Guidebook for Hallington
Sightseeing
Visit Hadrians Wall of The Sill for local sight seeing.
A great country walk to blow off the cobwebs! We would recommend heading to The Sill to start and finish where they have facilities. www.thesill.org.uk
7 locals recommend
Hadrian's Wall Path
A great country walk to blow off the cobwebs! We would recommend heading to The Sill to start and finish where they have facilities. www.thesill.org.uk
Keilder has some beautiful walks and is only a 40 minute drive away. At varying times of the year they also open the observatory to view the beautiful Northumberland skies. We have some of the lowest light pollution in the country so if sky gauzing is your thing this is the place!
33 locals recommend
Kielder Observatory
Keilder has some beautiful walks and is only a 40 minute drive away. At varying times of the year they also open the observatory to view the beautiful Northumberland skies. We have some of the lowest light pollution in the country so if sky gauzing is your thing this is the place!
Wallington is a beautiful National Trust property. It has a beautiful house to explore, a variety of walks to enjoy, park area, pond area with ducks, beautifully kept gardens and cafe. It is quite expensive in the cafe so a picnic can lower the cost to this day out. You can easily spend a full day here. Theres not much other than the house inside so this place is best in dry weather.
42 locals recommend
National Trust Wallington
Wallington is a beautiful National Trust property. It has a beautiful house to explore, a variety of walks to enjoy, park area, pond area with ducks, beautifully kept gardens and cafe. It is quite expensive in the cafe so a picnic can lower the cost to this day out. You can easily spend a full day here. Theres not much other than the house inside so this place is best in dry weather.
For family days and landscapes that amaze… Start at The Sill!
The Sill is the perfect place to start exploring Northumberland National Park, and a fantastic location to connect with nature and the National Park’s unique and special landscapes.
Located just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall, The Sill is free to enter and features exhibitions, a rooftop walk, cafe and shop.
Whether you’re planning your next day out with friends or family, a hike along Hadrian’s Wall or want to learn more about Northumberland’s landscape, culture and heritage, start your next adventure at The Sill.
#THESILLSTARTHERE
21 locals recommend
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
For family days and landscapes that amaze… Start at The Sill!
The Sill is the perfect place to start exploring Northumberland National Park, and a fantastic location to connect with nature and the National Park’s unique and special landscapes.
Located just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall, The Sill is free to enter and features exhibitions, a rooftop walk, cafe and shop.
Whether you’re planning your next day out with friends or family, a hike along Hadrian’s Wall or want to learn more about Northumberland’s landscape, culture and heritage, start your next adventure at The Sill.
#THESILLSTARTHERE
Arts & Culture
A beautiful ancient Abbey which holds many events over the year. I would recommend the Cafe in here as one of the best in Hexham. They often also have exhibitions towards the back of the Abbey and have a permanent children interactive exhibition all year round. Its a perfect place if your caught in a shower in Hexham! The gift shop is also full of local produce, gifts and cards.
39 locals recommend
Hexham Abbey
Beaumont StreetA beautiful ancient Abbey which holds many events over the year. I would recommend the Cafe in here as one of the best in Hexham. They often also have exhibitions towards the back of the Abbey and have a permanent children interactive exhibition all year round. Its a perfect place if your caught in a shower in Hexham! The gift shop is also full of local produce, gifts and cards.
A wonderful selection of paintings to view and purchase from a very talented local artist. The gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10-4 as well as Sunday 2-5.
Stationary, prints, diaries and lots more available. If none of the above times are suitable you can email her on info@marogers.com to enquire regarding a private appointment.
https://www.marogers.com
Leam Studio,
West Woodburn,
Hexham,
Northumberland
NE48 2SE
01434 270216
A local gem!
Mary Ann Rogers
A wonderful selection of paintings to view and purchase from a very talented local artist. The gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10-4 as well as Sunday 2-5.
Stationary, prints, diaries and lots more available. If none of the above times are suitable you can email her on info@marogers.com to enquire regarding a private appointment.
https://www.marogers.com
Leam Studio,
West Woodburn,
Hexham,
Northumberland
NE48 2SE
01434 270216
A local gem!
Shopping
Hexham has a mix of useful supermarkets such as Waitross and Tesco on the outskirts then in the centre has a range of individual shops. I would recommend Mr Wolf as an excellent independent toy shop!
84 locals recommend
Hexham
Hexham has a mix of useful supermarkets such as Waitross and Tesco on the outskirts then in the centre has a range of individual shops. I would recommend Mr Wolf as an excellent independent toy shop!
Matfen
Matfen is our closest little shop and tea room if you run out of Milk or Bread!
Wonder round individual shops, take your pick from endless cafes to visit and visit Peel Tower Brewery for a unique drinking experience.
20 locals recommend
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Corchester LaneWonder round individual shops, take your pick from endless cafes to visit and visit Peel Tower Brewery for a unique drinking experience.
