Things to do in Oakwood, Northumberland
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Oakwood, Northumberland.
The Arts in Oakwood
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Oakwood.
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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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History and Heritage in Oakwood
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Oakwood.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sewingshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.
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.
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.
Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Hadrian's Wall is an epic World Heritage Site, marching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England.
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Oakwood
The Riding
Acomb
Anick
Hexham
Bridge End
Warden
Sandhoe
High Warden
Nether Warden
Tyne
Wall
Dilston
Low Gate
Devil's Water
Fourstones
Halton
Corbridge
Chollerford
Cooklaw
Aydon
Walwick
Diptonmill
Humshaugh
Wharmley
Ordley
Lee
Chollerton
Newbrough
Great Whittington
Beauclerc
Halton Shields
Whitley Chapel
Bingfield
Dye House
Steel
Riding Mill
Broomhaugh
Barrasford
Dalton
Elrington
Dukesfield
Newton Hall
Great Swinburne
Colwell
Newton
Strothers Dale
Slaley
Gunnerton
Hallington
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