Northumberland
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Your Guide to Northumberland
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Welcome to the beautiful County of Northumberland.
You will find this stunning part of Northern England offers breathtaking landscapes, space to breath, rural Heritage towns and villages, regognised as an [AONB]'Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty'. The Northumberland National Park offering the freedom of the great outdoors with the Heritage Coast offering Award Winning beaches and quaint fishing villages, magnificent Castles, Peel Towers, extraordinary beautiful Award Winning gardens, to mention a few of it's exceptional attractions.
Why Holiday in North East England?
A warm welcome awaits you from Passionate friendly people truly Passionate about their region, A Region of outstanding, often spectacular natural beauty.
If you have never visited the North East you will be pleasantly surprised at the rich cultural & historical assets,
the vast extent and beauty of our protected coastline, our awesome rural countryside. A region that is increasingly nationally
recognised as offering its residents and guests an exceptional quality of life. From some of Europes most innovative
businesses to music & art, to fine food, provision of world-class theatre, unspoiled rural landscapes, an area of
outstanding illustrious history & natural beauty, it epitomises the passion for life that characterises people of the region.
Your Hosts.....
Picture L & P
Lindsay Heron & Peter Hastings both North East born, bred have lived & worked within the region and the Hospitality & Leisure Industries for the past 35-40 years. The benefit of a mature wealth of knowledge and experience, waiting to be shared and enjoyed. They can get very excited, even passionate about sharing the wonder's of this uniquely beautiful region. Taking you to some the least accessible & hidden delights of the region, as well as tourism favourites, where there's often a fascinating historical connection or story to tell.
Lindsay & Peter can tailor make your tour if so desired, combining it perhaps with an element of our recommended tours. We will listen and connect with your aspirations, your passions and your personal desires to make your regional visit truly memorable. We will access the regions culinary delights, from gourmet pubs & Inns to B&B's, to fine dine cuisine restaurants & speciality bistros. The region is renowned for its variety of dining experiences. Trust us to always guide you in the right direction, take you to the very best of the regions watering holes, those mouth watering & most memorable venues & gourmet experiences available within the North East.
Tailor-made tours
By the day, days or week, we provide and arrange unique experiences for individuals and small groups
From the moment you arrive to your departure, meeting & greeting you off your plane, ferry or train, transporting you to and from your accommodation, to personally guiding you throughout the region. We will arrange your chosen gourmet B&B, rural Pub restaurant retreat, or arrange accommodation at the regions finest hotels & Spas'. We organise unique one-to-one tailored guided tour packages, bearing in mind the best considered use of your time allocated to and within the region. Whatever your leisure activities, whatever your particular passions or desires here in the North East, there is something for everyone, assuring you of a very personalised memorable visit, one that will make a special & lasting impression for years to come.
We are here to guide and advise with full hands on if so desired or a more laid back approach, if so required. Whatever your aspirations within the region we will endeavour to accommodate your every whim and desire, rise to the occasion hopefully fulfilling all your dreams, given your anticipated regional visit-time schedule. 'We provide and accommodate only what we would expect and desire ourselves, when on any comparable world class visitor guided tour attraction.
The Region...
Well its a start & please critique! Apprecaite that only some of the following may go on 1st/2nd page > I need your screen dump layout, some indication of what can and can't be fitted in. Most of what you read is my gathering of information written and changed into my own script interpretation and description of our incredible region.
Why Holiday in North East England?
A warm welcome awaits you from Passionate friendly people truly Passionate about their region, A Region of outstanding, often spectacular natural beauty.
If you have never visited the North East you will be pleasantly surprised at the rich cultural & historical assets,
the vast extent and beauty of our protected coastline, our awesome rural countryside. A region that is increasingly nationally
recognised as offering its residents and guests an exceptional quality of life. From some of Europes most innovative
businesses to music & art, to fine food, provision of world-class theatre, unspoiled rural landscapes, an area of
outstanding illustrious history & natural beauty, it epitomises the passion for life that characterises people of the region.
Your Hosts.....
[+ picture of us both with/without vehicle!]
Lindsay Heron & Peter Hastings both North East born, bred, have lived & worked within the region and the Hospitality & Leisure Industries for the past 35-40 years. You can embrace the benefit of a mature wealth of knowledge and experience waiting to be shared and enjoyed. They can get very excited, even passionate about sharing the wonder's of this uniquely beautiful region. Taking you to some the least accessible & hidden delights of the region, where there's often a fascinating historical connection or story to tell. Lindsay & Peter will tailor make, listen and connect with your aspirations, passions and personal desires to make your regional visit truly memorable, including accessing the regions culinary delights, from gourmet pubs & Inns / B&B's to fine dine cuisine restaurants & speciality bistros. The region is renowned for its variety of dining experiences and you can trust us to guide /take you to the very best of the regions watering holes, mouth watering & most memorable tastes & gourmet experiences available within the North East.
Tailor-made tours, by the day, days or week, unique experiences for individuals and small groups...
From the moment you arrive, to your departure, meeting & greeting you off your plane, ferry or train, transporting to and from, guiding you throughout the region, from your chosen gourmet B&B or rural Pub restaurant retreat, to the regions finest hotels & Spas, we arrange unique one-to-one tailored, guided tour packages, with best considered use of time allocated and money. Whatever your leisure activities, whatever your particular passions or desires here in the region there is something for everyone. We assure you your personalised visit will make a very special & lasting impression for years to come. We are here to guide and advise with full hands on, if so desired or a more laid back approach, if so required. Whatever your aspirations within the region we will endeavour to accommodate your every whim and desire and fill all your dreams framed in your own anticipated time schedule, allocated to the region. We provide only what we would expect and desire ourselves, when on any comparable world class visitor guided tour attraction.