Entertainment & Activities
Play in the soft play, bowl, play badminton or take a swim at The Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham
Hexham leisure centre has everything from swimming pools large and small to bowling and soft play. Bowling is worth booking in advance at peak times. It is also worth calling the soft play ahead of a weekend visit as they do sometimes close for parties. The cafes there are reasonably priced. It is located next to Waitrose in the centre of Hexham.
Wentworth Leisure Centre
Wentworth ParkHexham leisure centre has everything from swimming pools large and small to bowling and soft play. Bowling is worth booking in advance at peak times. It is also worth calling the soft play ahead of a weekend visit as they do sometimes close for parties. The cafes there are reasonably priced. It is located next to Waitrose in the centre of Hexham.
There is a vast array of things happening throughout the year at Queens Hall so worth a look on their website before your visit - http://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on
They do everything from coast live music, theatre, Dance, Exhibitions and Workshops.
8 locals recommend
Queen's Hall Arts Centre
1-2 Beaumont StThere is a vast array of things happening throughout the year at Queens Hall so worth a look on their website before your visit - http://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on
They do everything from coast live music, theatre, Dance, Exhibitions and Workshops.
This is a wonderful farm with a great selection of animals. Our son just loves it here! It is a super mix of indoor and out door activities if you do have a day with showers. It has an indoor petting barn, indoor soft play. They also do tractor rides, have a large park area, trampolines and cafe to enjoy.
28 locals recommend
Whitehouse Farm Centre
This is a wonderful farm with a great selection of animals. Our son just loves it here! It is a super mix of indoor and out door activities if you do have a day with showers. It has an indoor petting barn, indoor soft play. They also do tractor rides, have a large park area, trampolines and cafe to enjoy.
We are a forty minute drive into Newcastle where we have the Theatre Royal. It has a huge range of events on over the year, please have a look at their website to see whats on during your stay - https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk
62 locals recommend
Theatre Royal
100 Grey StWe are a forty minute drive into Newcastle where we have the Theatre Royal. It has a huge range of events on over the year, please have a look at their website to see whats on during your stay - https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Horse Riding. Private or semi-private tuition is given using their small team of horses and ponies, specially selected to suit complete beginners or more competent, confident riders. No age limits.
Redesdale Equestrian
Soppit Farm
Elsdon
NE19 1AF
07714 343695
helen@redesdaleequestrian.co.uk
Redesdale Equestrian
Horse Riding. Private or semi-private tuition is given using their small team of horses and ponies, specially selected to suit complete beginners or more competent, confident riders. No age limits.
Redesdale Equestrian
Soppit Farm
Elsdon
NE19 1AF
07714 343695
helen@redesdaleequestrian.co.uk
Visit Falconry Days for a wide variety of package experience to see many different birds.
https://www.falconrydays.com/book-online
Falconry Days
FarmVisit Falconry Days for a wide variety of package experience to see many different birds.
https://www.falconrydays.com/book-online
The Northumbrian Sausage Company are an exciting artisan sausage company based in Northumberland offering delicious, British pork shoulder sausages bursting with exciting flavour and hysterical sausage making experience days, parties and private functions.
info@northumberlandsausagecompany.com
http://www.northumbriansausagecompany.co.uk
Northumbrian Sausage Company
01434307508
Roses Bower,
Wark
Hexham
NE48 3DX
The Northumbrian Magazine
Bearl FarmThe Northumbrian Sausage Company are an exciting artisan sausage company based in Northumberland offering delicious, British pork shoulder sausages bursting with exciting flavour and hysterical sausage making experience days, parties and private functions.
info@northumberlandsausagecompany.com
http://www.northumbriansausagecompany.co.uk
Northumbrian Sausage Company
01434307508
Roses Bower,
Wark
Hexham
NE48 3DX
Essentials
Tesco Extra
Alemouth RoadA very large store with everything you need.
Waitrose & Partners Hexham
Wentworth ParkA smaller store but has all the essentials!
Getting Around
A local friendly firm who have a range of vehicles to take you wherever you wish.
http://a2btaxis-barrasford.co.uk
f you need to contact us, then you can at:
A2B Taxis, Barrasford, Hexham
T. 07796 397006
E. alan808birchall@yahoo.co.uk
A2B Taxi and Airport Transfers Service
Shrub Hill RoadA local friendly firm who have a range of vehicles to take you wherever you wish.
http://a2btaxis-barrasford.co.uk
f you need to contact us, then you can at:
A2B Taxis, Barrasford, Hexham
T. 07796 397006
E. alan808birchall@yahoo.co.uk
Food & Drink
Email The Duck House Pantry Corbridge to enquire about private dining here at the Mill.
Matfen Hall Hotel Golf and Spa
The Valley
The Angel Of Corbridge
Main StreetHeart of Northumberland
5 Market StBouchon Bistrot
GilesgateLittle Mexico
4 Market StVercelli Restaurant Hexham
36-38 PriestpoppleEmporium Ice Cream Parlour
20A Watling StSpokes Kitchen
Boatside
Charred - Steak & Lobster Bar & Grill
20-22 Saint Mary's ChareCilantro
19 Market Place