I accidentally stumbled upon this place on a day trip from Hadrian's Wall. Really cool little…read moremuseum with gruesome and interesting history. I like places that are off the beaten path, so this satisfied my curiosity. They have cool exhibits with wax figures, costumes you can try on, and part of an old dungeon. They also have good student discounts. The Gaol is situated in old Hexham, right by the Abbey. Go ahead and satisfy your macabre sense of humour!

Built in 1311 it was one of the first buildings that was built to be a proper jail. you can get…read morestuck in the stocks outside or go down to the dungeon though not for long. There is a commentary from people who used to live in the times of the border reviers which comes on autmotically and lots of info about the jail break here in the 1600 and the lives of the prisoners It also has the border libary and a film on a riever raid, you are much better going to one of the bastles or towers on the borders to get a fee of what it would be like in riever times it has a nice little shop in it a intersting place to learn more about the history of Hexham but it is very hard to imagine being imprisoned here The only eerie thing is the skull of Sir john fenwick a jacobite who was beheaded for treason

Great if you dont mind the cows dont go in winter as to get…read morehere it is up and down lots of small roads and when it snows it really does this is at the bottom of a bank and it gets very icy in the winter Its much nicer in the summer - there is room for about 4 cars to park and an information post before you go across the two fields to the bastle For those that havent heard of them before a bastle was a fortified farmhouse - two storeys with the cows sheep and pigs downstairs and the people on the top floor Its just a quick visit place as the downstairs is closed and the upstairs has external steps to climb then a little of the upstairs left but you can see where the beams were and stuff

If you are a history lover, and especially if you love Roman History, you will really enjoy the…read moreVindolanda Roman Fort and museum and the Roman Army Museum! There was so much to see and the artifacts were amazing! Some of the oldest and most important artifacts I have ever seen are at this museum. The fort was interactive and all the labels and placards really helped my family get a sense of what it would have looked like when it was in use. The cafe at Vindolanda was also exceptional!

Fantastic museum and grounds, with excavations still in progress. If the weather is dreary, take…read moreheart that the indoor exhibits still make the drive worthwhile. The restaurant on site has a great selection of food--more than I expected--and the prices are great. I had a good sized ploughman's platter on £5, with a slice of cake for about £2. They even had a section of gluten free pre-packaged foods.

I saw this band at a venue in Europe a while ago, I couldn't believe they came from the same town I…read moredid. It was a really good show & I would recommend them to any pub landlord doing a 70's night. The atmosphere & sense of joy they were able to create on stage is spectacular, I was completely taken aback by the entire show. Excellent.

Very interesting museum, reasonable price as well. recommended.read more

A must-stop along Hadrian's Wall…read more My only wish is that we had more time to explore this gem of a museum. Upon arrival, you are ushed into a theater room where you will watch a beautifully done 3D video entitled "Edge of Empire," detailing the history of the wall, and significant sites along Hadrian's Wall path. Once you've finished watching the short video, you can peruse the museum at leisure. There are a number galleries featuring genuine Roman artifacts, as well as several recreations that really help bring history to life. You'll find several "interactive" displays within each of these galleries as well; it's truly a wonderful presentation of history, far beyond what I have experienced even at renowned history museums. There is a small tea room/snack stand near the entrance to the museum, as well as a small gift shop, but the true marvel here is certainly the museum itself. If you are walking the Wall, do carve out a full hour and a half to two hours to explore all of the galleries in detail.

An excellent museum and very informative about Roman army life on Hadrians Wall. If you like…read morehistory then you will like here.

Impressive medieval castle in really picturesque surroundings. There is a visitor centre display…read morecharting the history of the castle from the original built circa 1100 through to its later ownership by the all powerful Percy family believe me you can't travel far into Northumberland before you come across the Percy family name in one way or another! There isn't a great deal of the castle to explore really, the main interest comes from the imposing entrance, the area in front of the main building and then some areas where you can walk around the walls. Sadly we visited on a very wet and gloomy June day so it was difficult to get any particularly good photos but on a sunny day it will look quite beautiful really. Adults £4.40, Children 2.60, Concession £4.00. English Heritage members free. Personally I think it's slightly overpriced but then I think quite a few of the English Heritage sites are. There's a small car park for visitors which is free. All in all a pleasant place for an hour or so out!

A long drive will get you to this fascinating place. It is so much fun here for adults as well as…read morechildren It cost £6.50 for an adult which includes a tour of the mine and £3.50 for a child. They often have special events on during the year. It has a wonderful walk through the woods and there are often hidden suprises here on event days. You can then look through the old houses which are set up as if a mining family lived there. Outside you can see the water wheel and pan for minerals. The tour itself is very interesting and shows you how the miners used to work underground. There is a shop which has lots of things for children and a nice little cafe A fun day out for all

THis where the mining heritage of Durham began you can walk right into the mine and see how the…read morevery first miners worked. Disabled access is limited but I found plenty to do in the Heritage centre while the kids were dong their own thing.