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This Gallery which houses the collections of 15th 19th The King’s Royal Hussars and Northumberland Hussars, was an award winner when launched in 1995.

Discovery Museum
Blanford Square,
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Open: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun 2 pm-5 pm
Telephone 0191 232 6789
Admission Free

Alnwick Castle Althorp has been used for the set of Harry Potter, Elizabeth, Becket and Blackadder. This glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and has a great history behind it.

Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1NQ
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1665 510777

Northumberland is a beautiful county to explore in a camper van. Whilst in the area Aydon Castle is a great place to enjoy a day out. Aydon Castle is one of the finest examples of a 13th Century castle in England. Located in a stunning woodland setting, the castle offers breathtaking scenery making it an ideal spot for a picnic.

Aydon Castle was used as a working farm for many years, however in 1966 it was restored to its original condition and is today a stunning representation of medieval Britain.

Aydon Castle
Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5PJ
01434 632450

There are many fantastic castles to visit in Northumberland. The best way to experience everything the region has to offer is by touring in a motorhome. One particularly imposing castle to visit in the area is Bamburgh Castle.

Set amid a stunning backdrop on the North sea coast, Bamburgh Castle is a Grade I listed castle which offers fabulous scenery and architecture to its visitors.

The castle was even used as a filming location for the 1991 blockbuster film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, which starred Kevin Costner.

Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh
Northumberland
England

Northumberland is a stunning landscape to explore in a motorhome. Whilst in the area Dunstanburgh Castle is a fantastic place to visit. Dunstanburgh Castle is a picturesque ruin situated on a beautiful stretch of dramatic coastline. Breathtaking panoramic views can be enjoyed from the surrounding clifftops. The castle itself dates back to the 14th century and still offers a fascinating insight into castle history.

Dunstanburgh Castle can only be reached across footpaths along the rocky shore making it a very exciting discovery on any holiday.

Craster
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3TT
TEL:(44) 01665 576231

Durham Tees Valley Airport was initially an old Royal Air Force base, RAF Middleton-St-George. Redevelopment for civil usage was accomplished in 1963.

The fresh airport features a single terminal and is domicile to four airlines which provide flights to over 27 domestic and international destinations.

Durham Tees Valley Airport is part of the Peel Airports Group which consists of Liverpool, Doncaster and Manchester city airports.

The airport is 24 miles from South of Durham and attends to the towns of Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar and Middlesbrough. The airport has its own train station with services to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle. National Express coaches stop at Darlington, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees with connections to Newcastle, Liverpool. With such good transport links, Durham Tees Valley Airport motorhome hire is ideal for tourists coming from the UK and overseas.

Touring around Northumberland in a campervan at the end of May? Why not visit Hadrian’s Wall: The Living Frontier, a programme of events taking place along the length of the wall between Thursday 28th and Sunday 31st May 2009.

See 2,000 years of history brought back to life with dramatic re-enactments of iconic battles and recreations of what life was like along the wall.

The event will reach a finale on the Sunday with a massive paegant in Corbridge involving 7,500 people!

Hadrian’s Wall
Corbridge (seasonal)
+44 (0)1434 632815
corbridgetic@btconnect.com

If you are travelling in Northumberland with your motorhome or campervan, why not visit Lindisfarne Castle, a 16th-century castle with spectacular views. Steeped in history this is a truly magical place. The main car park for the island is on the left just as the road comes onto the island.
For further information, including Causeway Crossing times and Castle, Priory and Heritage Centre opening times please visit www.lindisfarne.org.uk.

Overnight stays on Holy Island are not permitted by order of the Parish Council.

Holy Island
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2SHTelephone: 01289 389244

Newcastle airport began in 1935 as a modest airfield with workshops.

In the 1950’s Newcastle airport offered up package tours to European destinations. These package deals quickly got off the ground and proved to be popular and by the 1960’s Newcastle airport had extended with the building of a new tower and runway to cope with the high demand.

In the 1970’s the airport was upgraded and became acknowledged as a regional airport with jumbo jet flights to the U.S.A.

The airport now deals with over 5 million passengers every year and some of those will take up the offer of Newcastle Airport motorhome hire.

If you are exploring County Durham in a motorhome or camper van then chances are you will come across many fantastic castles. One of these castles is Raby Castle, famed as one of England’s finest existing medieval castles.

Much of the castle is still in existence today, with imposing towers and turrets making up the exterior. The castle interiors are decorated and dressed lavishly with artwork and furniture from Medieval, Regency and Victorian periods.

As well as the castle there are extensive grounds which are roamed by deer. Other outdoor attractions include ornamental gardens and horse drawn carriage experiences.

For those visitors looking for a relaxing visit there is a delightful tea room on site along with a well stocked souvenir shop offering unique and popular gifts to take home.

Raby Castle
Staindrop
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL2 3AH

Telephone: +44 (0)1833 660202
Fax: +44 (0)1833 660169
E-mail: admin@rabycastle.com

Both Castle and Priory are situated at the mouth of the River Tyne, on a steep outcrop of rock and overlooking the North Sea. After dissolving the monastery Henry VIII maintained the site as a Royal Castle, and it was used as a coastal defense unit in World War II.

Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Near North Pier
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
Northumberland
NE30 4BZ

Telephone:0191 257 1090

The original pit buildings houses social history displays, the unique Ashington Group paintings, and much more.

Woodhorn Colliery Museum
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
England

Telephone:+44 (0)1670 856968

Wylam is the birthplace of George Stephenson, the father of the railways. Your motorhome trip could include a trip to his birthplace cottage, and a trip to Wylam’s railway museum.

The Railway Museum is a small Museum, in a former classroom in the old village school, now known as the Falcon Centre. The displays include the famous local railway pioneers, George Stephenson, William Hedley, Timothy Hackworth and Nicholas Wood and the Wylam Colliery waggonway. Check their website for opening times and more information.

Wylam Railway Museum
Falcom Terrace
Wylam
Northumberland

Telephone: +44 (0)1661 852174