Things to do in Halton Shields, Northumberland
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Halton Shields, Northumberland.
History and Heritage in Halton Shields
History and heritage within 10 miles of Halton Shields.
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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.

Heddon-on-the-Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (61⁄2 feet)
thick in places.

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.

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens | English Heritage
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.

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.

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.
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The Arts in Halton Shields
The arts within 10 miles of Halton Shields.
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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 Halton Shields
Sport within 10 miles of Halton Shields.
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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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