Birtley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Birtley Shields Bitley Shields Farm near Birtley.
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Birtley Gate on road to the north of Birtley.
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Footpath across Townhead Farm meadow A meadow left to grow naturally, without fertilisers or pesticides, and therefore full of wild flowers.
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Pittland Hills Pittland Hills Farm.
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Rubbingstob Hill Plantations on Rubbingstob Hill.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport

4 out of 5
Woolsington Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$137 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$137
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,034 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport
Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park by IHG

4 out of 5
Great North Rd Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$121 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$121
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Modern comfortable hotel woth great facilities and friendly, welcoming and helpful staff! What’s not to like?

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park by IHG
Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
The price is AU$229 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$229
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay the hotel and staff were great

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
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5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games

5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games

Stocksfield, Northumberland ENG
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Stocksfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Prudhoe Castle and Stocksfield Golf Club are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews)
Winnie Cottage is absolutely beautiful. Every aspect of the cottage is well thought out & the facilities are excellent. Especially the hot tub, It’s huge & the sauna aswell as all the other facilities provided means u don’t need to leave as there is something for everyone. The games room is a great ...

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games
Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Hexham Northumberland
Stay at this cottage in Hexham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Temple of Mithras and Brocolitia Roman Fort are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Lovely quite place to stay
This is a lovely quiet place to stay, away from any disturbances. The welcome homemade lemon drizzle cake was very welcome and a nice touch. Beautiful scenery during the day and very dark skies at night for stargazing

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Broken-sky Lodge

Broken-sky Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this golf holiday home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attraction Northumberland National Park is ...
Broken-sky Lodge
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Popular places to visit

Sunny autumn morning in a wonderful setting.

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kielder Water and Forest Park, a lovely green space in Falstone. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Kielder Water and Forest Park
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Vindolanda

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Vindolanda in Bardon Mill. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Vindolanda
There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad

Hexham Abbey

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Hexham with a stop at Hexham Abbey. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Hexham Abbey
All quiet along the northern frontier.

Housesteads Roman Fort

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bardon Mill with a trip to Housesteads Roman Fort. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Housesteads Roman Fort
Hadrian’s Wall. Pointing towards Crag Lough and Steel Rigg car park. Hadrian’s Wall runs over the left hand cliff and down to Sycamore Gap.

Crag Lough

Explore the great outdoors at Crag Lough, a lovely green space in Bardon Mill. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Crag Lough

Kielder Observatory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kielder Observatory during your travels in Kielder. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Kielder Observatory

Cities near Birtley

There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad

Hexham

Newcastle-upon-Tyne featuring a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

Newcastle-upon-Tyne