THERE can’t be many pubs that boast their own planetarium, but that is exactly what I found when I went to Northumberland in search of the Northern Lights. The hamlet of Twice Brewed is twice blessed, home to a state-of-the-art youth hostel and visitor centre with views of Hadrian’s Wall, while the inn next-door offers … Read more
Archaeologists in the UK are claiming that the Romans may have brought bedbugs to the country. The claims have been made by the archaeologists working at Vindolanda, a Roman garrison site located south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Vindolanda is one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in Europe, with live excavations taking place … Read more
AFFORDABLE fun can be found in every picturesque corner of the North East with a windswept coastline that is perfect for scenic walks and bargain grub from markets. If you want to be close to those coastal walking paths and sandy shores, Parkdean Resorts’ Creswell Towers in Northumberland is close to a sandy shore. 2 … Read more
