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You may find this relevant information helpful when researching the area prior to your visit. This a county with a wealth of history

Remnants of the counties past

Brinkburn Priory

Weldon Bridge, Off the B6344, between Morpeth and Rothbury. A deserted Augustinian Priory founded in 1135 and restored in the 19th Century in a lovely setting beside the River Coquet. Today it is one of the finest Gothic priory buildings in England. It is becoming an increasingly popular location for choral and organ recitals because of its superb acoustics, including an annual classical music festival, Brinkburn Summer Music. Visitors are also thrilled by a number of major pieces of stunning contemporary sculpture. In 1998 the Monk's House at Brinkburn was reopened for visitors. Open (2003): Daily, April - Sept, 10:00am - 6:00pm, October 10:00 - 5:00pm. Adults: £2.00 (2003). Tel: +44 (0)1665 - 570628. For more details about the Priory, please see English Heritage.

Warkworth Hermitage

A small cave cut from the rocky side of the River Coquet at Warkworth, close to Warkworth Castle. Reached only by being rowed across the river on a small rowing boat. Open from April - September (2003), 11:00am - 5:00pm, Wed, Sun and Bank Holidays - tickets from the Castle. Adults: £2.00 (2003) - castle extra. For more details, please see English Heritage.

Durham Cathedral

In Durham City, in the neighbouring County of Durham. When the Vikings attacked Holy Island, St Cuthbert's remains were removed by the monks and after much traveling were laid to rest in a loop of the River Wear - the present site of Durham Cathedral. St Cuthbert's coffin may still be viewed at the Cathedral which has been voted the most beautiful building in the world by an "Illustrated London News" survey of architects. Also at Durham Cathedral is St Cuthbert's Cross (pictured), a representation of which is used for the symbol of the St Cuthbert's Way long distance footpath between Melrose and Holy Island. The Cathedral is open daily, all year. Tel: +44 (0)191 - 386 - 4266.

Bede's World

In Jarrow, in neighbouring South Tyneside, 5 miles south east of Newcastle. Our present knowledge of the kingdom of Northumbria owes much to the 8th century writings of the Venerable Bede, England's first historian. At Bede's world are the remains of his monastery, St Paul's, a museum and dramatic reconstructions. Open: Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:30pm (April-Oct). Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 4:30pm (Nov-March). Closed Good Friday, Christmas times may vary, please contact the museum for details. Adults: £4.50 (These prices may have changed). Tel: +44 (0)191 489 - 2106.