The Caravan Club – September 2019

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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.

TOURING UK SITES


30 September 2019 Caravan and Motorhome Club Magazine


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/
greatsavingsguide

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

Site view


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
Sites Directory and Handbook p302

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

Member view


GREAT
SAVINGS
GUIDE

“ T he ca st le conju res up


magical memories – and not


just the wizarding kind”


Alnwick Castle – aka
‘Hogwarts’ – and the River Aln
Free download pdf