Places of Cultural Interest
Newcastle City Centre:
Located in North East England, Newcastle (on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (on the south bank) have been transformed into a single visitor destination called NewcastleGateshead. NewcastleGateshead is a mix of the modern and historic, renowned for its excellent shopping and amazing nightlife.But NewcastleGateshead has much more to offer - explore the beautiful architecture including the ancient city walls and castle; enjoy the stunning quayside with its waterfront bars and galleries;and don't miss the fantastic public art such as the Angel of the North.
Approximatley 18.5 Miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To read more of what NewcastleGateshead has to offer please click on the link below.
Corbridge:
Corbridge is a jewel in the crown of Northumberland. Lying just off the A69, about 18 miles west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it grew from the Roman town of CORSTOPITUM, a supply town for the troops on Hadrian's Wall. From the beginning Corstopitum provided much of the building stones used in the construction of many of the village buildings, including the church, Vicar's Pele and nearby castles.
Approximatley 6.4 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To read more on Corbridge please click the link below.
Hadrians Wall:
Hadrian's Wall was constructed over a period of six years by order of the Emperor Hadrian, who came to Britain in AD 122. According to one of Hadrian's Roman biographers it was built to 'separate the Romans from the Barbarians' a feat it achieved for over 250 years. Today, the area between South Shields and Raven glass is studded with forts, milecastles, temples and turrets. These 2000 year-old remains are brought brilliantly to life by museums, reconstructions and fascinating visitor centre's, all with something different and all waiting to be discovered.
Go to our special interest breaks page to look at our very own Hadrian's Wall Package.
To plan your walk please click the link below.
Beamish Museum:
Beamish, Britain's favourite open air museum, set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. Winner of both the British Museum of the Year and European Museum of the Year Awards, it demonstrates the recent history of the region in a "living" way and provides entertainment and education for visitors of all ages and interests. Step on board our trams and we'll transport you into the past. Approximatley 27.8 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
For more information on the Beamsih Museum please click the link below.
Hexham: Hexham is regarded as 'The Capital of Tynedale'. Hexham Abbey, at the heart of the town, dates back to the 7th century and its Saxon crypt may still be seen. Other historic buildings include the Old Gaol, the oldest purpose-built gaol (jail) in England, which now houses the Border History Museum; and Moothall, which was once the administrative centre for the medieval County of Hexhamshire and was controlled by the Bishop of York.
Approximatley 10.4 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To read more on Hexham visit the Enjoy England website.
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