Built in 2017 to blend in with the landscape, with grasses and wildflowers growing on the roof, this state-of-the-art visitor centre has a permanent exhibition on the landscape, culture and history of Northumberland alongside various temporary exhibitions, and serves as a tourist information centre. There's a panoramic rooftop terrace. a cafe and a spiffing YHA hostel.
The Sill
Northeast England
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum
2.49 MILES
The most dramatic site of Hadrian's Wall – and the best-preserved Roman fort in the whole country – is at Housesteads, 4 miles north of Bardon Mill on the…
Vindolanda Roman Fort & Museum
1.2 MILES
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23.08 MILES
Carlisle's brooding, rust-red castle lurks on the north side of the city. Founded around a Celtic and Roman stronghold, the castle's Norman keep was added…
24.11 MILES
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18.66 MILES
For the best views of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, attend a stargazing session at this state-of-the-art, 2008-built observatory. Its…
29.41 MILES
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23.08 MILES
Carlisle's flagship museum covers 2000 years of the city's past. The Roman Frontier Gallery explores Carlisle's Roman foundations, while the Border…
8.58 MILES
The remains of this once-formidable fort (known as Banna to the Romans) are on an escarpment overlooking the beautiful Irthing Gorge along a minor road…
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