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24th Mar 2013 2:06 pm
loopyles
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
Location: Northumberland
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dunton10, Not sure what your requirements are, kids , dogs, Northumberland is diverse, the coast in the summer is busy, well in our terms nothing like Devon and Cornwall. The best site in Northumberland is Kielder Leaplish CC expensive but stunning and as Ian stated the 4x4 safari is a must and you will meet a few from this site. Powerburn CC is also a good base. The tourists must see have mainly been covered but there is so much more to Northumberland and some fantastic non damaging lanes. If you decide to come PM me and I can give you some detailed info. Powerburn is central just for your information.
24th Mar 2013 4:40 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1344
Hi guys,
Warkworth castle can be seen from the CL I mentioned, and is itself worth a visit, being only a couple of miles or so away. I wish we were going back! We had a few days in a cottage in Amble at the beginning of the month. So much to see and do up there.
24th Mar 2013 4:49 pm
GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
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AVE wrote:
It was a good trip that one.... Brought a netbook down for Steve smith from GSLRO and an antique chair for a neighbour from Blythe bought on eBay.
Going up again in May
He He Mrs n Kids still ask about that pity I was at work! Thanks GeorgeClub N.E.R.D.s
24th Mar 2013 9:13 pm
ben2012
Member Since: 18 Feb 2013
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 112
You NEED to go to Lower Newton, it's lovely, theirs a small micro brewery pub and fantastic beach. You park at the top of the hill and walk down to it. Don't take the caravan mind you, it's just a place to visit.
29th Mar 2013 9:22 am
dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 208
Thanks to everyone who has replied. i'll be checking out all the suggestions in due course.
30th Mar 2013 10:12 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Re: Northumberland in the Summer
dunton10 wrote:
We might break the journey in the Dales as we have time so likewise for there also.
And nobody even made a post
Plenty to see and do in the Dales, but reckon if you are serious about a stopover there, you raise a separate thread.
But just be aware, to do the Dales proper, you will need to go inland quite a bit. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
As the others have mentioned there are a lot of places to see up here. National Trust & English Heritage sites also worth looking at as they run places like Gibside, Belsay, Wallington & there are always events on from early spring.
There's Newcastle Evolution festival on the last Bank Hol in May.
Cragside well worth a visit - you can book a tour through the tunnels to see the hydro electric system (1st domestic one invented).
Alnwick castle has a range of events throughout the summer & they have the largest tree house restaurant in Europe.
Small VW show held in Druridge Bay over the summer as well.Paul.
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2nd Apr 2013 1:04 pm
loopyles
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
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Just got back from a week spent at a cottage near Rothbury. Went to a classic car event in Wallington, the pub in Lower Newton, also The Joiners Arms (excellent food and dog friendly), and a brisk walk up to Housesteads fort amongst other things.... Already looking forward to my next tripAs you slide down the banister of life
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26th May 2013 9:11 pm
olly
Member Since: 01 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Durham
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There's also beamish museum and Durham which has the castle and cathedral all within easy reach and well worth a visitErgs blanked
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30th May 2013 8:09 am
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Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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M-I-L and the wife's Aunt leaving today ...heading to this site in their motorhome http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4598
They've stayed before and rated it highly (they're very fussy about sites) and it certainly seems to get good reviews."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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30th May 2013 8:50 am
chris0leary
Member Since: 18 May 2012
Location: Cumbria
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After taking part in the Kielder 4x4 safari a couple of weeks ago I've just returned to Kielder to camp and ride around the lake area. Lots to see and do in the area.
I stayed at the Kielder campsite which was still a bit boggy from the rain but nice and quiet, no problems from midges yet.
Good food and drink in The Anglers Arms right next to the campsite.
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