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far from Newbiggin-by-
the-Sea. This
immaculate site offers
easy access to
a number of
fine walks and horse
riding enthusiasts will
be happy to hear
there is a riding
s c ho ol ju s t ne x t d o o r.
GRANGE FINDER
Bidding a sad farewell to Old Hartley, we
headed for our next site, Durham Grange.
Within close proximity of the A1(M), this open,
level site is ideal for anyone looking to explore
one of England’s most historic cities.
And you cannot even think about visiting
Durham without a trip to the city’s magnificent
11th-century cathedral, which stands guard on
the banks of the River Wear. There is so much to
see inside, including, of course, the breathtaking
Rose Window, the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the
tomb of The Venerable Bede. Look out for
various exhibitions throughout the year, and take
the opportunity to climb the Central Tower,
which offers magnificent views over the city.
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the Harry Potter films. The castle, which has been
the seat of the Percy family for more than 700
years, conjures up all kinds of magical memories
- and not just the wizarding kind.
The gardens are mesmerising, featuring
pristine shrubberies, rose gardens and fountains,
while the castle grounds are alive with lessons in
broom flying, fighting displays and jester shows.
You can go on a movie and television tour (the
castle has featured in Robin Hood: Prince of
Thieves, Downton Abbey and more) and there is
even the opportunity to dress up in medieval
costume and lock someone in the stocks!
The town itself is also home to one of the
country’s most famous literary hotspots – Barter
Books. This wonderful second-hand bookshop is
the brainchild of Mary Manley. Back in 1991, her
husband, Stuart, offered her the use of the front
room in his small manufacturing plant, located in
Alnwick’s old Victorian railway station. From
there the project grew into what the New
Statesman magazine termed, “The British Library
of s e co nd h a nd b o ok s hop s”. A s we l l a s t h e
thousands of books that line the walls, attractions
include a model railway and fabulous café.
On our return from Alnwick to the Club site,
we stopped off at Potland Farm Cottage CL, not
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Food & drink
Beamish – The Living Museum of the North,
Beamish DH9 0RG
Contact: beamish.org.uk, 0191 370 4000
Culture
Quad Nation,Broom House Farm,
Witton Gilbert DH7 6TR
Contact: quad-nation.co.uk
Member offer available: camc.com/
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Outdoor fun
For the family
“At the moment we have a barn owl visiting and
if you get up really early you might spot deer on
the edge of the forest. The main place people go
when they stay is Beamish museum – Club
members get a discount.”
Christine and Tony Gallimore
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4 Old Bridge End
Certificated Location
Broom House Farm Forest Adventure, Broom
House Farm, Witton Gilbert DH7 6TR
Contact: broomhousedurham.co.uk,
0191 371 9697
O f fe r i n g l o ve l y v i ew s , t h i s s i te i s a g re a t b a s e fo r
visits to the cathedral city of Durham (three
miles away) and Hadrian’s Wall.
Open: all year
Contact: 01913 710086
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D o g g i e D i n e r, 4 0 C a nte r b u r y
Road,Durham DH1 5PY
Contact: doggiediner.co.uk,
0191 447 6161
“It’s very peaceful and there
are lovely views. The owners
are very helpful and have
given us lots of information
about where to visit. They
even brought us two eggs
this morning!”
Andy and Lynne Boocock, motorhomers
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“ T he ca st le conju res up
magical memories – and not
just the wizarding kind”
Alnwick Castle – aka
‘Hogwarts’ – and the River Aln