Must-see attractions within 1 hour of Slaley Hall, Northumberland 

There’s so much to see and do when you stay at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort. Here are some of our favourite attractions within one hour’s drive.  

Beamish   
40 minute drive 

Go back in time at Beamish, a living, working museum where actors, workers, and conservationists will take you through a living piece of history. Explore an authentic town, pit village, farm and schoolroom and see what life was really like back in the past.    

Perfect for: a fun, educational day out   

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Alnwick Gardens   
60 minute drive 

Wander through beautiful walking trails, making your way through a field of cherry blossom trees or walk beneath giant oak trees while the little ones play with the interactive water features in this extraordinary garden.   

Perfect for: a summers day    

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Tynemouth Aquarium   
50 minute drive 

Spot the Blacktip Reef Shark, the fascinating Flashlight Fish and the Red Bellied Piranhas during a family day out at Tynemouth Aquarium.   

Perfect for: a family day    

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AllOut Adventures   
Walking distance 

Want to get your adrenaline pumping? Head to AllOut Adventures and try quad biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing, off-road driving and much more.   

Perfect for: the adventurous types   

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Northumberland College Zoo  
40 minute drive 

Stroll around the beautiful Kirkley Hall Gardens before heading to the zoo area where you’ll find over 150 species of animals including lemurs and alpacas, armadillos and monkeys.  

Perfect for: a family day out   

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Hexham Abbey   
20 minute drive 

Take a moment to reflect at Hexham Abbey, one of the earliest seats of Christianity in England. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey is a prominent tourist attraction.    

Perfect for: a moment of peace  

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Hadrian’s Wall   
53 minute drive 

Discover the remains of the forts, towers, turrets and towns that once kept watch over the Wall and take in spectacular views of the rugged landscape to find out what life was like for the men, women and children on the edge of Roman Britain.   

Perfect for: history lovers   

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Vindolanda   
38 minute drive 

During your visit to Hadrian’s Wall, stop by Vindolanda, a modern world class museum that shares old, interesting Roman stories.    

Perfect for: history fans   

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Druridge Bay   
59 minute drive

Let your feet touch the pristine sand, explore several nature reserves, do a spot of birdwatching and enjoy horse riding or watersports at Druridge Bay, a seven mile stretch of beach.    

Perfect for: the entire family   

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Life Science Centre
39 minute drive

Enjoy a fun-filled day out at Life Science Centre in Newcastle, an award-winning visitor attraction packed with interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments and engaging activities for all ages. From discovering space in the planetarium to live science demonstrations and fascinating exhibitions, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained while learning along the way.

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