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Town in Northumberland, England
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Wooler is a town in Northumberland, on a lowland route into Scotland that skirts the Cheviot Hills, with a population of 2000 in 2021. "Situated in an ill-cultivated country under the influence of vast mountains, from whence it is subject to impetuous rains" was the Norman conquerors' dismal assessment of it in 1107. It's now a quiet market town, and base for walking in the hills.
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Snecked stone church opened in 1856. It's only accessible during mass.
This was built in the 12th century as a monastery, became a fortress, and had one of England's first glass windows installed in 1298 for a visit by King Edward I. It stood near the border in an era when England and Scotland were often at war, and was enhanced into a castle. The region was pacified by the Union of the Crowns in 1603 so the castle became more residential. Sir Humphry Wakefield the owner since 1982 is an antiques expert and has stuffed the place with his eclectic collection. It has been used as a TV / film location and has various hokey ghost legends, with occasional night tours.
51 bed former YHA hostel and shepherds' huts (sleep 3); camper vans also accommodated. Welcoming and well-run, in wartime it was a camp for Land Army women and somehow retains a 40s retro vibe.
Clean friendly place.
17 room hotel with restaurant (mains from £15). Also runs 6 self-catering cottages.
Caravan site south edge of town, mostly static units but it also accommodates tourers and campers.
Friendly well-run site west side of town.
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