Northumbrian Arts and Crafts

For something that little bit different, why not visit one of the region's talented crafts people and see them at work? Or you might like to purchase something from one of the art and craft shops, a gift for someone special or a souvenir of your visit.

ALNWICK, Northumberland

Shire Pottery

Millers Yard, Prudhoe Street, Alnwick. NE66 1UW
New gallery and studio workshops, showcasing the work of master potter Ivar Mackay and other regional artists, featuring porcelain, terracotta pottery, art and furniture.
Tel: (01665) 602 277

ALSTON, Cumbria

Pennine Pottery

Clargill Head House, Alston. CA9 NG
2.5 miles North East of Alston on the A686. Working pottery, gift shop, including local crafts, pottery sales area, light meals and snacks, home cooking and famous bread baked daily. Open Feb-Mar, Sat. Sun; Apri-Jan daily except Mon (open Bank Hol Mon).
Tel: (01434) 382 157

Gossipgate Gallery

The Butts, Alston, Cumbria. CA9 3JU
Art and craft from the northern region with programme of exhibitions from Easter-Christmas. Also, local food books of local interest. Northumbrian music CDs and cassettes, wholefoods and artists materials. Coffee shop and tea garden.
Tel: (01434) 381 806

BARDON MILL, Northumberland

Errington Reay and Co

Tyneside Pottery Works, Bardon Mill, Hexham. NE47 7HU
Large salt-glazed pots for garden and kitchen. Visitors can see kiln and stock area and can purchase factory second from retail area.
Tel: (01434) 344 245

CHATHILL, Northumberland

Doxford Country Store

Doxford Farm, Chathill. NE67 5DY
A unique collection of shops in a rural setting including a gift shop with a huge range of crafts from all over the world. Coffee shop, art gallery and clothes shop specialising in Danish country clothing and cashmere knitwear. Enjoy a stroll round our wooded and lakeside walks and sample our well-known carrot cake on your return.
Tel: (01665) 579 477

DURHAM CITY, County Durham

Bear Bottoms

87b Elvet Bridge, Durham. DH1 3AG
Teddy bear business in the heart of historic Durham. Retail shop and an exhibition of bears from around the world and different themed exhibitions will be run monthly. Workshops for designing and making bears.

Bears + Crafts

95 High Street, Carrville, Durham. DH1 1BG
Workshop and retail craft business operated by Kate Atkinson who designs and makes bears. Other high quality crafts made in the local area, bear-making supplies, kits and patterns. Bear making classes are also held at various times throughout the year.
Tel 0191 383 9615

MORPETH, Northumberland

Northumbria Craft Centre

The Chantry, Bridge Street, Morpeth. NE61 1PD
Over 60 Northumbrian craft workers, selected for the quality of their products, display their wares for sale. Open all year Mon-Sat 1000-1700; 23 July-3 Sep, Sun 1300-1700; Easter (21024 Apr) 1300-1700. Closed 25,26 Dec.
Tel: 01670 511 217

OTTERBURN, Northumberland

The Border Reiver

Otterburn. NE19 1NP
Award-winning Village Shop. Open Mon-Sat 0730-1930. Sun 0800-1730. Coffee House open Mon-Sun Summer 0730-1730 Winter 0730-1630. Gift gallery and Visitor Information Centre. Packed lunches to order.
Tel/Fax 01830 520 782

STANHOPE, Co. Durham

Durham Dales Centre

Castle Gardens, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland. DL13 2FJ
Craft workshops, Tourist Information Centre and tea room. Dales garden.
Nov-Mar, Mon-Fri 1000-1600, Sat, Sun 1100-1600, end Mar end Oct daily 1000-1700. Closed 24-28 Dec, 31 Dec-1 Jan.
Tel: 01388 527 650

SUNNISIDE, WHICKHAM, Tyne and Wear

The Sidegate Gallery

Gateshead Road, Sunniside, Whickham, Tyne and Wear. NE16 5LG
The Gallery hosts an unusual collection of crafts, pine furniture, lamps, gifts, cards and original artwork by local artists. A full framing service is available and bargain frames are always to be found. Exhibitions and workshops held throughout the year.
Tel: 0191 488 3253 Fax: 0191 4883 253

Northumbrian Delicacies
'Singing' Hinnies', Craster Kippers, Berwick Cockles, Cotherstone Cheese, Lindisfarne Mead, Durham Mustard - these are just some of the delightful surprises Northumbria has to offer. Here are just some of Northumbria's tasty delicacies:

