Heritage Trail

Once wild and dangerous, Northumberland, hosts over fifty of the country’s finest castles, amongst them Bamburgh, Alnwick (location of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts) , and Lindisfarne on Holy Island , birthplace of Christianity in England. (Holy Island is accessed by Cause way, be sure to check tide times to avoid disappointment)

To the South, only half an hour’s journey away is the Historic yet vibrant City of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The once walled city Newcastle was of significant strategic military importance to the Romans and William the Conquer.
There are so many attraction in the centre of Newcastle it’s impossible to list them all. Shops, restaurants, night life, theatre’s, art galleries, castle, roman heritage. The famous Newcastle Bridge and the New Millennium Bridge, if you’re lucky you might even see it blink!.

Heading north lies the Scottish Border town of Berwick and of course Edinburgh famous for it’s Castle and culture which is easily accessible for a day trip, by train or by car.

There's so much to explore, on foot, cycle, by car or train
So if your ideal holiday is exploring, walking, cycling, visiting gardens. castles, enjoying city culture including a myriad of restaurants shops and bars.
Or strolling along miles of some of the best beaches in the world.
Tahfay House is the ideal place from which to do just that.

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Crossing the River Tyne, is the city of Gateshead, home of the Metro Centre, Europe’s Largest.
shopping mall. (Over 360 shops & free parking)

An hour’s drive further south lies the spectacular cathedral city of Durham.