Local Attractions
Springhouse Country Park is excellently situated to utilise as a base for exploring the local area and discovering the incredible array of interesting and beautiful places to visit. We are only three miles away from Slaley Hall which provides one of the most scenic and challenging golf venues in the country. There are two championship courses on offer which have hosted an annual event on the european tour for several years.
Local Attractions Include
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Wind Surfing
- And More
We are also conveniently placed for the world famous Hadrian's Wall a landmark that attracts a large number of our visitors here at Springhouse Country Park. There are over 40 walks exploring the countryside and towns of Hadrian's Wall. For more details about the Hadrian's Wall National Trail, why not contact: National Trail Development Officer on Tel: 0191 269 1600 or visit:- Hadrian's Wall.
If you've a yen for city life, there's beautiful Durham with it cathedral, and Newcastle with its reputation as one of the north's friendliest places – the city is just and half hour's drive away. Enjoy top restaurants, convivial pubs, and high class entertainment. Art galleries, theatre and cinemas are plentiful.
You couldn't wish for a better place to unwind. Springhouse Country Park nestles amid acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of the North Pennines and within five miles of the Northumberland Park. There are no bars, no clubs, no hassle – just beautiful scenery, a natural setting and peaceful surroundings.
You could spend every visit simply relaxing on the Park. But there's so much to see and do on your doorstep too! Picturesque Hexham is your nearest town, (approximately 5 miles), recently voted Britain's favourite market town by Country Life magazine, and winner of two categories in the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom competition. Its magnificent abbey was founded in 674AD and it is an interesting mix of historic buildings, enticing streets, lively independent shops and High Street retailers.