Newcastle International Airport 21 min
Plessey Woods Country Park (28 min)
Park and art Bolam Lake Country Park (7 min)
Park and lake Northumberlandia (24 min)
Visitor centre for a huge rock and soil sculpture of a reclining lady, criss-crossed with footpaths. Herterton House Gardens (15 min) Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens (13 min)
Menagerie offering many exotic animals & a petting barn, plus wooded trails, a tea room & gift shop. Bolam Lake (6 min) Aydon Castle (27 min)
Castle, history, and architecture Whitehouse Farm Centre (22 min)
Animal feedings, tractor rides & a cafe, plus adventure playgrounds & an indoor soft play zone. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (7 min)
Unfurnished hall inspired by ancient Greek temples, medieval ruins, and heritage and quarry gardens. Whalton Manor Gardens Northumberland (11 min)
Gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll, with Lutyens summerhouse, open only to pre-booked groups. Carlisle Park, Morpeth (20 min)
Park and garden Belsay Hall Quarry Garden (7 min) Kirkharle Courtyard (9 min) Go Ape Matfen (19 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall (26 min)
Preserved English Heritage ruins of a Roman fort built on Hadrian's Wall to protect the border. | 
