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When you come to  Northumberland National Park the experience is largely about landscape and tranquility and this means that facilities may be limited in the more remote areas. However, we have a great range of facilities that you may need to enjoy a day out on Hadrians’s Wall, Coquetdale or if you are heading out to the Cheviot Hills.

Maybe you want some local knowledge first hand? Our Visitor Centres and Information Points can help. Looking for somewhere to leave the car? We’ve got you covered.

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Getting more information about the National Park

Hadrian’s Wall Information Points

Greenhead Tea Rooms

Just off Hadrian’s Wall in Greenhead.  Open daily serving a range of delicious snacks and meals made on the premises. It’s great for walkers who want to visit 12th-century Thirlwall Castle nearby. You can also walk part of the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail, which passes close by and head up to Walltown or Gilsland. You can find more information on the Heart of Hadrian’s Wall website.

North Tyne and Redesdale Information Points

Camien Café

Rochester on A68. The last café in England opens Tuesday to Sunday. This small family-owned business offers home cooked food as well as hosting the local Post Office. There is a wide selection of tourist information including the Otterburn range firing times. Café open Tuesday to Sunday. Accommodation available.

Old School Tea Room

In Falstone. Housed in the former Victorian village school, the tea room and shop has everything under one roof. The kitchen used to stable the horses from pupils who rode in from outlying villages. Dog, boot and bike friendly. You can even buy locally sourced crafts. Free Wi-Fi available.

Simonburn Tea Room

In Simonburn, halfway between Hexham and Bellingham. Home to a tea room, gift shop and local shop with a wide range of local produce, a gift shop as well as a tea room.  Accommodation and free Wi-Fi available.

Coquetdale Information Points

Old School House Tea Room

In Elsdon. This tea room has become an essential pit stop since Marion and Allan Graham opened in 1978. There is lots of cycling memorabilia to take in while enjoying your refreshments. The legendary home made Gibbet Cake is a great energy boost for tackling the hilly roads out of Elsdon.

The Rose and Thistle

In Alwinton. This former coaching inn is a pub and B&B at the heart of the community run by Jane and Gareth Latchham. Nestled in the southeastern foothills of the Cheviots, it lies on a historic drove road linking England to Scotland. It’s a great place along many walking routes for a meal surrounded by stunning scenery. If you are lucky you may even be treated to an impromptu musical or poetry performance. Visit the Rose and Thistle website for more information.

The Star Inn

In Harbottle. This unique pub overlooks the ruins of the 12th-century castle and the magnificent Drake Stone. Phil and Karen Wilkinson took over The Star Inn in August 2019.

The Star Inn public house in Harbottle

The pub is dog-friendly and very well placed for relaxing or exploring the great outdoors. The pub has a small shop at the rear selling a wide range of essential items, newspapers, and magazines, and is also an official Information Point for the Northumberland National Park.

https://thestarinnharbottle.co.uk/

The Cheviots Information Points

The Border Hotel

In Kirk Yetholm. This secluded village is a centre for walkers, a mile into Scotland. It’s the start and end of the Pennine Way, the Scottish National Trail and St Cuthbert’s Way passes through too. The hotel is a great base from which to explore North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

Café Maelmin

Near Wooler in Milfield village. This vibrant café and restaurant serves everything from coffee and cakes to snacks and meals. Maelmin was the name of a royal township that existed near Milfield in Anglo-Saxon times. The same family has owned and run the café since 1991. Here you can find out more about the Maelmin Trail and other local attractions. Free Wi-Fi available. Find out more information on the Cafe Maelmin website.