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Open Every Day

10am - 4pm

Closed Christmas Day

Our shop and café are both open, the ‘Future Landscapes’ temporary exhibition, and our permanent exhibition, are also open and you can enjoy the spectacular views from our rooftop walk. The Sill features public toilets including a fully accessible Changing Places toilet designed with generous space and equipment. 

Visit The Sill website to find out more information and plan your visit.

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
Once Brewed
Bardon Mill
Hexham
NE47 7AN

From week commencing 1st November 2021, our Visitor Centre at Walltown Country Park will be closed for winter, re-opening in February 2022. 

About the visitor centre

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre is your gateway to Northumberland National Park, inspiring people of all ages to explore the landscape, history, culture and heritage of Northumberland.

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre building
The Permanent Exhibition at The Sill
The green roof of The Sill
reception at The Sill Visitor Centre
The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre building
Outside of The Sill
Shop at The Sill Visitors Centre
The Sill: Landscape Discovery Centre roof
Jean Davidson

Jean Davidson

Chairman, NNPA

The Sill gives Northumberland and the rest of the UK a world-class facility and visitor experience in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the perfect gateway for people of all ages to explore and enjoy the landscapes, history and rich culture of Northumberland and the wider region.