Ashort break in Northumberland seemed an excellent way to make good use of a week’s holiday in mid-summer. We chose one site in the south of the county and another further north, so we could visit parts of this beautiful region that we had not previously seen.
Our first stop was Well House, a Caravan and Motorhome Club CL at Colwell, near Hexham. Although this site is tucked away, it makes a great base for exploring the area, and provides amazing views over the countryside. Late afternoons were spent watching the swifts swooping and flying over the fields in front of us.
We drove to Hexham on the Saturday morning. This fine old market town dates all the way back to Anglo-Saxon times and is rich in history.
First, though, the practicalities of parking. Fortunately, we found a space in the Wentworth Car Park, with no height restrictions and spaces large enough for motorhomes.
Historic Hexham
We began by venturing up Hallstile Bank, a steep but mercifully short walk leading directly into the Market Place. There was a busy Farmers’ Market here and local producers were
