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EXPLORE HADRIAN'S
WALL COUNTRY
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 Housesteads,
thought by many to be the most spectacular Roman site on Hadrian's
Wall (on Hadrian's
Wall National Trail), is 3 miles and a pleasant walk
from Strand Cottage, whilst Roman Vindolanda
(2 miles) and its sister site, the Roman
Army Museum, are also close by. Also, within 10 miles
are the roman forts at Chesters
and Corbridge.
See Hadrian's
Wall bus timetable.
Nearby is the market town of Hexham
(10 miles), with its historic Hexham Abbey and 14th century
Old Gaol, and Haltwhistle
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AROUND BARDON
MILL VILLAGE
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Errington
Reay Pottery, established in 1878, is situated in the
village of Bardon
Mill and has a factory outlet. Also in Bardon mill is
Unique
In Glass, makers of hand crafted designs in mosaic and
stained glass.
 Horse
riding is popular in the area and, because there are
so many places to go, we have arranged with a local family,
who have stables, to make these available for anyone who wishes
to bring their horse away with them but not have to look after
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ALSTON &
ALLEN BANKS
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 Alston,
the highest market town in England and where Oliver Twist
was filmed, is 10 miles away and can be reached by an acclaimed
scenic route, the A686, which runs from Alston to Penrith
and was voted amongst the world's
10 best drives.
The South
Tynedale Railway (steam) runs from Alston, and close
by are the Nenthead
Lead Mines, which are open to the public.
One mile from Strand cottage is the National Trust property
of Allen
Banks which has extensive walking tracks, several
picnic areas and affords some of the most beautiful vistas
in the Northumberland area.
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NORTHUMBERLAND
& FURTHER AFIELD
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 We
are in peaceful, unspoilt Northumberland
- a county of spectacular castles
and coastline,
and ideal for walking.
Kielder
Forest Park and Lake, Europe's largest man made waterway
is a pleasant 40 minutes drive away. If you want some closer
walking amongst attractive fells and woodlands the Northumberland
National Park which is the largest in England starts
two miles from the cottage.
Within an hour's drive south is County Durham where the whole
family can enjoy Beamish
Open-air Museum and visit the magnificent Durham
Cathedral.
 Newcastle,
with its many museums, shopping centres and new Gateshead
Millennium Bridge, is 30 miles to the east, whilst two
miles further on along the A1 is the Gateshead
Metro Centre, the largest shopping centre in Britain.
In North Shields all the family can enjoy a fun-packed
day's entertainment at Wet
and Wild, a large swimming pool with a great many slides
of all shapes and sizes.
Carlisle,
with it's many historical sites, is 22 miles to the west of
Bardon Mill.. |
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by Graeme
Peacock |
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Welcome Bed & Breakfast Food Area Attractions Prices / Enquiries
How to Find Us Accessibility |
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| Bed
& Breakfast for Holidays near Vindolanda on Hadrian's Wall National
Trail , Northumberland, North East England, UK |
| Contact Angela Frayne |
STRAND COTTAGE
Main Road (A69)
Bardon Mill, Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 7BH |
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Tel: +44 (01434) 344643
Mobile: +44 (07833) 968655
Email:
stay@strand-cottage.co.uk
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