Visit the historic market town of Hexham in the heart of the Tyne Valley. Hexham has been named as England's favourite market town by Country Life magazine. The town's centerpiece is historic Hexham Abbey, which was built around 675 A.D. Hexham also has 2 medieval towers, 14th century Hexham Old Goal and Moot Hall which dates back to the 14th or 15th century. Hexham also has a thriving arts scene, the centre of which is the award-winning Queen's Hall Arts Centre. Come experience the historic and interesting town of Hexham.
http://www.onlywire.com/r/122966557Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Dunbar is a lovely seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland
Come visit the thriving seaside town of Dunbar, which is known as the Home of John Muir. The town's old world charm has been preserved and can been seen in Dunbar's 17th century Town House and High Street. Dunbar is full of character with its variety of shops, vennels, churches and other historic buildings. Attractions in Dunbar include the John Muir Birthplace, the Lifeboat and the Dunbar Town House museums. Dunbar has shops that sell quality food products such as special chocolates, smoked salmon and organic fresh fruits and vegetables. There is also a wide variety of retail stores to explore. There is so much to see and do in Dunbar.
http://www.onlywire.com/r/122965832Wooler - noted for its clean air and natural beauty
Visit the beautiful stone-built market town of Wooler. The town is perched high above the Wooler Water in the foothills of the Cheviots. Wooler has a reputation for its clean air and natural beauty. The town's thriving main street serves the rural area of Glendale. The main street has a number of specialist shops and cafés as well as a variety of accommodation. Wooler is the gateway to both the Cheviot Hills and the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Those that are interested in exploring the outdoors will find Wooler the perfect base for active activities.
http://campingandcaravanninguk.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/wooler-noted-for-its-clean-air-and-natural-beauty/Seahouses is a lively base from which to explore Northumberland's beautiful coast
Come experience the small, thriving harbour town of Seahouses. The town is famous for its high quality fish and chips as well as for being the launching point for boat trips to the Farne Islands. The town has a thriving main street as well as colourful harbour. Views from the harbour include the beautiful Northumberland coast and in the distance, the magnificent sight of Bamburgh Castle. Seahouses' harbour is busy with several companies that offer day boat trips to the Farne Islands, where visitors can see an abundance of wildlife. The town also has a reputation for being a sailing, diving and fishing centre. A visit to Seahouses is sure to be a fun and relaxing one.
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Pickering - official gateway to the North York Moors National Park
Come explore the town of Pickering, which is ideally located between the 4 major Yorkshire towns of Scarborough, Whitby, Helmsley and Malton. The town of Pickering is surrounded by a wide expanse of heath covered, rolling moorland, mature forest and the beautiful Yorkshire Coast, all perfect for exploring. Visitors can see stately homes, ancient churches including abbeys and ruins, lovely beaches and wide rocky expanses in this area. There are also many wonderful attractions in the area such as Flamingo Land, Castle Howard and Duncombe Park. Pickering is the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful county of Yorkshire.
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Experience the city of Durham, home to the stunning Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site. The city has an interesting history and heritage that visitors can learn about at award-winning attractions such as the Beamish Museum and the National Railway Museum called Locomotion at Shildon. The city's cobbled streets are lined with stylish boutiques, quirky craft shops and well-known stores. Durham has a full year round calendar of events for visitors to enjoy as well, making the city perfect to explore no matter what the time of the year. Everyone is sure to enjoy a stay in Durham.
http://campingandcaravanninguk.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/durham-home-to-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-cathedrals/Berwick-upon-Tweed is a walled town in Northumberland, England, UK
Come see the lovely market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed with its eclectic array of attractions. A walk on top of Berwick-upon-Tweed's Elizabethan walls yields a breathtaking view of the wide estuary of the River Tweed, including Stephenson's famous viaduct bridge which is hailed as one of the finest in the world. Berwick-upon-Tweed has a thriving arts and culture scene that includes the Maltings Theatre and Art Centre and the museums of Berwick Barracks and Main Guard. Visitors can also walk to the seaside to build sandcastles or walk along the Spittal promenade. There are also the ruins of Berwick Castle to be seen. On the way to these ruins visitors will pass 3 impressive bridges over the Tweed. There are so many things to see and do in the market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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