We have three rooms available for the upcoming weekend in Northumberland taking place between 17th and 20th September. For full event details please see - www.gccg.org.uk/events/northumberland-borders-tour/ Or contact the organiser, Mark Wells at yorkshire@gccg.org.uk    Northumberland is one of England’s most magnificent counties which an ancient heritage. This vast county is one of contrasts ranging from wild hills and fells to the amazing golden sandy beaches. Northumberland has more castles than any other county many dating from its time as the frontier between England and Scotland. Its history spans thousands of years from the earliest iron age settlements, the world heritage site of Hadrian’s wall, a vast range of castles and fortifications from the centuries of border wars with Scotland to political reformers and some of the greatest industrialists of the Victorian era. For those who have not visited Northumberland before, it is the most amazing and best kept secret in the UK! It is famous of its amazing coastline, castles, unspoilt stunning countryside, families, battles, Vera and so much more. In 2014, we visited Cragside (the first house to be lit by electricity) Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne (Holy Island). Also in that area is Alnwick Castle (as featured in Harry Potter and Downton), Howick, the home of Earl Grey, plus Berwick on Tweed, with its amazing bridges, barracks and coastline. As we are staying in one of the most northern parts of … [Read more...]