BERWICK UPON TWEED, Northumberland

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed. TD15 2XT
Showroom detailing the whole of beekeeping practice, history and biology, wasps and bumble bees. Observation hives. A display of honey, cosmetics, candles and furniture polish.
Open 1 Apr-31 Oct, Mon-Sat, 1030-1700, Sun, 1400-1700; 1 Nov-31 Mar, Mon-Fri, 0900-1700.
Tel: (01289) 386 362

HAWES, North Yorkshire

Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre

Gayle Lane, Hawes, North Yorkshire. DL8 3RN
Viewing gallery, see real Wensleydale cheese being made by hand. Interpretation area, including rolling video, display and photographic boards. Museum, shop and cafe.
Open all year, Mon-Sat, 0930-1700, Sun, 0930-1630. Closed 25 Dec.
Tel: (01969) 667 664

HOLY ISLAND, Northumberland

Lindisfarne Limited

St. Aidan's Winery, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed. TD15 2RX
Lindisfarne Mead, fudge, preserves, speciality food and drink, beer and cheese. Visitors are welcome to visit the winery showroom where adults can sample Lindisfarne Mead. Open all year 8 Jan - 31 Mar, Mon-Fri (according to tide times); 1 Apr-1 Oct daily (according to tide times), please telephone for details of winter opening times.
Tel: 01289 389 230

RIPON, North Yorkshire

Black Sheep Brewery plc

Wellgarth, Ripon, North Yorkshire. HG4 4EN
Traditional working brewery, visitor centre, retail area selling local books, bistro, beer garden, children's corner and much more.
Open 1 Jan-28 Feb, Tue-Sat, 1000-2300, Sun, 1000-1730; 1 Mar-31 Dec, Mon, 1000-1730, Tue-Sat, 1000-2300, Sun, 1000-1800. Closed 10-25 Jan, 25, 26 Dec.
Tel: (01765) 689 227

SEAHOUSES, Northumberland

Fisherman's Kitchen

2 South Street, Seahouses. NE68 7RP
Fish curers and retail. Last original smokehouse in Seahouses. Postal service available. Open Mon-Fri 0900-1700 Sat 0900-1600 From Oct Mon, Tue 0900-1630, Wed 0900-1300 Thurs, Fri 0900-1630 Sat 0900-1300.
Tel: 01665 721 052 / 721 177

SEATON BURN, Tyne and Wear

Northumberland Cheese Farm

The Dairy, Make Me Rich Farm, Blagdon, Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE13 6BZ
The dairy is in completely refurbished old farm buildings and from the cheese and coffee shop above, visitors can look down into the areas where the cheese is made.
Open all year, daily, 1000-1700. Closed 25,26 Dec, 1-3 Jan.
Tel: (01670) 789 798

Northumbrian Garden Centres
Take time out to visit a garden centre, you can wander around their horticultural displays and then purchase something special for your garden.

BERWICK UPON TWEED, Northumberland

Berwick Garden Centre

East Ord, Berwick-upon-Tweed. TD15 2NS
Berwick Garden Centre is situated on the A1 bypass and has a large covered area for viewing a wide range of plants. Restaurant, pet centre, children's play area and pond.
Open 2 Jan-25 Mar, Mon-Sat, 0800-1700, Sun, 1100-1700; 27 Mar-28 Oct, Mon-Sat, 0800-1800, Sun, 1100-1700. Closed Easter Sun (23 Apr), 25,26 Dec, 1 Jan.
Tel: (01289) 302 383

CHOLLERFORD, Northumberland

Hexham Herbs

Chesters Walled Garden, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 4BQ
Beautiful 2-acre walled garden containing unique extensive herb collection, Roman garden, national collection of thyme and marjoram. Herbaceous borders and woodland walk.
Open Mar-31 Oct, daily, 1000-1700; please telphone for winter opening times.
Tel: (01434) 681 483

CRAMLINGTON, Northumberland

Shaw Garden Centre

Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland. NE23 8BJ
Large garden centre with florist, aquarium, trellis cafe and play area.
Open all year, Mon-Sat, 0900-1730, Sun, 1030-1630. Closed Easter Sun (23 Apr).
Tel: (01670) 733 762

DURHAM CITY

Poplar Tree Garden Centre

Hall Lane, Shincliffe, Durham. DH1 2NG
Everything you need for your garden including aquatics, bedding plants, trees and shrubs. Garden furniture, fencing, paving, houseplants, pet food, cards and sundries.
Open all year, Mon-Fri, 0900-1730, Sat, 0900-1700, Sun, 1030-1630. Closed Easter Sun (23 Apr), 24,25 Dec, 1 Jan.
Tel: (0191) 384 7553

