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Hexham

Hexham is an historic, bustling town in the heart of the Tyne Valley.

Haltwhistle

A main stopping point for visitors to Hadrian's Wall, Haltwhistle is a small, welcoming town in the west of Northumberland served by the A69 Newcastle to Carlisle road and the Tyne Valley rail line.

Brampton

Just south of Hadrian’s Wall Brampton is a picturesque market town surrounded by a landscape that’s perfect for walking and cycling.

Bardon Mill

Bardon Mill is a village in Northumberland. It is situated to the west of Haydon Bridge and Hexham, on the River South Tyne.

Gateshead

Gateshead is home to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead Quays, The Sage Gateshead, a landmark building on the banks of the River Tyne is an international home for music, and was designed by Norman Foster.

Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle – a great city - once in the forefront of 19th century industrial innovation, now, the forefront of technical innovation, leisure and culture.

Carlisle

A city steeped in history Carlisle is known as the ‘great border city’ and today is a vibrant place with great shops, a variety of places to eat and drink, and lots of culture from museums and galleries, to theatre, music, comedy and events.

Walltown Country Park

Walltown Country Park lies on the line of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park.

Open all year

Free

• Guide Dogs
• Wheelchair Accessible

Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe Castle has many a story to tell to the intrepid visitor. Have a picnic and take in the surroundings, browse in the shop or explore the keep, great hall and towered walls enclosing a fine Georgian mansion, or take a walk around the moat and grounds.

Closed for winter (reopening 1 April 2024)

With Gift-Aid, from: Adult: £7.50, Child (5-17 years): £4, Concession: £6.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £19 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £11.50

• Guide Dogs
• Wheelchair Accessible

Lanercost Priory

The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person.

Open weekends only 10am - 4pm

Adult, from: £6.50, Child (5-15 years): £3.50, Concession: £5.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £16.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £10.00

• Guide Dogs
• Wheelchair Accessible