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Mr. George's Museum Of Time
This little museum has been listed as one of the top five attractions for visitors to the north east for a family day out by the Brindley Group's compilation from TripAdvisor and Google.
This absolutely unique museum collection contains a wide selection of timepieces, keys, tools and parts dating from the 18th century all the way through to the late 20th century, many of which were inherited by curator Diana Bell from her father George Ellis. Lots of these items on display are types and styles which were repaired every day by Diana and her father, as well as some older and also rather unusual ones! Diana is also the author of wonderful children's books inspired by her clock repairing experiences. Your watch repairs and accessories are also available from the shop and some items are online via the website below. A visit here for all age groups is not to be missed.
A good selection of local guides, books and maps is also available here.
Location: The museum/shop is at the junction of Ratcliffe Road and Church Street Haydon Bridge between the CO-OP and the Railway Inn.
Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am-2:30pm
Saturday 9:30am-2:30pm
Telephone: 01434 688055
Admission: Free (any donations for the museum are always welcome)
Website: Timeforgeorge.co.uk
We have been notified by the National Trust (16/06/2023) that the bridge on the trail at Harsondale Burn NGR NY805606 has now been repaired and is reopened.
This route is in two sections, a moderate North route of 2.5 miles and moderately strenuous South of 11.2 miles. These very popular walks cover the areas which influenced Victorian artist John Martin, born in the village, who became the
‘… most popular artist of his day’.
There are regular waymarks and six information panels en route. These panels (and additional waymarks) have been renewed during the summer of 2022. A free
pamphlet with maps is available from Claire’s Newsagents and 'The Bridge' library, Church
Street, T.I.C.s or download
in PDF format (1.1Mb) by following this link.
Following extensive winter 2015/16 and later damage to trees, landslides and the washing away of the suspension bridge in the Allen Banks area, please follow the National Trust's safe route diversions where indicated.
Opening Hours: All year, all day.
Location: Start both walks from 'The Bridge' Library & T.I.C, Church Street, Haydon Bridge.
(Toilet facilities here during opening hours)
Admission: Free.
Walk access: Unsuitable for wheelchairs.
National Trust Section information is Here
A new in summer 2017 major development for the Northumberland National Park.
The Sill is the UK’s National Landscape Discovery Centre at Once Brewed in the Northumberland National Park. The building is the result of an innovative partnership between Northumberland National Park and YHA England and Wales.
The Sill is a showcase of local pride and passion. It features exhibitions, learning and event spaces, a local food café, a world-class Youth Hostel, rural business hub, and a shop specialising in local crafts and produce.
Location: North-west of Haydon Bridge at Bardon Mill, on the 'Military Road' NE47 7AN
Website: The Sill
Parking By ticket with number plate recognition
Sill Information: Northumberland National Park Website
Shaftoe Green
This is a wonderful children’s play zone and picnic park. There
is a fenced play equipment area for toddlers, an assault course for
the older ones and a football pitch. Supervising parents can use the
seating arrangements for their picnic. Please ensure that dogs are kept under control; there is a dog bin provided for waste.
Opening Hours: All year, daylight hours.
Location: South of the First School, Langley Road, Haydon Bridge.
Admission: Free.
Parking Free adjacent to school
Access: For wheelchairs from school car parking area via ramp.
Philip Larkin
The poet Philip Larkin spent many holidays in Haydon Bridge in the flat, 1A Ratcliffe Road, owned by a girl friend Monica Jones. According to Andrew Motion’s biography, they ‘lazed, drank, read, pottered around the village and amused themselves with private games. The place always cheered them both up’.
’As always, the place worked its spell’, wrote Larkin.
A Larkin/Jones Blue Plaque
was unveiled at 1A Ratcliffe Road on Tuesday 26th August 2014
For more on this and the couple in Haydon Bridge, see Dennis Telford's book 'Dearest Bun ...' Here
Monica Jones' Books
Helen Billham of Hexham has very kindly donated two rare privately published books by Michael Barrington, originally from the collection of Miss Monica Jones, to 'The Bridge' library in Church Street. They are available there from the archive for research on request.
Bardon Mill Pottery
The Errington Reay and Co. Pottery was established in 1878. Today the pottery produces a range of ornamental pots in salted glazed stoneware.
Come and visit the Bardon Mill Factory Shop &
Visitor Centre.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00 - 17.00, Sat & Sun 10.00 - 16.00.
(Winter: 10am - 4pm)
Location: Tyneside pottery Works, Bardon Mill (off A69).
Telephone: 01434 344245.
Admission: Free.
Access: For accompanied wheelchairs.
Website: Errington Reay & Co. Ltd
Haydon Spa Well
This is a sulphurous spa well first developed in 1863 with a further improvement in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Following a collapse of the bank side in 2001, the access path has now been reconstructed. It can be reached by a very pleasant riverside walk strolling east along the south side of the river from the Anchor Hotel. Watch out for kingfishers here. Alternatively, there is limited parking on the A69 above the spa.
(N.B. Currently (2023) more recent flooding has again made this inaccessible so check in the village before attempting a visit)
Opening Hours: All year.
