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Alnwick Castle

Historical Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
Alnwick Castle has been made famous by the fact it is the setting for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. It was built in the Eleventh century during the Border wars with the Scots. There are children's activities and frequent events - please visit their site for details.
Contact: 01665 510777
Address: Estates Office, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ
Web:www.alnwickcastle.com

Bamburgh Castle

Historical Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
A huge Norman castle completey restored in 1900. Visitors can see the museum room, grand kings hall, cross hall, armoury and the Victorian scullery.
Contact: 01668 214515
Address: Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7DF
Web:www.bamburghcastle.com

Druridge Bay Country Park

Nature Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
A beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by woodland and meadows, next to a sandy beach with dunes. Small cafe providing food at peak times.
Contact: 01670 760968
Address: Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 5BX
Web: www.northumberland.gov.uk

Hexham Abbey

Historical Pushchair access
A magnificent church with a Saxon crypt, misericrods and a fine collection of 15th century paintings.
Contact: 01434 602031
Address: Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NB
Web: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk

Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre

Historical Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
Kielder Castle was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Earl of Northumberland. It now houses a gallery, restaurant, gift shop, children's play area and a Minotaur maze.
Contact: 01434 250209
Address: Forestry Commission England, Kielder Castle, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1ER
Web: www.forestry.gov.uk

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