The North of the North: Ancient Borderlands

8 hours

Easy

Experience the best of England's northern frontier.

Experience the wild frontier of Northumberland—ghostly castles, ancient stones, steam trains, and tales of raiders on the Anglo‑Scottish border.

Key Highlights

  • Chillingham Castle – Step inside Britain’s most haunted fortress.
  • Ford & Etal Villages – Wander a Victorian model village and enjoy a steam‑railway ride, plus a pottery making experience at Raven Clay.
  • Norham Castle & Lunch – Explore the dramatic ruins then relax at The Masons Arms.
  • Tip Toe Retreat – Get hands‑on with countryside bread‑making.
  • Duddo Five Stones – Stand in awe before a prehistoric stone circle.
  • Berwick‑upon‑Tweed & Holy Island views – Return via the fortified town with coastal panoramas.

A day of castles, legends, and wild borderland beauty — where history and mystery collide.

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