Mill Cottage

22 The Village
Eglingham
Northumberland
NE66 2TX

Dunstanburgh Castle

Perhaps the most dramatic if most ruined of Northumberland's coastal castles - well worth a trip, combined with a bite to eat at the Jolly Fisherman in picturesque Craster.

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Bamburgh Castle

'The King of Castles' & another Lord Armstrong achievement! It stands on a fabulous stretch of beach & within the eponymous & extremely picturesque village.

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Ford & Etal

The home of the Joicey family & a lovely "neck of the woods" - various attractions & Ford itself is charming.

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Flodden Field

James IV of Scotland, most of his nobles & 10,000 of his countrymen met their ends here on 9th September 1513 at the hands of sassenach, the Earl of Surrey.

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The Northumberland National Park

Eglingham is on the edge of the Cheviots, part of the stunning Northumberland National Park - scenery to put the Lake District in the shade - & no queues, either!

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Howick Hall

Home of the Grey family - specifically, Earl Grey, though most of the interior of the house is inaccessible to the public, the gardens are delightful & largely managed by volunteers.

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Alnwick Gardens

Fabulous gardens created by the present Duchess of Northumberland & adjacent to Alnwick Castle & Hulne Park. Between them, these attractions offer two or three days of entertainment!

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Walkworth Castle & Hermitage

Impressive & delightful ruined castle set on a bend in the river Coquet with adjacent hermitage & within the pretty town of Walkworth - also near Amble & great beaches.

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Chillingham Castle

12th, haunted Century Castle of great historic interest with famous wild cattle & lovely gardens

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Cragside

Close to nearby Rothbury, Cragside comprises a fascinating country house and magnificent grounds and gardens. It was the first house in the world to be lit using hydroelectric power.

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