HOLIDAY AND SHORT BREAKS GUIDE 2010
DAY TRIPS
THAT GO
DOWN IN
HISTORY
English Heritage has some of the most beautiful and captivating
historic sites in the North of England. Let your imagination run wild
and imagine what life would have been like in days gone by…
SOMETHING QUITE
EXTRAORDINARY
GET AWAY FROM IT ALL
Step back in time at Belsay Hall, Castle and
A perfect island escape! Take a break from the hustle
Gardens. The creation of the Middleton family for
and bustle of life and experience the serenity of
over seven centuries, it has something to captivate
Lindisfarne Priory on beautiful Holy Island.
everyone. A 14th- century castle still displays rare
traces of elaborate medieval wall-paintings.
Famed as the home and original burial ground of the
Revealing the fine craftsmanship of its construction
priory’s most holy men, St Cuthbert, it is still a place
marvel at the austerely classical Greek Revival villa
of pilgrimage today and one of the most important
which was designed by Sir Charles Monck after his
centres of early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England
honeymoon in Athens. Thirty acres of spectacular
Spoil yourself with spectacular views, stroll around
Grade 1 gardens provide a magnificent setting for
the atmospheric ruins in this tranquil setting or hear
the castle and hall. Enter another world in the
all about the enthralling story of the monks who
magical and romantic Quarry Garden inspired by
lived there and how grisly Vikings invaded this once
the quarries of Sicily.
peaceful priory in the fascinating visitor centre.
After exploring the beautiful grounds why not settle
Stay on this unique island over the tide and
down with a home baked slice of cake and a lovely
experience true island life.
refreshing pot of tea in the Victorian tearooms.
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES
ANOTHER Between May and September 2010, Belsay Hall,
WORLD AWAY
Castle & Gardens will be transformed by leading
contemporary artists into an Alice-in-Wonderland
Internationally celebrated as a World Heritage Site,
world of dark enchantment. This topsy-turvy
Hadrian’s Wall stands as a reminder of past glories
transformation, using unusual exhibits exploring the
of one of the world’s greatest civilisations. With the
concept and distortion of scale, is part of an ongoing
best preserved remains of a cavalry fort in Britain,
theme of bi-annual contemporary arts exhibitions at
Chesters Roman Fort housed a cavalry regiment
Belsay and is set to be a highlight for 2010.
of around 500 men. Boasting some spectacular views,
Housesteads Roman Fort is the most complete
example of a Roman fort in Britain and one of the
most popular sites on Hadrian’s Wall. Once a
prosperous garrison town and a vital supply base
for troops, Corbridge Roman Town has the best
preserved granaries in Britain. Get a sense of what
life was like at the forefront of Roman rule in Britain.
DAYS OUT WORTH TALKING ABOUT
Northumberland is home to some of the most for free, plus free or discounted entry to hundreds
iconic historic properties in the country. When you of events all year round. Sign up at any of our sites
become a member of English Heritage you can or for a list of all the member benefits visit
enjoy days out at over 400 historic sites in England
www.english-heritage.org/uk/membership
For further information visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk or call 0870 333 1181
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