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Chestnut house - Towns in Northumberland - Ten Days Out
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day's visit, including shops, pubs, restaurants and public transport
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Each is within easy driving distance of Morpeth, not much more than
an hour away at most.
Newcastle upon Tyne:
Isn't really in Northumberland, but it is the region's capital,
providing all the facilities of a major provincial city. It's only
20 minutes away, so is ideal for an evening out.
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Alnwick:
Market town, 30 minutes away. Visit Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Castle. |
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Bamburgh:
Bamburgh is a tiny village, but it has the most spectacular castle in
England. Makes a good joint trip with Seahouses. About an hour's drive |
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Berwick upon Tweed:
Border town (only 3 miles to Scotland), 1 hour's drive. Famous for its
Elizabethan walls, coast and river walks, stunning views. |
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Blyth:
Only 20 minutes drive, Blyth is rich in industrial heritage. Port and
harbour, beach. Wind farm with offshore turbines. |
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Haltwhistle:
Smaller market town, about 75minutes away. Stunning views of the South
Tyne valley, and great access to the Roman Wall |
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Hexham:
Hexham lies in the stunningly beautiful Tyne Valley, about 1 hour's
drive away. Market town with Abbey, convenient for the Roman Wall |
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Morpeth:
Our own market town, so you can walk it! Award winning park, riverside
walks and the Chantry craft centre and Bagpipe Museum |
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Rothbury:
Small market town set deep in the hills of Northumberland. About 45
minutes drive. Visit Cragside House (NT) |
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Seahouses:
About an hour's drive will take you to the mini-resort of Seahouses.
Boat trips to the Farne Islands, fishing harbour. |
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Wooler:
Wooler is s small market town within an hour's drive. It nestles at the
foot of the Cheviot hills and is a great centre for hill walking. |
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