Beamish is, quite simply unique. It is not a theme park. It is more than a museum. Oh and whatever you do, don’t tell the kids it’s educational as well. It is a special time at Beamish this year because the site celebrates it’s 40th Birhday. Bamish grew up, at the same time I did [...]
Nestling against the River Nidd in Knaresborough, you will find a virtually unique phenomenon in Mother Shipton’s Cave. So named due to it being the birth place and home of the most famous resident of the town, Mother Shipton herself. In 1488 a young frightened child of 15 years old had been hauled before the [...]
I spent an excellent day with friends in Hadrian‘s Wall country, in Northumberland yesterday. The weather was just about perfect for walking, warm but not too hot, although we did consume a fair amount of liquids throughout the walk. We started off at Housesteads Roman Fort. Now the others didn’t spot it at first but [...]
On the National Trust website, Wallington is described as “Magnificent mansion with fine interiors and collections, set in an extensive garden and parkland”. It is an accurate description of what was once the home of the Trevelyan family, in Border Reiver country. As you approach the estate,one of the first sights to greet you are [...]
There are not many places left where you get a genuine feeling of stepping back in time when you arrive, but Blanchland is certainly one of them. There is a strange tranquility about the place, even on a busy weekend. The sound of nature surrounds you, only interrupted by the occasional passing car or van. [...]
Reeth is probably one of the most picturesque villages in North Yorkshire. It has the ideal layout with life revolving around quite a large village green. A quick visit to the gift shop on the edge of the village green will equip you with a very reasonably priced leaflet showing three circular walks in [...]
The island of Lindisfarne, often referred to as Holy Island is five miles east of the A1 in Northumberland. The only way to get to or from the island is via the causeway. Crossing times are restricted due to the ebb and flow of the tide and the crossing timetables should always be consulted prior [...]
The Market Cross at Barnard Castle is a central focus of the town separating the market place from The Bank. The former Kings Head where Charles Dickens stayed whilst researching information for his novel Nickolas Nickleby in February 1838.
View from the footpath across the river of the Cathedral towering over the city and the boathouse at the river-side.
Lindisfarne is an island off the coast of Northumberland that is steeped in history.