Location: Approximately one mile east of the Anchor Hotel on the riverbank.
Admission: Free.
Access: No access for wheelchairs. Please check in the village concerning latest ground collapse repairs
Haydon Old Church
The old Saint Cuthbert’s Chapel of Ease is located half a mile east of
Tofts Farm to the north of the village. The original structure is thought
to date from 1190.
The font is a Roman altar, possibly taken from the nearby Roman Wall.
The approach is through an arch of yew trees. The northern loop of the
‘John Martin Trail’ passes the church yard.
Opening Hours: Daylight hours, the door is normally open.
Location: Tofts to Haydon East farm road. NGR
NY842652
Admission: Please leave a donation towards upkeep.
Access: Limited access for wheelchairs. Please park any vehicles thoughtfully, farm vehicles pass here regularly.
Fishing
Langley Dam is a 14 acre lake set in beautiful countryside which lies
approximately 3 miles south of Haydon Bridge. Stocked weekly with rainbow
trout. Anglers who don’t hire a boat will need waders for the most
part.
There is a new lodge with car park and toilet facilities and rods and
tackle can be hired. In addition, the fishery lodge sells a limited
amount of tackle.
Opening Hours: Daily.
Bookings: 01434 688846.
Location: Just south of Haydon Bridge on the A686.
Admission: Permits available.
Access: For wheelchairs.
Website: Langley Dam Fishery
The Garden Station
A delightful and most unusual woodland garden imaginatively planted along a former railway track, framed by two magnificent Victorian arched bridges.
Website: Garden Station
Opening Hours: Please check the website for the latest information before travelling.
Location: Langley on Tyne, HEXHAM, NE47 5LA on the B6295, 3 miles north
of Allendale.
Telephone: 01434 684391.
Admission: Free.
Access: Accessible.
Housesteads Roman Fort
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site
Housesteads Roman Fort, with its commanding position perched high on
the exposed Whin Sill Ridge, offers breathtaking views of the open moorland
of the Northumberland National Park.
This is probably the most complete example of a Roman fort surviving
today. Interactive museum and mini-cinema are located adjacent to the fort also displaying artefacts from the site.
Opening Hours: 1st Oct - End of Mar daily- 10.00 - 16.00, 1st Apr -
30th Sep daily - 10.00 - 18.00. Closed 24th - 26th Dec & 1st Jan.
Location: North east of Bardon Mill on B6318.
Telephone: 01434 344363.
Admission: Charges see website below.
Access: 500m Steep walk in from Car park. Parking at site can be arranged at Visitor Centre
in car park. Toilets at Visitor Centre.
Website: Housesteads Fort
Chesters Roman Fort
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site
Chesters has the best preserved Roman Cavalry Fort in Britain. The fort
is particularly picturesque with substantial remains of the impressive
Bath House standing on a tree lined terrace above the river.
Opening Hours: 21st Mar - 30th Sept daily 10.00 - 18.00, Oct - Mar daily
10.00 - 16.00, Closed 24th - 26th Dec & 1st Jan.
Location: 1/2 mile west of Chollerford on B6318.
Telephone: 01434 681379.
Admission: Charges see website below.
Access: Accessible for accompanied wheelchairs.
Website: Chesters Roman Fort
Vindolanda
Fort and civilian settlement with full-size reconstruction of a turret
on Hadrian’s Wall. Superb museum with regular new finds display. Set in charming gardens.
Open-air museum featuring reconstructed temple, shop and house. Archaeological
excavations every summer.
Opening Hours: Mid Feb - Mid Nov daily 10.00 - 17.00, Apr - Sep 10.00
- 18.00 (Check seasonal variations in closing times).
Location: Between A69 and B6318, 1 1/2 miles north of Bardon Mill.
Telephone: 01434 344277.
Admission: Charge (Discount if also visiting Roman Army Museum at Carvoran).
Access: Museum and gardens accessible. Access to excavation site difficult.
Toilets at main car park.
Website: Vindolanda
Tony's Patch Ancient Woodland
Along the lane between Chesterwood and Prior House 2km to the northwest of Haydon Bridge is a sign posted stile which leads across a field into a 4 acre species-rich haven section of ancient woodland known as Tony's Patch. The Honeycrook Burn runs through the patch from the old lead mine workings above this area. This is owned by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust and there is a memorial stone in the woods to Tony Clissold, a local naturalist who died whilst following bird life in a nearby lake. In the spring there is a magnificent carpet of bluebells. Please keep dogs on leads.
Map NGR:- NY822655
Website: Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
Miles of beautiful woodland paths along
the River Allen. Part of the 'John Martin Trail' route (see top of page). Spectacular views from Staward Pele. Nature trail leaflets on site.
Opening Hours: Daylight all year.
Location: Off A69, 3 miles west of
Haydon Bridge.
Some of the area is impassable following 2015/16 flood damage. Check NT website below for details
Admission: Free.
Access: Limited.
Parking charge for non-members. Members please scan membership card.
Website: National Trust | Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
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