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Visit Northumberland on February 18th, 2012

Ambitious plans for a £10 million development at the leading outdoor activity centre for disabled and able- bodied people in the North East have been submitted for planning permission. The proposals, being considered by Northumberland County Council, are for extensive additions and alterations to the Calvert Trust centre in Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland. [...]

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Visit Northumberland on January 27th, 2012

From harvesting apples and making cider to wild camping and fixing the fells, the National Trust has over 280 working holidays that provide the opportunity to get outdoors, have fun and play a part in conserving the nation’s heritage. With prices starting from just £75 including all food and accommodation, there are weekend breaks or [...]

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Visit Northumberland on January 23rd, 2012

Hope you saw our beautiful county on Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys on 23rd January. Michael visited the historic walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the magnificent Royal Berwick Border bridge. He continued to Alnwick via Alnmouth railway station to visit Barter Books, which was previously Alnwick’s railway station; and stay at The White Swan [...]

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Visit Northumberland on November 5th, 2011

Doxford Hall is offering a new birding break in the new year intended for those who are beginners or have a basic knowledge of birding, and would like to explore the scenic North Northumberland coast in winter. Two whole day trips includes Includes visits to Seahouses, Monkshouse Pool on the way to Bamburgh to walk [...]

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Visit Northumberland on November 2nd, 2011

Northumberland’s Eshott Hall Hotel has launched a gourmet break that gives passionate foodies the chance to eat and drink the best of the county’s produce and meet the people behind the region’s finest food.  Onsite sampling of the famous Swallow Fish Smoked Kippers and grass fed Ingram Valley lamb, learning more about local liqueurs and [...]

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