Places of Outdoor & Landscape Interest
Alnwick Gardens:
The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique idea. The Duchess of Northumberland's vision was to create a beautiful public space accessible to everyone; a garden for contemplation, fun, inspiration and education.
Approximatley 47.3 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To visit The Alnwick Garden Website please click the link below
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.
Hexham Race course:
At the Races.
Hexham Racecourse takes full advantage of a natural amphitheatre of sloping grass below the stands to provide superb viewing of the racecourse as well as the magnificent surrounding countryside.
You'll enjoy a friendly atmosphere in a superb country setting at 'A Day at Hexham Races'. The season runs from spring to autumn with several weekend, bank holiday fixtures, and popular evening meetings.
Approximatley 11.9 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To get more details on Hexham race course please click on the link below.
Kielder Water:
Named as the most tranquil place in England, the vast Kielder Water & Forest Park is an amazing oasis where adventure and stunning scenery combine in a landscape rarely seen in England. With a 27 mile shoreline, Kielder Water is the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe and Kielder Forest, the largest planted forest in Northern Europe which means there is plenty to experience and enjoy.
52 miles north west of Newcastle and on the border of Scotland, Kielder's quiet beauty is enhanced by a range of activities including cycling, walking, water sports, fishing and a ferry cruiser.
Approximatley 36.0 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To visit the Kielder Water website please click the link below.
Metro Centre:
Metro Centre is Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre and it has everything you could possibly need for the perfect day out.
Metro Centre, located in Gateshead, three miles south west of Newcastle Upon Tyne, has some brands that cannot be found anywhere else in the North East or indeed in the UK. Nowhere in Europe have you got more retailers, restaurants and leisure attractions for your complete enjoyment. With almost 330 shops including major departments.
Approximatley 18.0 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To see a store directory please click the link below
Derwent Reservoir:
Derwent Reservoir is the second largest reservoir in the North East at 404.9 hectares. The south-western area of the reservoir has been managed as a nature reserve since 1967 on account of its breeding birds and wildfowl interest. A diverse range of species are found roosting and feeding here, including mallard, teal, coot, moorhen, tufted duck, pochard, goldeneye, goosander and greylag geese. Occasionally pink-footed, white-fronted, barnacle geese, pintail and scaup may be seen.
Approximatley 79.7miles from Matfen Hall.
To visit the Derwent Reservior website 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.
For more information on the Beamsih Museum please click the link below.
Brocksbushes:
In the heart of the Tyne Valley, just outside Corbridge, Brocksbushes Farm draws customers from the whole North East of England and beyond. Located on the A69 Newcastle to Carlisle trunk road, Brocksbushes Farm has easy access and trouble free parking making it an ideal one-stop shop. The Farm is famous for its 'pick your own' strawberry and raspberry fields, its asparagus fields and an award winning farm shop and tea room.
Approximatley 8.9 miles from Matfen Hall Hotel.
To visit Brocksbushes website please click the link below.
For further information click www.visitnorthumberland.com for other local areas of interest
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