Attractions

Attractions in Northumberland

With the stunning Bamburgh Castle within strolling distance and other dramatic castles and coastline attractions, such as Holy Island and the Farne Islands nearby, Burton Hall is ideally located for exploring the historical and peaceful region of Northumberland, as well as being an ideal mid-point between Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Hadrians Wall.

• Dramatic Castles – Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle, Alnwick Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Thirlestane Castle, Traquair Castle
• The Coast – stunning coastline and beaches
• The Farne Islands (Bird and Seal Sanctuaries) – Farne Islands,
• The Holy Island (Lindisfarne) – Island on which stands Lindisfarne Castle/Priory
• Flodden Field battle sceneBattle Scenes – Flodden Field, The Border Reivers,
• Christian Northumberland – Christian Heritage, Bamburgh Church, Bedes World,
• Historic Towns – Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick, Alnwick II, Coldstream, Edinburgh,
• Historic unspoilt countryside – Cheviot Hills, Northumberland National Park, Scottish Borders,
• Other attractions – Grace Darling Museum, Ford and Etal, Chillingham Wild Cattle, Wallington Hall in Rothbury, Cragside house,
• The splendid Alnwick CastleActivities – Kimmerston Horse Riding Centre, beautiful golf courses, Borders Gliding Club, Fishing, Birdwatching
• Hadrian’s Wall – Explore the Wall, Vindolanda, Housteads,
• Shopping – The Metro Centre at Gateshead, Edinburgh

Northumberland Visitor Guide, The Secret Kingdom, Northumbria Tourist Board, The History of Northumberland, Genealogy Northumberland,
Local Weather Forecast, The National Trust, English Heritage, British History,

History of Burton Hall