Things to Do in Northumberland

Northumberland offers much more than its Roman heritage, with charming market towns rich in history, cobbled streets, independent shops, cozy cafes and the medieval Abbey in Hexham creates a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. Just a 5-minute drive from the Steel Hut, nature lovers can explore the scenic Haltwhistle Burn, with its prehistoric rock faces, waterfalls and the surrounding hills offering breathtaking views. For those with a passion for fine dining, Northumberland boats 3 Michelin-starred restaurants in the region serving exceptional local cuisine. Whether you’re drawn to the area’s fascinating history, the beauty of its natural landscapes or the culinary delights on offer, our huts surrounding area offers something for every traveller to enjoy and explore on their getaway.

 Nearby Towns

Hexham is the biggest nearby town, with its picturesque parks, stunning architecture such as the Abbey, and England’s first purpose built prison, Hexham Old Gaol which can be traced back to the 1300’s. It also features supermarkets, outdoor shops, a swimming pool and a plethora of bars, cafes and restaurants. Corbridge is a little smaller and a little further Eastwards, but is equally pretty and has a number of artisan shops, bakeries, cafes and pubs. Haltwhistle is the nearest town and has cafes, (we love the Yellow Bird cafe) supermarkets Sainsburys and Coop, pubs, and a lido open April to Sept.

Fine Dining Michelin star

We are blessed with 3 nearby Michelin starred restaurants all within driving distance, such as Hjem (Geordie for home) in nearby Wall, which offers Scandinavian precision with its open kitchen and ambitious tasting and wine pairing menu, Pine, a converted cow barn in East Wallhouses offering ingredients foraged from the Northumbrian countryside or grown in their own gardens and Farlam Hall’s Cedar Tree restaurant offering dining with ceiling height windows overlooking Farlam Hall’s opulent gardens and ornamental lake.

Excellent Pub Food

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest is an old rectory that first became a pub in the mid 1800s. They offer a game based menu with all produce coming from within a 50 mile radius, there’s a tasting menu, a superbly executed Sunday roast and an excellent range of local beers and gins. The Red Lion in nearby Fourstones offers a high quality locally sourced seasonal menu, all freshly made with excellent veggie choices. The Milecastle 5 mins drive down the road with outside seating offering spectacular views during summer months and a cosy traditional interior for the winter. Small and family run, the food is consistently high quality and has good ales and 0%s.

Pubs and Breweries

Our nearest pub is the Twice Brewed Inn just 2 mins walk away. As well as producing their own award winning ales and lagers, they also offer stargazing nights with large telescopes, astrophotography classes with local expert Will Cheung as well as Sunday roasts, traditional pub grub and excellent pizzas. The Duke of Cumberland is a great stop off after a  walk through Gelt Woods, expect friendly staff, hearty homemade pies and traditional pub fare. The Wallace Arms is a traditional pub with limited opening hours a welcoming fire and you can walk here from Lambley Viaduct.