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| Local Attractions North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are well known for beautiful, uncrowded countryside and spectacular coastlines. There are also many historic towns and villages to explore, as well as a large number of castles, country houses and gardens to visit. Berwick-upon-Tweed, 15 miles to the north east, is an ancient seaside town completely encircled by Elizabethan walls where the River Tweed is spanned by three bridges, the earliest dating from 1611. A true 'border town' its ownership changed hands between the English and the Scots 13 times between 1018 and 1482, when it finally became part of England. Forty miles to the south lies Alnwick, which is dominated by Alnwick Castle, seat of the Percy family and the setting for Hogwart's School in the Harry Potter films. The newly established gardens are undoubtedly spectacular and a great place to take small children on a warm sunny day - but make sure you pack a towel and change of clothes! The dramatic and wild Cheviot Hills, 15 miles to the south, are located in the Northumberland National Park where life moves at a much slower pace. Here you really can get away from it all and a picnic is recommeded. There are walks to suit everyone, whether you're a complete novice or more experienced hill walker. Another favourite is Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, located 20 miles away on the breathtaking north Northumberland coast. In AD635, an Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded on the island by St Aidan, a Scots-Celtic monk, who travelled widely through Northumbria converting the pagan locals to Christianity. The island can only be reached at low-tide. If you're interested in visiting castles there are more than enough in the area to satisfy even the most ardent enthusiast. These include Warkworth, Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh on the coast as well as Alnwick, Chillingham, Etal, and Norham. A short drive over the border there are also castles at Ayton, Kelso, Jedburgh and Lauder. There are also many gracious homes in the area which open to the public. |  Walking in the Cheviots  Coldstream Guard  St Abbs  Dryburgh Abbey Images courtesy of © VisitScotland |