Local Attractions
Set in rural location close to Hadrian's Wall, Springhouse Country Park is a superb base from which to explore this magical area and is home to a superb array of wildlife. You can discover many great walks through the beautiful local countryside right on your doorstep.
Nearby Hexham with its ancient Abbey is well worth a visit. Charming villages and great country pubs are a plenty. Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland National Park and the breathtaking North East coastline are also within easy reach.
Local Attractions Include
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Wind Surfing
- Hadrian's Wall
- Derwin Reservoir
- And More
We are also conveniently placed for the world famous Hadrian's Wall a landmark that attracts a large number of our visitors here at Springhouse Country Park. There are over 40 walks exploring the countryside and towns of Hadrian's Wall. For more details about the Hadrian's Wall National Trail, why not contact: National Trail Development Officer on Tel: 0191 269 1600 or visit:- Hadrian's Wall.
If you've a yen for city life, there's beautiful Durham with it cathedral, and Newcastle with its reputation as one of the north's friendliest places – the city is just and half hour's drive away. Enjoy top restaurants, convivial pubs, and high class entertainment. Art galleries, theatre and cinemas are plentiful.
You couldn't wish for a better place to unwind. Springhouse Country Park nestles amid acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of the North Pennines and within five miles of the Northumberland Park. There are no bars, no clubs, no hassle – just beautiful scenery, a natural setting and peaceful surroundings.
You could spend every visit simply relaxing on the Park. But there's so much to see and do on your doorstep too! Picturesque Hexham is your nearest town, (approximately 5 miles), recently voted Britain's favourite market town by Country Life magazine, and winner of two categories in the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom competition. Its magnificent abbey was founded in 674AD and it is an interesting mix of historic buildings, enticing streets, lively independent shops and High Street retailers.
"This park was a good place to explore Hexham, Corbridge, Hadrian's Wall, Cragside, Alnwick Castle and other places of interest, such as Wallington. It was a peaceful location and there was a lot of nice walks in the surrounding locale."
Mrs S, SUNDERLAND, Tyne and Wear, 29th Aug 2009
