky there. The remains of the bridge it self is just the Abutment and some stone work retrieved from the river. It's a nice peacefully spot with a Nice view of Chesters Bath House. It's free entry so if you are interested in Roman history and visiting Chesters it's worth the time.

A peaceful place. For others who intend to swim here - I’d read that this was a good place, but the river is fenced off and looks a bit too fast-flowing for my taste.

We went over the bridge (coming from the George Hotel) and parked on the left just near the Newcastle/Hexham road sign, or you can at park the hotel which has one small car park near the bridge and a huge one at the rear. We then walked back 5 minutes to the gate; where the English Heritage sign is. It is then about a 15 minute walk down a fenced off path to the wall and what is left of the bridge. Well worth seeing!

Very interesting Place full of historical Roman artefacts and next to Chester Roman Fort

Best bit of the wall so far, walking from the east. You can imagine soldiers living here. Don’t be put off by the fact it’s slightly off route in a farmer’s field - well worth the diversion!

We really enjoyed visiting this. No entrance fee. Parking in a small lay-by with the access point at one end. The piece of wall and remains of the turret were quite impressive. Another family arrived as we were leaving, but we had it to ourselves before that. It is necessary to climb a set of steps, then a short walk up hill in a quite mucky field. Not accessible for a wheelchair or otherwise infirm person. No toilets or facilities.

This is a lovely little part of Hadrian's wall there is parking to the side of the road and some steps and gate to the entrance of the field, the turret is only a 2 minute walk from the entrance.

If you are walking the HWP from the East this will be the most impressive section of wall so far. You will be ready to reach a bed for the night but take this small detour. It’s well worth it.

Good place to see part of Hadrian’s wall including a Turret with very little walking (5 minutes) through a field. Lay by at side of road to park up.

Access to Brunton Turret is from the A6079: Brunton Turret Parking & Entrance. You cross a stile and walk 80m across a field to the site which is a section of wall including a turret, measuring 80*3 m in total. There is an information board at the far end with an artist's impression of how it would have looked in 122 AD.

Sufficiently well preserved to explain the order in which key features of Hadrian's Wall were built, and also demonstrating the transition between 'broad wall' and 'narrow wall' construction, this is a worthwhile visit for anyone interested in gaining a better insight to this iconic Roman military engineering achievement.

Black Carts Turret 29A, is preserved as part of a 460-metre section of Hadrian’s Wall to the west of Chesters Roman Fort. A UNESCO world heritage site.

Interesting place with old history and vey informative details written on the board. There is quiet a lot left of the wall here. Nice to walk along the wall. You have to walk here since there is no parking lot directly located close to the turret (approximately 1mile)

Easy access to a useful interpretative board allows the imagination to take one back to Roman times. There are many places to view the Wall. This one was quietly pleasant.

Great segment of the wall. Quiet location. Loved the information board and easy access to the wall and turret with descriptions. Difficult to park / turn around.

Great place to get an idea of what the wall looked like, but mostly gone.

The best place in the area to watch sunsets. The view over the valley is amazing

Great spot to check out Hadrian's wall. This is right off the street a few miles past Chester's. There is no parking or any facilities here so you might need to park nearby and walk a bit. The wall is in very good shape and gives you a sense for just how big it was.

Breathtaking view up on sewingshield. Just be careful because it is very steep and can be dangerous especially in wet conditions. But the remaining of the wall is worth a visit. You have to walk up here because there is no parking lot directly located. But there is the visitor center from the fort just 1.5miles west so it's a nice little hike up there

Stunning part of Hadrians Wall and the National Trail. If going West you see the delights of whats to come. Going East (like me) its an emotional reflection of the superb walking you have done. Wonderful views of the Whin Sill looking West are truly iconic. Wonderful place.

One of the most interesting and attractive locations on the wall.

The scenery here is spectacular. This is a very remote area, so there are not crowds of people, there is however, great photography and amazing views. Bring food, since there are not many places to buy. Take your time and enjoy the experience.

As others have indicated, make sure to bring plenty of water and food when hiking here. Good shoes or hiking boots are recommended, as well. The air is so fresh and invigorating. That and the views are a great reward for making the climb.

One of the best parts of the entire Hadrian's Wall trail. Superb views.

