links of interest
Accommodation
First of all, there's Haydon Bridge. I like Haydon Bridge very much – I think it's underrated by TICs and the like, but to me it's a really friendly community, a good place to stay, and full of interest as well as close to lots of nearby attractions, including Hadrian's Wall, Haltwhistle Cycle Hub, Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, and of course The Garden Station!
Haydon Bridge's accommodation page is http://www.haydon-bridge.co.uk/visitors-accommodation.php
Secondly, you can find a lot of very useful stuff on the Allen Valleys and Hadrian's Wall Northumberland websites. Their accommodation pages are http://www.allenvalleys.com/allenvalleywheretostay.htm and http://www.hadrianswallnorthumberland.co.uk/accomodation.htm .
Finally, there are several places I know of personally, many of which have been strongly recommended by visitors to The Garden Station, and many of which share the environmental and other ethical values of The Garden Station. They include Carraw B&B , High Keenley Fell Farm B&B , The Old Repeater Station , Grindon Cartshed , The Hytte , Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant , Old Church Cottages and of course the next two stations down the line: The Waiting Room and Station House Flat and Allendale Caravan Park .
Gardens in Northumberland
- Whalton Manor Gardens. Three acres of beautiful walled garden, containing a number of Lutyen's architectural gems, including a vast stone paved courtyard, summer houses and pergolas.
- Mindrum Garden is located on the northern edge of the Cheviot hills. A magical combination of rose gardens, lawns, woods and water.
- The Physic Garden near Corbridge is a kind of wonderful outdoor medicine chest, full of healing herbs all signposted as to what aspects of health they promote and how.
- The Garden Cottage at Bolam is almost two acres set within a beautiful rural part of Northumberland. The style is modern, artistic and full of unusual plants.
Regional Interest
- Haydon Bridge - Information for Haydon Bridge, just down the road
- Visiting Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland? - Accommodation and Attractions
- Welcome to Allen Valleys - Accommodation and Attractions
- 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.
Art
- Paddy Killer - Textile artist
- Sylvan Skills - Ruth Thompson, willow furniture, courses & workshops.
- Red Dust Ceramics - Classical & modern sculpture by Dennis Kilgallon.
- fi fie fo fum - contemporary arts and events venue near Corbridge
- Lapwing Crafts - Arts and craft workshops throughout Northumberland.
- The Aurora Project - Artists and craftspeople in Northumberland.
- Network Artists - Artists living and working in and around Tynedale.
Horticultural
- Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain.
- Garden Organic - the national charity for organic growing
- Growability - Organic vegetables and plants and training for adults with learning disabilities in Northumberland.