The Region...
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Rich is in History_Rich in Culture_Rich in beautiful islands & coastal beaches_Rich in rural country towns & villages_Rich in historic homes_ Rich in the 18th & 19th cent. heritage of great entreprenuers, industrialists, Inventors_ Spectacular 18th -19th century gardens_ Richly lanscaped grand estates_Castles of significant grandeur adjacent to historic battle grounds_Many National Trust & English Heritage properties all with an intriguing, often fascinating historical past_Picturesque quaint fishing villages & wonderful scenic coastal walks_Europes largest man-made forest_The truly awesome Northumberland National Park_Beamish, the fascinating, intrigueing North of England Open Air Museum recreating live interactive action, life as it was in the 1800s & 1900's_ .....but a few of the many attractions.
Easy access to entire catchment area, so very accessible...
Map of things to do in Northumberland
From the North, just 45 minutes from Edinburgh sees you into North Northumberland & Scottish Borders 2hrs-45mins to Newcastle Upon Tyne the regions capital Cathedral City in Tyne & Wear_ Newcastle to Durham 40mins_ Going North from Newcastle city centre to Mid Northumberland 50mins. Whether arriving by plane at Newcastle International Airport, by Ferry from Europe or Scandinavia or regionally or nationally by train or making your own way by private transport the region is easily accessible from all points with little traffic to compete with, soon after leaving major conurbation areas. Rural parts of Northumberland, Borders, Durham, Tynedale have some of the most tranquil, not to be missed scenic routes/roads in the country. In fact drawing from a compass point situated at the Tyne River estuary, an arc of 50-60miles radius North > South & East covers the majority of the North East & Border Region.
===Explore
- Live it
- Visit Northumberland...===
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Officially the most tranquil county in England.......the perfect getaway offering some of Europes finest unspoiled beaches. Whether in the great outdoors or snug indoors this is a truly beautiful region of unspoilt coast and rural landscapes, far from the maddening crowds and hustle & bustle of everyday life, yet with an abundance of things to see and do.
[+ View of Hadrians wall & Vindolanda Roman Encampment]
[+ View of Alnwick Gardens - Grand Cascade & Castle
[+ 2x Pictures of House & Gardens of Cragside Rothbury
[+ Picture of Farne Islands & Bird Life puffins
[+ Picture of Holy Island
There is... Hadrian's Wall country, most northerly defences of the Roman Empire_World famous Heritage site,_Over 20 fabulous historic Castles_The spectacular Alnwick Garden & Grande Cascade designed by Wirtz International_Holy Island the home of Christianity with Lindisfarne Priory and Castle_The awesome Farne Islands bird & seal sanctuary an ornithologist's dream_The Keilder Water & Forest Park_Breamish, Ingram Valley and The Cheviots to name but a few of the exhaustive attractions.
Explore - Live it - Visit Scottish Borders Region [+ Border Region landscape photo]
Hear about the Border Rievers, the bloody battles_A Region of 800 square miles of rolling hills and moorland in the west, through gentler valleys, rich agricultural plains in the east to the rocky coastline of Berwickshire/North Northumberland with its secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages. Through its centre runs the River Tweed providing some of the best fishing in Scotland. You can try your hand at golf, riding, walking or cycling. You'll discover friendly towns and charming villages, while abbeys, stately homes and museums illustrate the exciting and often bloody history of the area. The Borders, a famed region for textiles. We think you'll want to browse and buy beautiful tweeds & tartans and the highest quality knitwear [eg.Pringles] from the mills and shops.
[+ An interpretation of the Battle of Flodden Field and/or ===Border Reivers===
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Eating out here is a pleasure also with a great choise of Inns, hotels, restaurants and bistro cafe`s, so many flavours to tempt & excite your taste bubs. Ales brewed to an ancient recipe, hearty fish soups with Gaelic seasoning, salmon and game smoked to distintive Borders cure - it can make you hungry just thinking about them. Think haggis, think scotch broth, think whisky, think beef and delicious soft fruits!
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Colour your life whilst in the Scottish Borders. Discover, stalk the pages of Borders history and relate to names such as Merlin, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce & Mary Queen of Scots. Visit ancient fortifications, battle fields. There is mystery and poetry in the historic hills. Two miles east of Galashiels lies Abbotsford, home to the novelist, author of Rob Roy & Ivanhoe; Sir Walter Scott. The great abbeys and castles, monumental remains of Jedburgh, Dryburgh, Kelso Abbey founded 1128 & Melrose Abbey home to the heart of Robert the Bruce. To the east is 18th century Paxton House built for a German Prince by John & James Adam. There' s Edwardian Manderstain Hall & Georgian Mellerstain renowned for Robert Adams interior design, home of the Earl & Countess of Haddington. Enormous, extravagant Floors Castle near Kelso home of the Duke of Roxburghshire with it's priceless European paintings, tapestries and furnishings. Traquair, said to be the oldest inhabited house in Scotland's borders with Jacobite associations, visited amongst others by Mary Queen of Scots and not forgetting the romantic and medieval castle of Neidpath on the backs of the River Tweed & Thirleston Castle recently carefully restored to its former splendour. The Jim Clark Room in Duns, a must for all fans of Formula One Racing!.. opened by Jackie Stewart > Jim Clark [1936-1968]
[+Picture of Spectacular Floors Castle
Picture of Paxton House
Picture of Mellerstain
Picture of banks of the River Tweed ]
