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Sweethope Avenue, Ashington, Northumberland
NE63 9PW Northumberland
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of NE63 9PW:
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE611PJ
This unusual museum specialises in the history and development of Northumbrian small pipes and their music. They are set in the context of bagpipes around the world - from India to Inverness.
Museum of Antiquities
Newcastle University, NE17RU
The Museum of Antiquities is the principal museum of archaeology in north east England. Its visitors are those who wish to know more about the history of the region, especially Hadrian's Wall and the Roman frontier.
Wallington House Walled Garden
, Cambo, Northumberland, NE614AR
Dating from 1688, the house was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The restrained Palladian exterior gives way to the magnificent rococo plasterwork of the interior, which houses fine ceramics, paintings, needlework and a collection of dolls' houses.
Cragside
, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE657PX
Cragside, creation of Victorian inventor and landscape genius Lord Armstrong, is a garden of breathtaking drama whatever the season. Surrounding the house is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe.
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick, Northumberland, NE661NQ
To many people, their first sight of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise us as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.
Prudhoe Castle
, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE426NA
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries. After two sieges during the 1170s - the Scots attackers reportedly declaring 'as long as Prudhoe stands, we shall never have peace' - the mighty stone keep and a great hall were added, followed in about 1300 by two strong towers.
Tanfield Railway
Old Marley Hill, near Stanley, County Durham, NE165ET
World's oldest exisiting railway, originally opened in 1725. 3 mile steam passenger railway between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield.
Museum and Winter Gardens
Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR11PP
Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day.In the Museum discover the history of the City from its prehistoric past to the present day in exciting displays interpreting the collections with hands-on exhibits, computer interactives and video presentations.
Beamish North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish, County Durham, DH90RG
Britain’s Best Museum (Period Living & Traditional Homes ‘2005 Best of British Awards’ and ‘Living Museum of the Year 2004’ (Good Britain Guide), Beamish is one of the region’s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early 1900s.
Corbridge Roman Site and Museum
Corbridge, Northumberland, NE455NT
Extensive remains include Stanegate Road and impressive granaries.Open: All year round but check for winter opening).
Finchale Priory
Near Durham City, Durham, DH15SH
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.
Causey Arch
near Stanley, County Durham, DH85SD
World's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725-1926, standing 80 feet above a wooded gorge. Picnic area with replica 18th Century coal waggon.
Temple of Mithras - Hadrians Wall
, Carrawbrough, Northumberland, NE464EN
The Roman army first encountered the cult of Mithras in Persia (modern Iran) during the reign of the emperor Nero although its origins in India have been traced back to 1400 BC. One of the many mystery cults that the Romans introduced from the east, Mithraism first appealed to slaves and freedmen but with Mithras's title Invictus, the cult's emphasis on truth, honour and courage, and its demand for discipline soon led to Mithras becoming a god of soldiers and traders.
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
St Mary le Bow Church, Durham City, County Durham, DH15ET
Local history museum in historic church telling Durham's story from 10th Century. Displays, models, artefacts and hands-on activities.
Allensford Country Park
Near Consett, Durham, DH89BA
Riverside site operated by Derwentside District Council. Woodland walk, plenty of space for children and refurbished play area featuring exciting play equipment.
Killhope, NofEngland Lead Mining Museum
Upper Weardale, County Durham, DH15TY
Winner of The Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2003, Killhope explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel and hands-on activities.
DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
DurhamCity, County Durham, DH15TU
The museum at this family friendly attraction features The Durham Light Infantry (with emphasis on WW1 and WW2) and looks at Durham Home Front life during WW2. *Regiment's archive housed in nearby County Record Office).
Durham Castle
Durham City, County Durham, DH13RW
Dating from 1072, one of England's largest surviving Norman castles and grandest Romanesque palaces. Seat of the Price Bishops until 1832 and now part of a World Heritage Site.
Durham Cathedral
Palace Green, Durham City, Durham, DH13EH
The present Cathedral has stood on this spot as a place of prayer and pilgrimage for over 900 years. It contains the remains of Cuthbert, the saintly seventh-century bishop of Lindisfarne; it also holds the tomb of Bede, the chronicler of Cuthbert's life and the first English historian.
Chillingham Castle
, Chillingham, Northumberland, NE665NJ
This remarkable castle with its alarming dungeons and torture chamber has, since the twelve-hundreds, been continuously owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations. You will see active restoration of complex masonry, metalwork and ornamental plaster as the great halls thrive with day to day life.
Pow Hill Country Park
Derwent Reservoir, Durham, DH89ND
Set in moorland overlooking Derwent Reservoir. Plenty of play space for children alongside stream in sheltered valley.
University of Durham Oriental Museum
Durham City, County Durham, DH13TH
Only museum of its kind in the Country devoted entirely to Oriental art and archaeology. Collections range from prehistoric Egypt and China to the work of living artists.
University of Durham Botanic Garden
Hollingside Lane, Durham City, County Durham, DH13TN
18 acre garden in mature woodland with exotic trees from America and the Himalayas. Prince Bishops Garden.
