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dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
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Well assuming we get a summer we were considering a visit to Northumberland. Never ventured that way before. we usually take the caravan to France but due to family problems we need to remain in the Uk this summer, so as we have about 3 weeks thought it may be worth a trip. Fed up of Devon and cornwall and fancy a change.
has anyone got any suggestions as to places worth seeing, must dos, and any recomendations re Caravan Club Cls. we like electric hook up. not bothered about facilities.
We might break the journey in the Dales as we have time so likewise for there also.
Cheers
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 23rd Mar 2013 9:34 am |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Loads of stuff to see, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland has some of the best beaches in the country, Kielder Water and Forest Park, the Kielder Observatory, Holy Island, Hadrians wall, The Farne Island to name just a few.  Sorry can't help with caravan sites Cheers Ian
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| 23rd Mar 2013 9:42 am |
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nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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We stayed at a CL with EHU near Amble a couple of years ago, which was great - nice views, very quiet, spacious, and put the vast number of places to visit within easy reach. This is the one -
Mr Davison,
East House,
Guyzance,
Morpeth.
We would love to return, and did try to get in last year, but they were full, so I would recommend booking quickly depending upon when you want to go, as weekends can be busy.
Nigel.
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| 23rd Mar 2013 9:50 am |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
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Northumberland is a good place to go with lots to do and see as above. It's generally pretty quiet as well. There is a decent site in Belford. All fully serviced and within walking distance of the pub. It's just to the south of Belford and not the one in the town centre.
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| 23rd Mar 2013 9:55 am |
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dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 213
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brilliant, thanks for the info.
Keep the suggestions coming guys and I'll certainly take a look at the suggested sites.
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| 23rd Mar 2013 6:27 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Depending when you are up you may like to do the Kielder 4x4 Safari and get to drive through the private forest tracks of Kielder and raise some money for the Mountain Rescue in the process
Kielder 4x4 Safari Cheers Ian
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| 23rd Mar 2013 7:03 pm |
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JonnyL
Member Since: 19 Nov 2009
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Posts: 55
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Had a seasonal pitch at springhill farm site, north sunderland for 2 years which was great.
Views of bamburgh castle to the north and you could walk into seahouses in 15 minutes.
Good showers, toilet block as well as EHU &wifi.
Also has a small shop and as it has a working farm attached kids loved to see the animals etc..
JonnyL
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| 24th Mar 2013 8:17 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Most of the best places have been covered,Bamburgh,Alnwick etc...but a walk round the historic fortified walls at Berwick-upon-Tweed is worth doing... ....don't know if you have small pests but ,mine love this place http://www.northumbrianwigwams.com/index.php "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 24th Mar 2013 8:43 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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A few small places to visit whilst there, not day trips or much to do, more a one day drive through with stops for coffee:
Warkworth there's a castle there, Alnmouth ( no castle, nice coffee shop at beach side of village nr toilets, make sure you drive down through the golf course to the beach), Craster ( famous for its kippers, oh and Dunstanburgh castle is a short coastal stroll from there), Seahouses (no castle, just a little coastal village).
Btw, there's a Caravan Club site on Kielder Water - but you are out in the sticks there for towns/shops etc. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 24th Mar 2013 9:04 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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From Seahouses you can use this guy for trips round the Farnes http://www.farne-islands.com/ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 24th Mar 2013 9:26 am |
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AVE
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Member Since: 12 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
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Northumberland is my favourite part of the country, my in-laws are from Tynemouth originally so we have spent many holidays up there.
There are miles of good clean beaches along the coast line and fabulous countryside inland.
As Ronp and others mentioned, there is Craster and Dunstanburgh castle, Warkworth, Alnwick, Bamburgh. Holy Island is worth a trip along the causeway (drive passed the big car park on the left.... There is another car park with loos in the village). There is also Belsay Castle and hall, and Cragside in Rothbury which is set in acres of land you can either walk or drive along the trail past the lakes.
For those wondering what the Romans did for us there is plenty to see along Hadrians Wall. Housesteads Roman Fort and Chesters are a couple of places to see.
If castles etc are your thing, then it's probably worth joining English Heritage as there seems to more English Heritage than National Trust sites in that area.
Kielder Forest and lake area is beautiful. I've not tried the safari, but may try and organise this for our next trip up there.
Can't help with caravan sites I'm afraid.
Have a great trip... As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
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| 24th Mar 2013 10:06 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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^^^^ and the nice people that come to visit bring wheels for your Disco  ^^^^^^ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 24th Mar 2013 10:59 am |
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AVE
D3 Decade
Member Since: 12 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
Posts: 3099
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It was a good trip that one.... Brought a netbook down for Steve smith from GSLRO and an antique chair for a neighbour from Blythe bought on eBay.
Going up again in May  As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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| 24th Mar 2013 12:01 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15272
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AVE wrote:Going up again in May
Oh now that's handy ...
...got a loose boot full of manure to go up to Euan for his roses in May
Thanks for the offer Jan
 ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
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| 24th Mar 2013 12:27 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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...Don't bother...the dogs ate the last lot of horse manure that went on the garden...  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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