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Sheridans Guides Cumbria and Northumbria
cumbria and northumbria

Cumbria and Northumbria

Lake Derwent Sailing on Lake Windermere Old Bridge

A great sweep of mountains and hills across the very north of England. The magnificent scenery of the Lake District National Park is famous for its rugged mountains and long twinkling lakes, some remote and tranquil, others offering steam-boat cruises and watersports. Pony trekking and fell walking through the valleys and along mountain ridges is another popular attraction. The area is also noted for its many world famous hotels and restaurants.

To the west the mountains slope down to the Cumbrian coast which stretches from the Solway Firth to Grange-over-Sands, a wonderful area of fine beaches and attractive ports.

East of the Lake District, the high country continues through the Northern Pennines and to the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland. A land of legend and magic, divided from Scotland by Hadrian's Wall, the Northern Frontier of the Roman Empire and built in AD 122. Gentle mellow valleys to the south and east give way to the wild open hills in the north and west.


    Co Durham

    Cumbria

    Lake District

    Lancashire

    Northumberland

    Tyne & Wear

    Tyne And Wear

    Local Attractions

    Castles

    Alnwick Castle Alnwick [map]
    Alnwick Castle is a stunning medieval castle in Northumberland used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
    Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh [map]
    Raby Castle Darlington [map]
    One of the largest and most impressive of English mediaeval castles, Raby Castle, in County Durham, Northumbria, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.

    Cathedrals

    Carlisle Cathedral Carlisle [map]
    The website for Carlisle Cathedral
    Durham Cathedral Durham [map]
    Cathedral Church of St Nicholas Newcastle upon Tyne [map]

    Cricket Grounds

    Riverside County Cricket Ground Chester-le-Street [map]
    Home page chester-le-street cricket club

    Football Grounds

    Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough [map]
    Welcome to the Official Middlesbrough Football Club website
    Newcastle United Newcastle [map]
    Welcome to the Official Newcastle United Football Club website

