Sightseeing
Great English Heritage site, can be a day walk or a drive.
29 locals recommend
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Great English Heritage site, can be a day walk or a drive.
Roman Army Museum
As partner site to Vindolanda a very informative visit.
Another great local historical venue and English Heritage site well worth a visit, along with the coffee and cake next door.
36 locals recommend
Lanercost Priory
Another great local historical venue and English Heritage site well worth a visit, along with the coffee and cake next door.
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site stretching from West to East in the North wets and east of Britain.
Hadrian's Wall Path
Hadrian's Wall PathPart of a UNESCO World Heritage site stretching from West to East in the North wets and east of Britain.
Crammel Linn (Waterfall)
Part of a wonderful walk north east along the Irthing River Valley.
Food Scene
The Samson Inn
Nice local pub restaurant.
Lanercost Tea Room
Classy coffee, cakes and gifts, need I say more.
Gilsland Spa
Hotel, restaurants and bar with views south over Gilsland to the North Pennines.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Greenhead Hotel
Main RoadGreat local pub good solid wholesome pub food.