
National park in Northumberland, England
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Northumberland National Park is in Northumberland, with hills and forests along the border with Scotland.
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Jacobean mansion of 1641, incorporating the pele-tower of its 14th century predecessor. The gardens are open for a month in midsummer, the castle is occasionally an events venue but not routinely open to the public.
Serving hearty trad fare, and they have rooms.
Cosy dog-friendly pub in an 18th century coaching inn, with rooms.
Smart dog-friendly B&B with popular cafe.
Comfy friendly hotel in a converted mansion of 1886. Good grub.
Well-equipped camping and caravan site east side of village, open May-Sep.
Great reviews for this comfy guest house south across the river from the village.
Smart pub with rooms near Kielder Water.
Cabins and activities around Kielder Water.
Friendly well-run site above Kielder Water.
By road from the south, leave A69 at Acomb near Hexham, and follow B6320 to Bellingham. Here a lane branches northwest to Kielder Water and across into Scotland.
Read in the guideMuch of the Park is designated "Access Land" - you can walk freely without having to stay on rights-of-way.
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear · International · NCL
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