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….
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,…
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,…
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…
If you’re planning an autumn or winter break in Northumberland then there are lots of things to do if the weather is, ahem, seasonal! Here we’re concentrating on activities you can enjoy if you’re staying in Wooler and don’t want to drive too far. Sport You can drive (or we can arrange a taxi to…
The Tankerville Arms Hotel is in Wooler, a pretty town that sits right beside the Northumberland National Park. It’s the perfect location from which to explore Northumberland and the Borders. A stroll around the town Firstly you should admire the hotel itself. It was built in the 17th Century by the Earl of Tankerville to…
Harry Potter? Indiana Jones? Art? History? Beaches? Wildlife? Adventure? Yes, we’ve got it all! Castles They’re old, they’re dramatic and they make a brilliant day out for all the family. If you have any wizard fans in the family then you should know that Alnwick Castle featured in some of the Harry Potter movies! Bamburgh…
Northumberland has a fantastic network of artists, from painters and sculptors, to crafters and ironworkers, many of whom display their work either on art trails or in local galleries. We’ve listed a selection below, grouped by area to help you plan an art inspired day out! Art Trails Take a walk and enjoy some art en route! Kielder…
Whether you are after hills to climb, coast paths to tramp, historic trails to follow or wild open spaces, Northumberland has it all. And here at the Tanky, we will look after you after a long day out, with places to dry your clothes and boots, a garden to enjoy a well earned post-walk drink,…
Did you know that Northumberland boasts 80 castles?! We are in the Borderlands, lands historically riven by attacks from the North giving rise to a lot of fortifications from castles to bastles. Here we look at the 10 castles closest to Wooler. April 2021: Please check for Covid related opening times and guidelines before visiting. We give links…
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