    Museums

    Bailiffgate Museum Alnwick [map]
    The Bailiffgate Museum presents for the first time the history of Alnwick & District. Attractively located in the former St. Mary's Church, dating from 1836, the Museum can be found close to Alnwick Castle, in one of the oldest parts of the town
    Fusiliers Museum Of Northumberland Alnwick [map]
    Welcome to the Museum of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.
    Woodhorn Colliery Museum Ashington [map]
    A world class visitor attraction and research destination, the place to discover the history of Northumberland and have a great family day out.
    The Bowes Museum Barnard Castle [map]
    The Dock Museum Barrow-In-Furness [map]
    The Dock Museum - Dock Museum Home Page
    KOSB Regimental Museum Berwick-Upon-Tweed [map]
    Killhope North Of England Lead Mining Museum Bishop Auckland [map]
    The Roman Army Museum Brampton [map]
    Alice's Wonderland Carlisle [map]
    Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Carlisle [map]
    The Printing House Museum Cockermouth [map]
    Ruskin Museum Coniston [map]
    Displays on John Ruskin, Donald Campbell, coppermines, slate, geology, lace, and much more
    Darlington Railway Centre & Museum Darlington [map]
    Durham Light Infantry Museum & Durham Art Gallery Durham [map]
    Old Fulling Mill Durham [map]
    Oriental Museum Durham [map]
    Lakeland Motor Museum Grange-Over-Sands [map]
    Hartlepool Historic Quay & Museum Hartlepool [map]
    Hexham Old Gaol Hexham [map]
    Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum Hexham [map]
    Bede's World Jarrow [map]
    Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum Kendal [map]
    Abbot Hall in the English Lake District is one of Britain's finest small art galleries with important British works and a high quality exhibition programme.
    Kendal Museum Kendal [map]
    Kendal is situated on the edge of the English Lake District and is home to one of the country's oldest museums.
    Keswick Mining Museum Keswick [map]
    Keswick Museum & Art Gallery Keswick [map]
    Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, with its Victorian style, and the range of exhibits make it a fascinating place to visit for all the family.
    The Pencil Museum Keswick [map]
    Maryport Maritime Museum Maryport [map]
    Maryport Maritime Museum, Cumbria contains an interesting look into Maryport's proud maritime heritage. There are a variety of exhibits including paintings, models, and many interesting objects.
    Senhouse Roman Museum Maryport [map]
    Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Middlesbrough [map]
    The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. Marton, Middlesbrough, UK
    Captain Cook Schoolroom Middlesbrough [map]
    The Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, contains interactive displays about Captain Cook, and a replica of the schoolroom in which he was educated.
    The Dorman Museum Middlesbrough [map]
    The Dorman Museum originally opened in 1904 as a mainly natural sciences museum, its collections now span ethnography, archaeology, costume, ceramics and especially local social history.
    Millom Folk Millom [map]
    Millom Folk Museum - Study the life and times of world famous writer and poet Norman Nicholson, be transported back in time to the workings of Hodbarrow iron mining, see shop facades, military memorabilia, farming, shipping and much more. Discover the richness of Millom’s Great History!
    Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum Morpeth [map]
    The Bagpipe Museum in Morpeth Chantry houses a unique collection of bagpipes from all over europe
    Discovery Museum Newcastle Upon Tyne [map]
    Hancock Museum Newcastle Upon Tyne [map]
    Military Vehicle Museum Newcastle Upon Tyne [map]
    Museum Of Antiquities Newcastle Upon Tyne [map]
    Waygood Gallery Newcastle Upon Tyne [map]
    Childhood Memories Toy Museum North Shields [map]
    Stephenson Railway Museum North Shields [map]
    Penrith Museum Penrith [map]
    Kirkleatham Museum Redcar [map]
    Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum Saltburn-By-The-Sea [map]
    Experience the Underground World of a Real Ironstone Mine...Explore the skills, customs and life of the Cleveland Miner with a fully guided tour at the UK's only Museum of Ironstone Mining.
    Locomotion The National Railway Museum Shildon [map]
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    Beamish Museum Stanley [map]
    Monkwearmouth Station Museum Sunderland [map]
    North East Aircraft Museum Sunderland [map]
    Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Sunderland [map]
    Segedunum Roman Fort Baths & Museum Wallsend [map]
    The Haig Colliery Mining Museum Whitehaven [map]
    Haig Pit was Cumbria's last deep coal mine. When it closed in 1986, it ended 700 years of mining history in the area. Over 1200 men, women and children had been killed while winning coal in workings up to four miles out beneath the sea.

    Racecourses

    Carlisle Racecourse Carlisle [map]
    Cartmel Racecourse Cartmel [map]
    Hexham Racecourse Hexham [map]
    Hexham Racecourse homepage with news on horse race meetings, tickets, going, sponsorship, hospitality, contact information, catering and the caravan and camping site
    Kelso Races Kelso [map]
    Horse racing in the Scottish Borders, Scotland
    Newcastle Racecourse Newcastle [map]
    Enjoy exciting horse racing days out at Newcastle Racecourse plus racing hospitality, events & venue hire, racing sponsorship plus Parklands Golf Course.
    Redcar Racecourse Redcar [map]
    Redcar Racecourse in the Tees Valley offers 19 days of action packed racing from April to October 2009.
    Sedgefield Racecourse Sedgefield [map]
    Sedgefield Racecourse gives a glimpse of Sedgefield with stunning modern facilities, racing hospitality, events & exhibitions and makes a wonderful county durham wedding venue.

    Stately Homes

    Chillingham Castle & Gardens Alnwick [map]
    Paxton House & Country Park Berwick upon Tweed [map]
    Paxton House
    Auckland Castle Bishop Auckland [map]
    Holker Hall Grange-over-Sands [map]
    Holker Estate, Cumbria - One place to see it all
    Mirehouse Keswick [map]
    An historic stately manor house situated close to Keswick in the Northern Lake District. The house includes a fine selection of period furniture, rare letters by Wordsworth and magnificant gardens with plenty of room for the kids and adults alike.
    Dalemain Penrith [map]
    Lake District Historic House and Gardens in Cumbria, Dalemain is arguably one of the finest. Situated close to Ullswater, this historic house and garden boasts beautiful herbacious borders, a tudor knot garden.

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