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Heatherslaw Light Railway
Heatherslaw Light Railway

Heatherslaw Light Railway is a very popular visitor attraction in northern Northumberland. Heatherslaw is a 15-inch gauge steam railway running two miles from Heatherslaw village to Etal, a journey of about 50 minutes duration, round-trip.
Ford Forge, Cornhill-on-Tweed Hatherslaw, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ

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British History Quiz

This Archbishop of Canterbury authored two Books of Common Prayer and helped Henry VIII divorce Catherine of Argagon



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This Day in British History

27 May, 1199

John I crowned at Westminster Abbey

John had already been anointed Duke of Normandy after the death of his brother, Richard I

Monarch Mayhem

This king established the Order of the Garter



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Heddon-on-the-Wall (Self catering)
Horsley Banks Farm Cottage, Heddon-on-the-Wall

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage

This detached cottage in Horsley near Heddon-on-the-Wall sleeps five people in three bedrooms.
Sleeps 5

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Chillingham (Self catering)
Gamekeepers Cottage, Chillingham

Gamekeepers Cottage

This stone-built cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, and is close to the castle in Chillingham near Chatton.
Sleeps 4

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Haydon Bridge (Hotel)
Langley Castle Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel

Genuine 14th castle set in a 12-acre woodland estate with brush-mown lawns restored to a magnificent and comfortable hotel. Langley is perfect for discovering the delights of Hadrians Wall and other local attractions. The exclusive nature of the castle makes Langley the perfect destination to be pampered in unique surroundings. … more >>

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Heddon-on-the-Wall (Hotel)
Close House Hotel

Close House Hotel

Close House Hotel offers everything that you would expect from a venue, 19 luxurious appointed bedrooms with ultra modern bathrooms, our award winning Bewickes Restaurant offering lunch and dinner, excellent meeting and private dining rooms for up to 100 guests and an challenging 18 hole golf course with Clubhouse. Why … more >>

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