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Best Places to Visit in Northumberland

Super Days Out from Wooler The Tankerville Arms Hotel, nestled in the charming town of Wooler, is centrally located making it an ideal starting point for exploring Northumberland’s quaint villages, historic castles, golden sand beaches and rolling hills. Our Days Out leaflet below shows some highlights, a printed version is freely available from the hotel….

Special Offer!

11th November 2022 News

If you fancy treating yourself to a lovely meal out this November, then why not come to the Tankerville Arms where we are offering you HALF PRICE house wine when you have a 2-course meal. Enjoy delicious food, comfortable surroundings and a roaring fire and cheer yourself up in this quiet month before the Christmas…

Why does Northumberland have so many castles?

18th October 2022 Things to do in Northumberland

The Tankerville Arms Hotel is in Wooler, Northumberland, up in the North of the county, close to the border with Scotland. Close to the action! There was a long period in the late Middle Ages when Northumberland was in a state of constant threat, mainly from the Border Reivers who regularly came South to kidnap,…

Introducing The Garden House

11th August 2022 News

The Garden House is close to our hearts. Nestling alongside the hotel, it was once a family home, and is now a lovely self-catering venue for a family getaway. It has 2 double bedrooms, and we can add an extra bed to the big double if you want to have a child in with you….

Humbleton: new self-catering cottage now open!

15th June 2022 News

We have finished our fourth self-catering property and it’s now available to book. Set over two floors, it’s light and airy, comfortable and dog friendly. It has 2 bedrooms, one double and one twin, a family bathroom, an open plan living and kitchen area, plus a lovely patio. What more can you need! Find out…

Walks near Wooler in Northumberland

Wooler is perfectly placed for walking in the Northumberland National Park which is right next door, but it’s also only 30 minutes away from the epic Northumberland coastline, so stay in Wooler and you get to see it all! Following are some suggestions to look into – the Tourist Office in Wooler will have maps,…

A Northumberland History Trail

History is a big word, and Northumberland is a big place, so this is a look at some of the history that you can ‘see’ when you’re staying at The Tankerville Arms. If you’re expecting castles, then check out our article on Northumberland’s Top Ten Castles; here we’ll show you some other amazing things to…

New self-catering properties in the grounds of the hotel

14th March 2022 News

After some delays, set-backs and a lot of work by all involved, we now have 3 properties on site that we’re letting out on a self-catering basis. For more details, prices and booking information, please click here Cheviot This contemporary cottage is all on the ground floor, with 2 bright and airy bedrooms, a comfortable…

The Best of Northumberland Wildlife

6th January 2022 Best of...Northumberland

Northumberland is a fabulous county, with amazing countryside, hills and beaches and plentiful wildlife to spot when you visit, including some endangered species that need our help.   Puffins The cheeky chappy of the bird world, the puffin is as cute as a pin. In the summer, thousands of puffins leave their winter feeding grounds…

Christmas at the Tanky

6th December 2021 News

After the joys of Storm Arwen, we’re back focusing on Christmas and wanted to share everything we have to offer with you. Christmas Parties We have excellent space for big parties or groups of friends who want to get together before heading off to meet families. We can cater the party for you, from full…