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Northumberland family attractions gazetteer



  Heatherslaw Light Railway
  

A very popular visitor attraction in northern Northumberland, the Heatherslaw Light Railway is a 15 inch gauge steam railway running two miles from Heatherslaw village to Etal, a journey of about 50 minutes duration. The trains generally run from Spring to the end of October, and larger parties can pre-book. While in Etal, you can also visit historic Etal Castle. Trains hold 20 people, and there are discounted family rates on the first train of the day.
Ford Forge, Cornhill-on-Tweed Hatherslaw, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ

Attraction Type: Family
Location: Station house at Heatherslaw, near Ford, off the B6353
Website: Heatherslaw Light Railway
Email: tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk
Phone: 01890 820 244
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OS Grid NT932380
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Townhead House

Rothbury
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This property offers 2 doubles with singles in each, 1 twin, bathroom with wc, bath and shower, sitting room with open fire, dining room with … more >>
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Gate House

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One-bedroomed stone-built cottage, with twin beds and sofa bed in sitting room. separate kitchen, shower room. Sitting room has open fire, piano, books and board … more >>
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Hexham (Hotel)

De Vere Slaley Hall

De Vere Slaley Hall dates back to the early 1900's and remains today a symbol of elegance with all rooms being refurbished in 2005. Set amidst 1000 acres of prime Northumbrian forest, but only 10 minutes from the A68/A69. On the estate are two Championship golf courses, a floodlit driving … more >>

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Morpeth (Hotel)

Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club

Linden Hall is a Grade II listed country house hotel (recently refurbished with a multi million pound investment) set in 450 acres of park and woodland, perfectly situated in Northumberland. The 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant provides breathtaking views across the golf course towards the coastline. The hotel offers peaceful … more >>

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