Philippa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Hirsel Estate
A lovely place to walk and a nice cafe.
A beautiful place to walk to, only 5 minutes drive from the farm. Walking boots recommended!
Routin Linn Waterfall
A beautiful place to walk to, only 5 minutes drive from the farm. Walking boots recommended!
St. Cuthberts Cave
A beautiful place to walk to.
The Alnwick Garden
Denwick LaneA brilliant day out, particularly in Spring or Summer.
Alnwick Castle
A great day out.
A steam powered train taking you from Heatherslaw to the village of Etal.
21 locals recommend
Heatherslaw Light Railway
A steam powered train taking you from Heatherslaw to the village of Etal.
Bamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingA great place to explore and enjoy the beautiful beach.
Howick Hall Gardens
Warkworth Castle
Castle TerraceSeahouses Harbour
Harbour RoadEnjoy boat trips to the Farne islands.
Home to the Duke of Buccleugh, slightly further afield but a great day out with a large adventure playground!
16 locals recommend
Bowhill House
Home to the Duke of Buccleugh, slightly further afield but a great day out with a large adventure playground!
A stunning castle and beautiful walled garden, playground, shop and tea rooms.
57 locals recommend
Floors Castle & Gardens
Roxburgh StreetA stunning castle and beautiful walled garden, playground, shop and tea rooms.
Huge adventure playground to suit children (and adults) of all ages. Restaurant and gift shop.
70 locals recommend
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateHuge adventure playground to suit children (and adults) of all ages. Restaurant and gift shop.
Holy Island
East Links Family Park
Whitehouse Farm Centre
Northumberland Country Zoo
Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery
14 BailiffgateBerwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard
ParadeBerwick Town Walls
9 Palace StUnion Bridge
Chainbridge Honey Farm
Paxton House
Enjoy the house, park and fairy door trail.
Shop
Barter Books
A lovely second hand bookshop and cafe.
Border Berries
Pick your own fruit during the summer months
Soft play
Laughing Ducks Soft Play
A good place to go with children on a rainy day.
Food scene
Milan Restaurant
2 High StA great Italian restaurant, takeaway or dine in.
The Black Bull Inn
Great locally produced food.
The Black Bull
A lovely pub with a thatched roof.
Red Lion Inn
Main RoadGood pub grub.
The Blue Bell Inn
A697Good Pub grub.
The Potted Lobster
3 Lucker RdA must visit for sea food fans!
The Magna Tandoori
39 Bridge StA great Indian restaurant and takeaway.
Foxtons Winebar & Restaurant
26 Hide HillAtelier
41-43 Bridge StSHERKHAN OF ALNWICK
2 Market PlIndian restaurant and takeaway.
Yan's Restaurant
10 Bondgate WithinChinese restaurant and takeaway.
Cafe Maelmin
Percy Arms Hotel
Main RoadThe Plough On The Hill
Doddington Dairy Milk Bar & Cafe, Wooler
11 South RdDelicious locally produced ice cream and milkshakes
Spa
Beau Monde Salon & Spa
Lucker Hall SteadingThe perfect place for a relaxing spa day.