SITE INFORMATION

Base yourself at Bellingham to discover the true spirit of Northumberland. Walk with the Romans, ride with the Reivers, relax in the warmth of the Northumbrian way. Just to the east is the stunning Northumberland coast.

The gateway to the Northumberland National Park - Bellingham itself is a traditional Northumberland village with a Heritage Centre and a good selection of small shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs.

Eat Local:The well stocked site shop sells locally produced bacon, sausage, free range eggs, fresh bread and milk from the village milkman. The dog friendly Riverdale Hall Hotel, just 10 minutes walk from site, caters for all and serves up local dishes in the bar or restaurant.

Hareshaw Linn is a spectacular 30-foot waterfall within walking distance of Site.

Kielder Water and Forest Park covers 650km2 and is excellent for canoeing, sailing, walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding.

Kielder Castle is a former hunting lodge of the Duke of Northumberland. It has a children’s adventure playground, Minotaur maze and salmon hatchery nearby.

The River North Tyne is famous for its salmon fishing. Canoes can be launched just a ten-minute walk from site.

Leaplish Waterside Park has a swimming pool, play garden and bird of prey centre.

Visit Kielder Observatory to view the stars in the darkest skies of England.

Hadrian’s Wall, its museums and visitor centres are accessible by bus – the bus route goes the length of the wall.

The Pennine Way passes the Club Site and the Pennine Cycleway is close by.

Cragside (National Trust) was the first house lit by hydroelectricity. It has a large rock garden and wonderful woodland estate.

Medieval Alnwick Castle starred in the recent Harry Potter films. It is next to the contemporary Alnwick Garden.

The mansion at Wallington (National Trust) has amazing interiors and a red squirrel walk.

Hexham is a market town with England’s first jail and an Abbey dating back to 674.

Newcastle is accessible by public transport, including a Park and Ride.

The Angel of the North marks the entrance to Gateshead and one of Europe’s largest shopping centres.