Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 42
Whitrope Tunnel Sidings (25 min) Kielder Water Bird Of Prey Centre (25 min) Owls, safari park, and zoo Kielder Forest (23 min) Quiet forest park known for scenic views & wildlife sightings, plus an observatory & visitor center. Hermitage Castle (20 min) 14th-century castle ruin and romantic trysting spot of Mary, Queen of Scots, in a riverside setting. Kielder Water & Forest Park (19 min) Remote area known for the quality of its night skies, with large man-made lake and visitor centres. Jedburgh Abbey (23 min) Expansive Augustinian abbey ruins with Romanesque architecture, plus herb garden and visitor centre. Wilton Lodge Park (28 min) Kielder Observatory (25 min) A modern observatory built using local spruce and larch and hosting regular events like star camps. Kielder Water (36 min) This 10.9-sq-km reservoir in Kielder Forest Park features waterskiing, sailing & other activities. Minotaur Maze (18 min) Borders Textile Towerhouse (25 min) Museum and art Bakethin Reservoir (21 min) Reservoir, nature reserve, wildlife, and nature Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum (24 min) Museum in castle jail built in 1823, housing displays on 19th-century prison life and local history. |