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Local Attractions in Northumberland |
There are many attractions within a short drive
of Swarland Old Hall. The list below is by no means exhaustive but
serves to illustrate the usefulness of the area to tour Northumberland.
Guests are always welcome to ask about the best places to visit
in Northumberland. With our extensive local knowledge, we can suggest
suitable itineraries for you. |
| Within a 15 minute drive |
Alnwick
Castle - 'Windsor of the North', a medieval castle
with stunning State Rooms. Recently used as Hogwart's School
in the Harry Potter film, Philosopher's Stone.
Alnmouth
Village and coastline |
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| Within a 30 minute drive |
Bamburgh
Castle - It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the
very edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh. It commands stunning
views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island and the Cheviot hills
Lindisfarne Castle - Perched on a
high pyramid of rock on Lindisfarne Island, the Castle was built
in the 16th century to defend the island from Scottish raiders.
It was restored and converted into a fairytale castle by Sir
Edward Lutyens in 1903.
Warkworth Castle
- The castle was built during the first part of the 12th century
on a hill overlooking a loop of the River Croquet.
Chillingham
Castle - Owned by the Grey family for over 700 years,
the castle has changed little since the 14th century. Bloody
feuds between the Scots and English and later the Reiver years
often besieged the castle and often entertained royal visitors.
Dunstanburgh Castle - Dating from
1314, with a long and often tempestuous history, Dunstanburgh
is the largest of the Northumberland Castles.
Warkworth
Castle - The ruins of Warkworth Castle is one
if the country's most imposing fortifications with its cruciform
keep and elegant tower.
Etal Castle - Fortified in the 14th
Century, this castle used to guard a crossing place on the River
Till. 
Cheviot Hills
Simonside
Hills
Rothbury/ Coquet Valley
Crag Country House and Grounds
Seahouses
Golf Courses
- There are many courses including Dunstanburgh, Alnwick, Seahouses,
Bamburgh, Linden Hall, Longhirst Hall, Morpeth, Alnmouth and
Burgham.
Northumberland
National Park
Farne Islands
- As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the
British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey
Seals. Other wildlife include Puffins, Pettrel, Guillemot and
Cormerants. |
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| Within a 45 minute drive |
Metro Centre - Ideal for wet days
Royal Quays Factory Outlet- Ideal
for wet days |
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| Within a 60 minute drive |
Hadrian's
Wall - Originally spanning some 73 miles,
this was one of the Roman Empire's greatest feats of engineering.
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Kielder
Water and Forest - Kielder Water is the largest
man-made lake in Europe. Kielder Forest is one of Britain's
biggest nature resorts and home to red squirrels, deer and rare
birds.
Scottish Borders |
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