Northumberland College Zoo

2 miles from Brinkburn Priory

Brinkburn Priory is a historic former Augustinian monastery dating from the 12th century, featuring a largely medieval church restored in the 19th century and a manor house built on the site of other monastic buildings. Visitors can explore the notable architectural blend of Norman and Gothic styles both indoors and outdoors within the scenic riverside setting in Northumberland.

Near Derwentcote Steel Furnace

Derwentcote Steel Furnace is an early 18th-century cementation furnace near Newcastle upon Tyne, preserved as a Grade I listed industrial monument and scheduled site, showcasing historic steel production methods.

2 miles from Wednesday health walk

7 Oct, 14 Oct…

A sociable guided health walk around Gibside, with opportunities to enjoy the views and spot wildlife. The route is adapted to the group and may cover up to five miles.

Near Warkworth Castle

Warkworth Castle is a ruined medieval motte and bailey castle in Northumberland, England, featuring a distinctive 14th-century keep and extensive curtain walls. Visitors can explore the outdoor medieval ruins including the gatehouse, towers, great hall, and remains of an unfinished collegiate church.

Located in Amble

Amble is a small coastal town in Northumberland, England, known for its maritime heritage, fishing industry, and proximity to nature reserves and coastal wildlife.

Located in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a historic seaside town in Northumberland known for its long promenade, maritime heritage, and annual music festival, offering a mix of history, beach resort charm, and cultural attractions.

3 miles from Warkworth Hermitage

Warkworth Hermitage is a historic 14th-century chapel and priest's house carved into a sandstone cliff on the River Coquet bank, featuring religious carvings and accessible by ferry from Warkworth Castle, managed by English Heritage.

Located in Ashington

Ashington is a historic town in Northumberland known for its coal mining heritage, cultural museum featuring the Pitmen Painters, and access to green parks and local public transport. It offers a blend of industrial history and community activities in a walkable town centre.

2 miles from Cragside

Cragside is a Victorian Tudor Revival country house in Northumberland, renowned as the first house powered by hydroelectricity. It features innovative hydraulic technology, distinctive historic interiors, and extensive gardens with woodland and rhododendrons. Visitors can explore both the house's indoor heritage and the surrounding outdoor grounds and estate.

Near Eldon Garden

Eldon Square is a large indoor shopping centre in Newcastle upon Tyne featuring major department stores, a variety of shops, and dining options within a historically significant urban area.

Located in Gateshead

Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England, is a historically rich market town known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene including the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. It features a walkable town centre, excellent rail and public transport connections, and notable landmarks such as the Angel of the North and Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

2 miles from Penshaw Monument

Penshaw Monument is a Grade I listed Greek-style Doric temple folly on Penshaw Hill near Sunderland, England. It commemorates the Earl of Durham and features 18 columns, a spiral staircase leading to a parapeted walkway, and expansive views. Owned by the National Trust, it is a prominent North East England landmark with guided tours, cultural significance, and nighttime floodlighting.

2 miles from Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed English Baroque country house in Northumberland, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1718. Visitors can explore its historic architecture, fire-damaged central block, extensive 18th-century gardens, and estate features like a stone mausoleum and orangery. The venue is owned and maintained by the National Trust and offers both indoor and outdoor experiences.

2 miles from Denton Hall Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Denton Hall Turret is a historic Roman site featuring the foundations of a turret and 65-metre length of Hadrian's Wall beside the A186 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Visitors can see the unique large stone construction with a platform used for ladder access and explore nearby Roman historic sites such as Corbridge Roman Fort.

3 miles from Tuesday health walk

13 Oct, 20 Oct…

Join walk leaders for a relaxed, approximately one-mile stroll along Gibside Avenue. The walk takes place every Tuesday and is described as a gentle health walk.

Near Monument Mall Shopping Centre

Monument Mall is a central shopping centre in Newcastle upon Tyne featuring a variety of high-end retail stores and dining options including Jamie's Italian. It offers a primarily indoor shopping experience with flagship stores and restaurants.

Near Bessie Surtees House

Bessie Surtees House is a group of historic 16th and 17th century merchant houses in Newcastle upon Tyne, featuring Jacobean architecture, exhibitions on their history, and serving as the North East regional office of Historic England. The houses are Grade I listed and open to the public during special events.

Located in Hexham

Hexham is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, known for its medieval abbey, proximity to Hadrian's Wall, and vibrant market scene. It offers rich cultural heritage, local food specialties, and easy transport links.

3 miles from Coria (Corbridge)

Corbridge Roman Site is an ancient Roman fort and town situated near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, featuring partially exposed ruins and a visitor museum managed by English Heritage, showcasing a strategic military and civilian settlement at the junction of major Roman roads.

2 miles from Cherryburn

Cherryburn is an 18th-century historic cottage and museum in Northumberland, birthplace of wood engraver Thomas Bewick, featuring period furnishings, original artworks, and printing demonstrations.

Near Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic coastal site featuring medieval priory ruins and a fortified castle gatehouse, offering visitors both indoor exploration of architectural remains and outdoor coastal scenery. It showcases early Gothic architecture, historic military fortifications, and a rich monastic history dating back to the 7th century.

Located in Tynemouth

Tynemouth is a historic coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, known for its medieval priory and castle, popular beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and accessible transport links including a metro station. It offers a mix of heritage, seaside attractions, and community festivals.

Near Aydon Castle

Aydon Castle is a fortified manor house near Corbridge, Northumberland, dating back to 1296. It features historical medieval architecture and offers a mix of indoor historical exhibits and outdoor grounds. The site is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic attraction.

