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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

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

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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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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