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 the [...]
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.
Communication appears [...]
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 countryside [...]
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.
Tucked away in the south west corner of County Durham, Balderdale provides a calming retreat from the hussle and bussle of town and city life.
