A mere 20 minutes outside the hubbub of Newcastle City Centre sits Matfen Hall. A well-established luxury hotel and wedding venue in the region not only does a pretty snappy Pink Afternoon Tea, they host it in their 2 AA Rosette Library restaurant.
Everyone loves a Saturday afternoon drive out in the car finished with a pint and a pub lunch in a cute pub, right? Be sure to head to the Travellers Rest in Slaley for hearty food and a homely atmosphere.
Probably one of the most famous trees in the world, Sycamore Gap sits in a sharp dip in Hadrians Wall in Northumberland. The National Trust site was made popular by the 1991 film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, it has become a top photo stop on the walk along the wall.
Tucked away in the pretty little village of Beadnell, a mere 10 minute stroll from the beach, the Salt Water Cafe has been making its mark the Northumberland coastline for some time now.
Tucked away from view on a sharp bend, you’d be forgiven for missing Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens as you travel out of Ponteland. Venture in to the grounds and you will be rewarded with a day full of history, nature and beauty in this local English Heritage property.