Milfield Travel Guide

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Remains of runways of RAF Milfield. A WWII RAF Fighter Command facility, opened in August 1942, used as one of a series of north Northumberland training bases. 59 Operational Training Unit trained some 1500 pilots in 34 months. The airfield was designed as a Class A expansion field, with runways in a triangular arrangement, and buildings dispersed around the perimeter to minimise disruption from enemy attack. The Miles Master Advanced Trainer aircraft was in common use for training but Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons were all flown here as were Canadian Air Force Thunderbirds, Mustangs and Lightnings. The site was one of only two used in 1944 to develop tactics for the use of air-to-ground rockets fired from Typhoon aircraft. A memorial to the men who served here is erected in the nearby Maelmin Heritage Centre car park 301587 The photo shows the remaining northerly apex of the triangular runway pattern. Much of the land to the south-east was removed for sand and gravel extraction by Tarmac, starting around 1960. Much of this land is now grassed over and used by the Borders (or Milfield) Gliding Club 1249908
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Remains of runways of RAF Milfield. A WWII RAF Fighter Command facility, opened in August 1942, used as one of a series of north Northumberland training bases. 59 Operational Training Unit trained some 1500 pilots in 34 months. The airfield was designed as a Class A expansion field, with runways in a triangular arrangement, and buildings dispersed around the perimeter to minimise disruption from enemy attack. The Miles Master Advanced Trainer aircraft was in common use for training but Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons were all flown here as were Canadian Air Force Thunderbirds, Mustangs and Lightnings. The site was one of only two used in 1944 to develop tactics for the use of air-to-ground rockets fired from Typhoon aircraft. A memorial to the men who served here is erected in the nearby Maelmin Heritage Centre car park 301587 The photo shows the remaining northerly apex of the triangular runway pattern. Much of the land to the south-east was removed for sand and gravel extraction by Tarmac, starting around 1960. Much of this land is now grassed over and used by the Borders (or Milfield) Gliding Club 1249908
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Houses on the outskirts of Milfield. Houses just off the A697 on the southern edge of Milfield, viewed from the carpark for RAF Milfield and the Maelmin Heritage Trail 1249023.
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Maelmin - reconstruction of 'dark age' hall Maelmin is a heritage site that tells the story of ancient Northumberland. The site was opened in 2000. There are three full-size archaeological reconstructions. This is a reconstruction of a dark age ‘hall’ based on the excavations held at Cheviot Quarry in 2005. http://www.maelmin.org.uk/index.html
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SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is AU$520 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$520
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
The staff were fantastic

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Purdy Lodge

Purdy Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Adderstone Services Belford England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Belford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
Rooms were very clean, food was good and there was no noticeable noise from the A1. Room had a countryside view which was nice to wake up to. Location was spot on for the main attractions of the Northumberland coast. Being picky, the shower pressure was low but that's the only room for ...

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Ednam House Hotel

Ednam House Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge St Kelso Scotland
The price is AU$107 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$107
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
The hotel has old fashioned charm Its not dirty but is shabby ! Staff very good and food not bad either

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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The Garden Rooms

The Garden Rooms

4 out of 5
Newton Hall Estate, Newton by the Sea Alnwick England
Stay at this business-friendly cabin in Alnwick. Enjoy free parking, bike hire on-site and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
Staff lovely and could not be more helpful. Rooms and grounds are superb and well maintained. Will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Paxton House and Chain Bridge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Amazing location in the border areas of Scotland, lovely home, fully equipped with everything you would ever need, and more. Extremely roomy, good wifi, a welcome cake and Shortbread, the grounds are really nice, even has a table and chairs to sit under the trees in, only 10 minutes drive from Berwick, ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate
6 Bedrooms | Northumberland Coast | Recently Refurbished

6 Bedrooms | Northumberland Coast | Recently Refurbished

Berwick upon Tweed ENG
Stay at this holiday home in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Holy Island Sands and Goswick Sands are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Great place. Plenty space for everyone. Really clean and comfortable. Would go back for sure.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

6 Bedrooms | Northumberland Coast | Recently Refurbished
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