Dramatic view from wall and down 100+ ft cliff dropping off to north. Decent mile castle, turret and wall visible too.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely love what Neil has done with his museum. There is so much to see inside. Take your time and soak it all in. If you love classical sci-fi, not just Doctor Who, then the museum is a must. Great to see so many amazing props and costumes, many of them decades old and have been loving preserved by Neil.

Fantastic road trip yesterday with my son to visit Neil Cole's Adventures in Science Fiction: Museum of Classic Sci-fi up in Allendale. Where else in the world can you see the actual surface of the Death Star, just round the corner from a Triffid, a Zygon and an alien from Independence Day? When you see the state of the props from decades ago, the work that Neil has done to restore them and then put them on display, it is simply awesome. Looking forward to a return visit in the Summer!

Lovely museum, and Neil (the owner) is a friendly guy. Many different props from a variety of sci-fi, with a bent on Doctor Who. Better visited than to be reviewed 👍 (also Allendale is a quaint little town with a few stores, public lav & plenty of (free) parking so it's easy to visit, and you will be catered for).

A hidden gem. A real tardis of a place. Loads of stuff from many different films and tv shows. The owner - Neil- is very knowledgeable especially on Doctor Who. Lovely cafes nearby too and lots of street parking.

Neil Cole's Museum of Classic Sci-Fi is a little treasure-trove of costumes, props and memorabilia, from not only classic Doctor Who but also Star Wars, Blake's 7, Day of the Triffids and many more. Neil has created and curated this unique collection in way which successfully packs a huge amount into a comparitively small space (yes, almost TARDIS-like!) As you explore the narrow, almost maze-like corridors of this vaulted netherworld, the thoughtful lighting, plus accompanying audio, provides the perfect atmosphere in which to discover each item, most of which are production originals. Informative and detailed descriptions can be found next to each exhibit and, if that wasn't enough, Neil himself is usually on hand to answer questions and seems very happy to talk, not just about Doctor Who and Sci-Fi, but almost any other subject. If you're in the area at all, or even if you're not, a visit to this one-of-a-kind attraction is an absolute must for all Sci-Fi fans!

Our experience from the first email to saying gour goodbyes was great. What an awesome guy Neil is. I brought the lad I care for, after alot of planning and making sure this was the right place to visit with him and then a fair bit of travelling... What a great 1.5 hour we had chatting to Neil and hearing his stories, looking at his amazing displays. I had one very happy and content Star Wars and Doctor Who mad fan!

Genuinely bigger on the inside! If you're a fan of all things sci-fi and want an up-close-and-personal experience with TV and movie props, costumes and rare memorabilia, I highly recommend the pure joy of this museum. As a life-long sci-fi fan - particularly Doctor Who - I never thought I'd see the day where authentic monsters and aliens from my childhood would 'live' up the road. I am constantly amazed by what is packed into every square inch of this museum, and appreciate Neil's mission to protect and preserve some very rare on-screen items that would otherwise be consigned to the rubbish tip beyond their production use. A wonderful pocket dimension in the heart of rural Northumberland. 👽

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

A hidden gem tucked behind the church in Skipton! Really interesting mix of artwork, including some lovely sculptures, and the back garden with the fountain is absolutely charming. Always worth a visit whenever I’m in Yorkshire.

Lovely hidden gallery with plenty of work from local artists. Friendly staff, very characterful building with interesting architecture and wide array of artwork, from paintings to prints and sculptures everywhere. Regular updates as well so worth revisiting every so often. Also really love visiting when there's a new exhibition opening to meet the artists and get a taste for their oeuvre.

What a fabulous place Mill Bridge Gallery, in Skipton, is! Lots of incredible talent. My talented friend exhibits her art in felt, but there’s lots more besides: fine art, photography and sculpture. It’s all housed in a beautiful building with a canal side garden. A must visit…

Really interesting art gallery in a lovely quirky building. Showcasing the work of local artists. Staffed by the artists themselves who are very friendly and knowledgeable about everything. Beautifully presented and curated works at all price points. Well worth dropping in for a visit.

This is a charming little gallery operated by a small team of artists, passionate about their work and willing to spend time opening up the gallery and chatting to visitors. There's an excellent variety of work, and the building itself is fascinating - one of the oldest in Skipton. If you're in town don't miss it!

One of Skipton’s special places. Mill Bridge is a beautiful little gallery in an old and beautiful building right by the canal - be sure to find its secret garden! The art is varied and interesting and featured artist shows change monthly so it’s always worth a visit. And you can always be sure of a warm welcome!