3 miles from Gibside

Gibside is a historic Georgian country estate in Tyne and Wear featuring landscaped parkland, architectural ruins, and restored buildings such as the Palladian chapel and Banqueting House. Visitors can explore both outdoor grounds and significant indoor heritage structures.

2 miles from Dere Street

Dere Street is a historic Roman road running from York, England, through Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, extending to the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Visitors can explore its ancient route, which includes visible remains, archaeological sites, and connections to Roman forts and later medieval usage. The route is primarily an outdoor experience along historic and rural landscapes.

3 miles from St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow

St Paul's Monastery in Jarrow features ruins open for free public visit during daylight hours, with limited disabled access and onsite parking. It is notable for its Anglo-Saxon origins and connection to medieval history, with nearby exhibitions at Jarrow Hall and proximity to other historic sites.

Near Bellingham, Northumberland

Bellingham is a village in Northumberland popular with walkers and cyclists on the Pennine Way, featuring a local heritage centre, historic church, waterfalls, and traditional bastle houses nearby.

Near Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall

Corbridge Roman Town is a historic site near Hadrian's Wall featuring Roman ruins and a museum with significant Roman artefacts including the Corbridge Hoard, offering visitors both outdoor exploration of ancient streets and indoor museum exhibits.

Located in Corbridge

Corbridge is a historic village in Northumberland, England, known for its Roman fort and town remains, medieval and Victorian architecture, and vibrant cultural festivals. It features a walkable market town centre with access by rail and buses, making it an accessible and charming tourist destination.

3 miles from Gibside

Gibside is a Grade I-listed Georgian landscape garden near Rowlands Gill featuring historic ruins, extensive walking trails, and family-friendly outdoor activities including adventure play areas and den building. The venue includes a café, bookshop, and hosts seasonal events and guided tours, welcoming visitors and dogs alike.

Near George Stephenson's Birthplace

George Stephenson's Birthplace is an 18th-century stone cottage in Wylam, Northumberland, showcasing the home of the rail pioneer and featuring exhibits about early steam locomotives. It is a historic house museum owned by the National Trust, though currently not open to the public.

Located in Rothbury

Rothbury is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, known for its medieval origins, Victorian development linked to industrialist William Armstrong and the country house Cragside, and vibrant cultural scene including a traditional music festival. The town is situated on the River Coquet and offers walking opportunities and historical landmarks.

2 miles from Benwell Vallum Crossing

Benwell Vallum Crossing is a historic outdoor site featuring a stone-built causeway where a road crossed the Vallum earthwork en route to Benwell fort. It offers free external viewing and is located in Denhill Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

2 miles from Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe Castle is a ruined medieval castle on the south bank of the River Tyne in Northumberland, featuring historic stone structures including a 12th-century gatehouse, keep, and a 14th-century barbican, reflecting its Norman origins and historical significance under the Umfraville and Percy families. Open to the public under English Heritage care, it offers outdoor exploration of its ruins and grounds.

3 miles from Condercum

Condercum is a Roman fort site on Hadrian's Wall in Newcastle upon Tyne with visible remains including a causeway and temple, reflecting ancient military and religious life.

2 miles from Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall

Benwell Roman Temple is an outdoor archaeological site showcasing the remains of a small Roman temple dedicated to the native god Antenociticus located in a residential area near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Visitors can explore the historic ruins with free entry during reasonable daylight hours.

Located in Morpeth

Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, known for its preserved castle remains, religious heritage, annual cultural gatherings, and riverside parks featuring unique floral clocks.

Located in Blyth

Blyth is a historic industrial port town in Northumberland, known for its maritime heritage, coal mining past, and recent regeneration including arts, festivals and renewable energy projects. It offers cultural festivals, riverside walks, and a beach, serving as both a residential and tourism hub with good rail and public transport connections.

2 miles from Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel is a historic 14th-century castle offering both indoor tours and extensive outdoor grounds, with accessible facilities, a cafe, event function rooms, and educational visits for children. It is open year-round except for certain holidays and private bookings, with free admission to the hotel areas.

3 miles from Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Brunton Turret is a free-entry historic Roman wall section with turret remains located along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, accessible by a walking trail near Chesters Roman Fort which offers facilities and refreshments.

3 miles from Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall is a historic 12th-century manor house in Washington, Tyne and Wear, England, notable as the ancestral home of George Washington's family. Preserved and managed by the National Trust, it offers an indoor historical experience focused on England's medieval and early modern heritage.

Located in Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street is a historic market town in County Durham with Roman origins, notable landmarks like Lumley Castle and St Mary and St Cuthbert Church, a vibrant sporting culture, and good transport links including a railway station.

Near Durham Coast

Durham Coast offers beautiful cliff top walks, beaches with rockpools, and wildflower-rich grasslands, accessible via several car parks with wheelchair-friendly paths. Visitors can enjoy spotting rare wildlife including the Durham Brown Argus butterfly and marine mammals.

Located in Seaham

Seaham is a historic seaside town in County Durham, England, known for its maritime heritage, historic landmarks, and connections to film and local culture. The town features a walkable centre, a notable harbour, historic churches, and several cultural memorials and sculptures overlooking the coast.

2 miles from Black Carts Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Black Carts Turret is a historic site located along Hadrian's Wall offering visitors expansive views and access to a preserved 460-metre length of the wall. It provides free entry during daylight hours and is part of a larger trail connected to nearby Roman sites including Chesters Roman Fort, which features facilities such as a tearoom and museum.

3 miles from Belsay Castle

Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval pele tower with attached manor house ruins, situated in Northumberland and managed by English Heritage, offering visitors a mix of historic architecture and garden party history.