Family Activities
What family activites are available at the site?
What English Heritage properties are nearby?
What other family-based activities and places of interest are nearby?
Explore the Castle
Children will love exploring the castle ruins, with its staircases and hiding holes they will be occupied for ages! Imagine what life would have been like for the Middleton family who lived here for almost 500 years.
Discover the Gardens
Run around and explore the vast gardens, including the magical quarry which is sure to spark young imaginations! The vast grassy lawns are perfect for picnics, make sure to bring the picnic basket and settle down for a round of well deserved sandwiches after exploring the grounds.
Aydon Castle
Distance: 14 miles
One of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting. Wander round the beautifully preserved manor house and discover the turbulant history of border warfare.Chesters
Distance: 18 miles
The best preserved remains of a cavalry fort in Britain, Chesters Roman Fort was built to guard the Roman bridge which carried Hadiran’s Wall and the Military Way over the River North Tyne. Discover the remains of the complex bath houses where soldier’s would have taken rest.
tourist information
The nearest Tourist Information Centre is located in Morpeth, call 01670 500700.
For more information on things to see and do in the area please see www.visitnorthumberland.com.
For more information about things to see and do in the North East please see www.visitnortheastengland.com.
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