Mill Bridge Gallery is a fantastic local gallery supporting local professional artists. The space is a comfortable and inspiring exhibition and selling space to find the best pieces from the creatives in the area. The owner is very knowledgeable about art and has filled the gallery with great care and vision. The changing exhibitions of local artists are a delight and the monthly openings a good chance to talk to local artists. The gallery also has the best sculpture garden in town! Highly recommend the visit. One of Skipton's best places to visit.

Fantastic, quirky little place with a great array of timepieces. The lady working there was super knowledgeable and displayed a real passion for clocks! I particularly enjoyed seeing the cuckoo clocks going off and heard the various chimes.

Excellent collection of clocks and watches and great chat with the owner. Bought some storybooks for our grandson which had been written by the owner and are very good.

A very lovely, family run museum. A lot bigger than we thought it would be and definitely a lot better. Well worth a visit especially if you are clock mad.

More a shop than a museum, but lots of clocks, & unusual (ie good) toys for sale.

Lovely museum that offers clock and watch repairs on both antique and modern timepieces. Well worth a visit.

First class service for a watch battery and very good prices.

Had two clocks repaired found the service exceptional,and found the owner and her family who also help in the museum very obligeing.

Received a sheep glass as a present and loved it , I bought my husband the Herdwick sheep glass and its absolutely beautiful so detailed . I will be buying more for myself and special gifts .

This is a must place to visit when in Hexham. Carole is so talented, her works are beautiful. Definitely something for everyone

Recently walked around this area for the day. Such a beautiful area with lots of views of the countryside. This is a must do at least once in your lifetime.

Stunning walks and views a must place to visit

Milecastle 39 The excavated stonework has been consolidated, and the walls are up to 1.75 metres high. It measures 19 metres by 15.5 metres. Part of UNESCO

It’s a wonderful walk to the Sycamore Tree. Park at The Steel Rigg car park that’s off the main road in the village of Once Brewed. The walk is a 3km round trip and well worth every step. This landscape is simply stunning and the tree is absolutely magical.

Great stretch of hadrian's wall that includes sycamore gap and some fantastic rock formations and outstanding views of the english countryside. Steel rig carpark is about a mile away. Proper hiking boots are needed.

A part of Hadrian's wall. A must for lovers of history. The wall is well preserved (even with reconstructions in XIX century). The trail follows the wall and is possible to see some paranomic views in a nice rural landscape. The palimpsest of Roman wall and modern agrarians wall is also interessant for those interested in landscapes.

Stunning. Quite undulating but worth it. Can do a nice loop from steel rigg car park or an out and back hike.

We bought a wonderful piece from this gallery at the start of the year. The owner could not have been more helpful in helping us get exactly what we looking for and we are delighted with the results. Highly recommend

Amazing gallery in the centre of Hexham. Well worth a visit!

A very good variety of food items diy and home all under one roof. Prices are good and value for money. Disabled parking and access to the building are well worth a visit.

My advice to shoppers in this store is to carefully check that the price on the shelf label does in fact apply to the adjacent item. Also keep a mental tally of how much you expect to be charged at the checkout. That way you can minimise the risk of being overcharged.

Several products available. Usually a que to make payment as there's mostly 1 cashier. There are no self checkout but there is a massive parking lot

Because my auntie debbie is just the best 👌

First time shopper in this store and found the place to be friendly and welcoming with a range of products to browse over. Kept getting static shocks during the visit, but was informed loads people were as the temperature had heated up outside. Parking is ample and free and store layout easy to navigate around. Only downside is I felt I was asking a query about an item with a new starter as didn't seek further advice from management, so didn't buy the item I saw on this occasion.

B&M stores are a cornucopia of delights, we are frequent visitors and usually end buying more than we went to buy!! Where we live (Binngley/Keighley /Skipton) there are several B&M stores to choose from. The store at Bingley (near the Dalesway pub/restaurant) is large, roomy and offers a massive range of everyday products as most do), DIY, gardening, lighting, even food... I could go on. B&M stores are well worth a visit where ever you live. Opening till 8pm (just check, times may vary).

It's fairly similar to all the other B&M stores. It has the discount products you need, they have a decent selection of paints. The staff are nice, friendly and chatty. Decent sized car park.