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Things to See in Wild Redesdale
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The Heritage Centre, Bellingham
The Heritage Centre preserves and displays the heritage of the North Tyne and Redesdale area of
Northumberland. Relics and photographs cover all aspects of local history and tradition in the area.
Special exhibitions include:
The Border Counties Railway, Mining Heritage, The Photographs of W P Collier, The Border Reivers.
The Centre plans many events for this summer and is
developing the Museum's display and research facilities.
Entrance fee:
Adults: £2,
Children: £1, Concessions: £1.50, Family: £5
Groups by arrangement - 25% reduction for groups of 10 or more.
Open:
Friday,
Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, from
Easter until the end of September. |
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Tel: +44(0)1434 220050
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The Heritage Centre,
Station Yard, Woodburn Road,
Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF
Email:
info@bellingham-heritage.org.uk |
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www.bellingham-heritage.org.uk |
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Kielder Water & Forest Park
Kielder Water & Forest Park is an area of stunning beauty and
serenity, home to Northern Europe's largest man-made lake,
England's largest forest and officially the country's
most tranquil spot.
Kielder is a haven for
many sports including walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding,
sailing, waterskiing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing and fishing. Alternatively, take a water cruise
or check out Tower Knowe Visitor Centre to discover Kielder's history.
Wherever you
go, there's surprising contemporary art installations
and abundant wildlife, including red squirrel, deer and many
rare bird species. Picnic spots and places to eat are scattered
throughout.
Kielder also provides a dramatic
setting for events and activities year-round and for the business visitor, Kielder Water Conference Centre
provides ideal facilities for unrivalled conferences and team-building. |
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Tel: +44(0)1434 220643
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The Heritage Centre,
Tourist Information Centre, Tower Knowe, Falstone, Hexham, NE48 1BX
Email:
info@bellingham-heritage.org.uk |
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web:
www.visitnorthumberland.com/site/highlights/the-icons/kielder-water-and-forest-park |
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Mary-Ann Rogers, Art Gallery
Mary Ann Rogers, watercolour artist, works from her recently built studio at her home in Redesdale. The building of the studio was subject of the Discovery Channel programme ‘Designer Homes’.
Mary Ann's paintings and prints are regularly
exhibited in the UK and overseas, including the Royal Watercolour Society.
Publishing her own work, she voted by members of the Fine Art Trade Guild as
the top living female artist in print.
Mary Ann Rogers' new gallery is open every Sunday afternoon 2-5pm. |
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Tel: +44(0)1434 270216
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Mary Ann Rogers, Leam Cottage, West Woodburn,
Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2SE
Email:
info@marogers.com |
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www.marogers.com |
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Otterburn Mill
Otterburn Mill is an ideal day out, whatever the weather. There’s plenty to do and plenty to see.
If you travel here by car, you can enjoy our ample free parking and excellent facilities.
We offer you a large and well-stocked showroom, selling a wide range of
outdoor clothing
for all ages. A fantastic home baking coffee shop with a beautiful apple
orchard garden,
which is a natural sun trap where you can enjoy lunch or a snack.
As part of the mill property, we have a 25 acre field where you can walk and picnic.
Through this field flows a mile of the River Rede, which is well-known for good
trout
and salmon fishing. You are welcome to fish here, and we ask that you book through the
Tourist Information Centre. All permit fees go to the Great North Air Ambulance Appeal.
Open 364 days a year, (closed Christmas Day) 10-4.30pm winter and 9-5pm summer. |
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Tel: +44(0)1830 520225
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Otterburn Mills Ltd., Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1JT
Email:
mailorder@otterburnmill.co.uk |
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http://www.otterburnmill.co.uk |
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Otterburn Training Area
Covers 23,000 hectares of Northumberland upland from the Rede valley to the Scottish Border.
It is an area of wild moorland with spectacular views and is home to a wide range of
wildlife including,
Black Grouse, Peregrine Falcons and the elusive Otter.
The training area also has one of the richest archaeological landscapes in northern England ranging from the burial cairns of our prehistoric ancestors through
the Roman roads & camps to the Bastle houses from the turbulent times of the Border Reivers.
There are a number
of public footpaths & Permissive Rights of Way on the area which are open to the public at all times
regardless of military activity & visitors are always welcome. |
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Tel: +44(0)1830 520569
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Defence Estates, DTE Otterburn, Otterburn,
Northumberland, NE19 1NX |
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www.otterburnranges.co.uk |
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Whitelee Moor Nature Reserve
Whitelee Moor is a site of European conservation importance due to its active blanket bog
and heather heaths. It also contains other habitats and species of national and international
importance. Notable breeding birds include merlin and stonechat. Black grouse, skylark, meadow
pipit, dunlin, curlew, golden plover, grey wagtail, dipper and ring ouzel regularly visit the
reserve. Otters often hunt along the Rede. A herd of feral goats based at neighbouring Kielderhead Moor is now constrained by a goat-fence to an area including Whitelee Moor.
The reserve is located at the head of Redesdale, south of the A68 Newcastle to Jedburgh
road where it crosses the Scottish Border at Carter Bar. There are numerous short and long
distance walks in the area. Parking is available at various locations. |
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Tel: +44(0)191 284 6884 |
Email: mail@northwt.org.uk |
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