Things to do in Aydon, Northumberland
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Aydon, Northumberland.
History and Heritage in Aydon
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Aydon.
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Aydon Castle | English Heritage
One of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting.
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A 15-metre (49 feet) length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the Wall.
Prudhoe Castle | English Heritage
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
Black Carts Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret.
Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.
Heddon-on-the-Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (61⁄2 feet)
thick in places.
Carrawburgh Roman Fort and Temple of Mithras - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.
Derwentcote Steel Furnace | English Heritage
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
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The Arts in Aydon
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Aydon.
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The Wynd Gallery
Peter Wilkinson is a Northumberland based photographer specialising in landscape, commercial and documentary photography working across the UK and abroad
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Visit George Stephenson’s Birthplace in Northumberland, a 19th century cottage where the world-famous railway engineer was born and raised.
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Sport in Aydon
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Aydon.
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Garesfield Golf Course
Ryton Golf Club
18 hole golf course located in the picturesque and historic heart of the Tyne Valley. A superb course bordered by the River Tyne near Newcastle, in the Northeast of England.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Aydon
Halton
Corbridge
Sandhoe
Halton Shields
Tyne
Newton Hall
Newton
Dilston
Great Whittington
Beauclerc
Anick
Riding Mill
Broomhaugh
Oakwood
Bywell
Matfen
Broomley
Ovington
Stocksfield
Devil's Water
Acomb
The Riding
Bingfield
Harlow Hill
Hexham
Mickley Square
Branch End
Healey
Hindley
High Mickley
New Ridley
Painshawfield
Ovingham
Ordley
Lee
Healey Hall
Warden
Horsley
Bridge End
Eltringham
Cooklaw
Stamfordham
Ryal
Nether Warden
High Warden
Erring Burn
Hallington
Wall
Strothers Dale
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