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…
In a world where we are focusing more and more on local rather than global, it feels good to support small producers. And where better to start than with our micro-brewers and distillers. Craft Beers First and Last Brewery in Elsdon curate a lovely box containing the best of the region, a great way 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…
Did you know that Wooler sits in the middle of a network of 13 golf courses in North Northumberland? We have great relationships with them all and can offer discounts on some round fees too. Let us know if you will be golfing when you book your room – we can book tee-times for you…
British Food Fortnight, now in its 18th year and organised by Love British Food, is the national food promotion which every Autumn invites communities and organisations across the country to celebrate the diverse and delicious, high quality food produced in this country! We’re delighted to support this British Food Fortnight! At the Tankerville, we use fresh…
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