INTRODUCTIONFamily friendly attractions, family friendlyrefreshment stops and great value accommodationmake Northumberland a perfect all-round family dayout or holiday. Our young visitors are warmlywelcomed and richly entertained. And what’s goodfor the kids, is often good for the grown ups too!

START: Alnwick

END: Alnwick

JOURNEY TIMESAlnwick to The Fenton Centre 50 mins(near Wooler)

Arrive: Alnwick Here’s why: Show the children where Harry Potterlearnt to fly by taking a guided tour of AlnwickCastle grounds and learn about more Potter secretson the way. The Castle’s Knight’s Quest is full offamily fun. And if smelling what a medieval toiletwas like is still not sufficient to satisfy youngsters’curiosity, then try out more gory stories with a tourof the Poison Garden at The Alnwick Garden.

Depart: Alnwick Here’s how: B6346 – Eglingham – continue onB6346 – in approx. 1 mile continue straight ahead onunclassified road (unsuitable for caravans/longvehicles) – Old Bewick – Chillingham - Chatton –B6348 (direction Wooler) – at Wooler join A697 (n) -then turn right on B6525 (direction Berwick /WoolerGolf Club) – Doddington –follow sign for FentonsHere’s why: The Hollywood blockbuster “RobinHood Prince of Thieves” was partly filmed in thegrounds of Alnwick’s Hulne Park (stone boundarywall visible adjacent to B6346). Arrive: The Fenton CentreHere’s why: Something for the young and plenty forthe rest of the family too. A nature trail, adventureplay area and Clydesdale Horses with scrumptiousrefreshments and plenty of space to run about in.And it is free (special events may be chargeable).Depart: The Fenton CentreHere’s how: Return to Doddington – B6525 –Wooler – A697(s) – Powburn – A697(s) – B6341(direction Alnwick) Arrive: Alnwick

day out...A good family

Photos: Alnwick Garden

WALK OPTIONS• Top views – can be enjoyed at Blawearie, a

Bronze Age burial mound near Old Bewick and Ros Castle, the site of an Iron Age hillfort, near Chillingham. Take a picnic along and enjoy the far reaching views.

• To access a Northumberland National Park mobile telephone app with self-guided walking suggestions select http://bit.ly/qrpark

DID YOU KNOW…• Doddington Ice Cream is a

truly family business and a locally made, truly scrumptious family treat. Look out for it in local refreshment places.

• For current opening times and admission prices of visitor attractions you are advised to check the relevant websites given in each itinerary

• These itineraries have been planned to introduce you to the quieter country roads and secret corners of Northumberland.Please drive carefully and park your vehicle with consideration in rural areas. Some roads are unsuitable for long vehiclesincluding coaches and cars with trailers

• You are advised to use the itineraries in conjunction with a road map• Each itinerary contains an approximate car journey time between different stages of the route and apply to the specific

route given in the itinerary description. If you choose alternative routes then the journey times will alter.

• Chillingham Wild White Cattle – book a tour withthe Warden and enjoy a fascinating insight into these precious rare survivors of the wild herds which once roamed Northumberland’s landscape hundreds of years ago.

NEAREST TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE (TIC)• Alnwick +44 (0) 1665 511333• Berwick upon Tweed +44 (0) 1289 301780• Wooler +44 (0) 1668 282123

USEFUL WEBSITESwww.visitnorthumberland.comwww.northumberland.gov.ukwww.disabledgo.comwww.traveline.infowww.howickhallgardens.orgwww.highhousefarmbrewery.co.ukwww.northumberlandcoastaonb.org