links of interest

artists - crafts people

• Paddy Killer - Textile artist
• William Pym - Sculptor
• Sylvan Skills - Ruth Thompson, willow furniture, courses & workshops.
• Red Dust Ceramics - Classical & modern sculpture by Dennis Kilgallon.
• Jane Lovett - Cookery courses, demonstrations and recipes.

artist groups

• Lapwing Crafts - Arts and craft workshops throughout Northumberland.
• The Aurora Project - Artists and craftspeople in Northumberland.
• Network Artists - Professional artists living and working in and around Tynedale.
• Made In Northumberland - Northumberland crafts people & their products.

attractions/businesses - north east england

• Dilston Physic Garden - A garden attraction at Dilston, nr. Corbridge
• Chipchase Castle Nursery - Specialists in hardy perennial plants, nr. Wark.
• Barter Books - One of the largest secondhand bookshops in Britain, in Alnwick.

recommended accommodation

• Langley Castle - High quality hotel accommodation near The Garden Station.
• Montcoffer - Bed & breakfast in Bardon Mill village.
• Dene House - B&B in the countryside south of Hexham.
• Grindon Cartshed Bed and Breakfast Hadrian's Wall, Haydon Bridge
• Wydon Farm - Farm B&B near Haltwhistle.
• The Reading Room - B&B in Haydon Bridge.
• Southlands Farm Cottages - Holiday cottages near Hexham, Northumberland.
• Breamish Valley Cottages - Holiday cottages at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland.
• Northumberland Holidays - For self-catering accommodation in Northumberland.
• The Waiting Room - Self-catering near Langley & Hexham - email: info@debhumble.co.uk

regional interest

• Hadrian's Wall Country - What to see & do along the famous Roman wall.
• HexhamNet - A visitor guide to historic Hexham.
• Tynedale - Local & visitor information to Tynedale.
• Hexham Courant - Local & visitor information for Hexham.
• The Northumbrian - Many interesting articles for 'The Northumbrian' magazine.
• Allen Valleys - Community website for the Allendale region.
• Tourism North East - North East England Tourist Board.
• NELife - Local, business & visitor information for North East England.
• CultureNorthEast - Cultural and creative interests in the region.
• The Northern Pennines - Visitor information.

horticultural - national

• Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain.
• Growability - Organic vegetables and plants and training for adults with learning disabilities in Northumberland.

charities we support 

• Phelophepa Health Train - We have a special interest in this wonderful train in South Africa and raised some money for them last year.
• Canon Collins Trust - Education & opportunities for Southern Africa.
• REEP - The Religious Education and Environment Programme.