Budle Bay is located in North Northumberland.  Just one mile from the A1, this beautiful coastal area is a popular place to visit for birdwatchers, particularly in the winter when you can expect to see thousands of wildfowl and waders.  Once an extremely busy port in the times of King Henry III in the 13th […]

With the Summer holidays upon us it’s time to start thinking about days out when you come to us for your holidays. Watch out for our blogs to give you some ideas. Kirkley Hall Zoological gardens. Opened in 2011 Kirkley Hall has grown from strength to strength and now hosts over 130 species including Ring […]

May half term is here so we thought it might be nice to offer some ideas for the whole family.  Obviously you could just spend a week relaxing and enjoying our beautiful parks and lodges, but if you’d like to see what we have to offer around and about here are some quick ideas…………. Learn […]

It’s possible that you have heard a rumour that Beer is rather popular here in the North?!  Well that’s true, but we aren’t just passionate about drinking the stuff we love to make it too. We have a great selection of local brewers, some of whom are also happy to open their doors to you. So, […]

We know that going out for the day, without your canine companion, is not always what you want to do, so we’ve searched for some brilliant activities that are dog friendly and we know you will enjoy. Holy Island and Lindisfarne Priory This is a really special day out and needs a bit of planning […]

Bamburgh Castle No visit to Northumberland is complete without a day at Bamburgh Castle. One of Northumberland’s most iconic landmarks. Sprawled across 9 acres of land this castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. Awash with tales of bloody battles, ghosts and royal rebellions there’s plenty of history to immerse yourself […]