Local Attractions
Despite
its secluded countryside setting, Forget-Me-Not
is surrounded by fantastic places to visit and
there is a great range of activities for all
ages.
Alnwick
Castle, only a short distance away, is renowned
for its fabulous Water Garden featuring the dramatic
Grand Cascade, beautiful scented Rose Garden
and European inspired Ornamental Garden and your
children can see where ‘Harry Potter’ went
to school and learned to fly his infamous Nimbus
2000.
Sporting
facilities nearby include two 18 hole golf courses
and inland watersports at Kielder Water or Woodhorn.
Good fishing is available on Kielder
Water, Fontburn
reservoir and South Linden Fishery.
For
those who like more leisurely pursuits, there
are selected walks and cycle routes close to
the Park. For the more adventurous the rugged
Cheviot and Simonside Hills give breathtaking
scenery and the chance to see rare and interesting
wildlife.
The
historic castles and wide beaches of the Northumberland
coast are not to be missed. Take a trip to Holy
Island or visit picturesque fishing villages
like Craster and Seahouses where you can take
boat trips to the Farne Islands.
Don’t
miss Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage site
and the new 84 mile Hadrian’s Wall Path,
with its Roman Forts and fascinating museums.
A
great day out can be had at one of the many National
Trust properties you can find dotted around the
area. These include Wallington Hall and Cragside
House.
If you have an interest in music or drama, both Alnwick and Newcastle
have theatres with an outstanding reputation and are within a half hours
drive. For those wet weather days, the Metro Centre has some of the best
shopping and entertainment facilities in Europe.
The
ancient Market town of Morpeth is only 10 minutes
drive away. Here you will find interesting streets,
attractive riverside walks and Carlisle Park
complete with ruined Castle, along with good
shopping facilities and leisure amenities, including
the Riverside Leisure Centre.
Please
call in to Reception for a variety of brochures
with details of tourist information.
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