Accommodation Around Kirkharle Courtyard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Ready for an education in local botany? Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from central Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Bolam Lake Country Park, located nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Aydon Castle – just one of the monuments located 15.6 mi (25 km) from the centre of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

You might want to get your camera out and head to Wallington Hall – just one of the landmarks located 10.6 mi (17 km) from central Morpeth.

You might want to get your camera out and head to Stanton Hall – just one of the landmarks located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from central Morpeth.

Chipchase Castle is just one of the landmarks located 8 mi (12.9 km) from central Hexham, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a visit to Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, located 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from central Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, you'll love Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and Whitehouse Farm Centre, both located nearby.

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Chesters Roman Fort – just one of the landmarks located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from central Hexham.