GATESHEAD, Tyne and Wear

Gateshead Central Nurseries

Whickham Highway, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. NE11 9RQ
Botanical greenhouse with wide range of plant material, including an alpine corner, herb garden, heather garden and bedding displays.
Open all year, Mon-Thu, Sat, Sun, Bank Hol Mon (1,29 May, 28 Aug), 1000-1500, Fri, 1000-1400.
Tel: (0191) 477 1011

HEXHAM, Northumberland

Potting Shed

Broadgate, Hexham, Northumberland. NE46 1QN
A workshop and showroom close to the centre of Hexham, specialising in the production of hand thrown terracotta pots. The range includes strawberry pots, herb pots, wall pots, rhubarb forcers, long toms, pans and planters, both plain and decorative.
Tel: (01434) 606 811
Web: http://www.thepottingshed.co.uk/

LONGFRAMLINGTON, Northumberland

Longframlington Gardens

Swarland Road, Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland. NE65 8BE
Gardens and arboretum will cover almost 12 acres of land, with thousands of plants chosen to provide interest and colour throughout the whole year.
Open all year, daily, 0900-1900 (dusk if sooner). Closed 24 Dec-1 Jan.
Tel: (01665) 570 382

MORPETH, Northumberland

Heighley Gate Nursery Garden Centre

Morpeth, Northumberland. NE61 3DA
Large garden centre covering all aspects of gardening. Coffee shop, gift area, pet department and outdoor aquatic centre. Play and picnic area.
Open all year, daily. Closed 25,26 Dec, 1 Jan.
Tel: (01670) 513 416

Wallington House, Walled Garden and Grounds National Trust

Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland. NE61 4AR
Built 1688 on site of earlier medieval castle. Altered in 1740s. Interior has plasterwork, porcelain, furniture, pictures and needlework. Walled garden.
House open 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, except Tue, 1300-1730; 1-31 Oct, 1300-1630; gardens open 1 Apr-30 Sep, 1000-1900, 1-31 Oct, 1000-1800, 1 Nov-31 Mar, 1000-1600; grounds open all year, daily, during daylight hours; shop and restaurant open Nov-Dec, Wed-Sun, 1230-1630.
Tel: (01670) 774 283

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear

Peter Barratt's Garden Centre

Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 5EN
Large garden centre with wide choice of pot plants, shrubs, and alpines. Landscaped areas with paving and walling, extensive cane and garden furniture showroom.
Open all year, daily, Jan, Feb, Mon-Sat, 0900-1700, Sun, 1030-1630; 1 Mar-30 Jun, Mon-Fri, 0900-1900, Sat, 0930-1730, Sun, 1030-1630. Closed Easter Sun (23 Apr).
Tel: (0191) 236 7111

WOOLSINGTON, Tyne and Wear

Cowells Garden Centre

Main Road, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE13 8BW
A family-run garden centre for the plant connoisseur. Judged best garden centre in the North East in the 'Garden Centre of Excellence' awards 1998/1999.
Open all year, daily, Mon-Fri, 0900-1730, Sat, 0900-1700, Sun, 1030-1630. Closed Easter Sun (23 Apr), 25 Dec, 1 Jan.
Tel: (0191) 286 3403

WYLAM, Northumberland

Bradley Nursery and Gardens

Sled Lane, Wylam, Northumberland. NE41 8JL
Restored Victorian walled garden specialising in herbs, perennials, wild flowers and shrubs. Garden sculpture, exhibition and spectacular conservatory.
Open 1 Mar-31 Oct, daily, 0900-1700.
Tel: (01661) 852 176

Northumbrian Tearooms
Take time out of your travels for a tea break at one of the region's delightful tearooms or cafes during your visit.

Some of our tearooms and cafes are located at the Northumbrian attractions themselves, even some of the guest accommodation offers afternoon tea to visitors.

ALSTON, Cumbria

Pennine Pottery

Clargill Head House, Alston. CA9 NG
2.5 miles North East of Alston on the A686. Working pottery, gift shop, including local crafts, pottery sales area, light meals and snacks, home cooking and famous bread baked daily. Open Feb-Mar, Sat. Sun; Apri-Jan daily except Mon (open Bank Hol Mon).
Tel: (01434) 382 157

Gossipgate Gallery

The Butts, Alston, Cumbria. CA9 3JU
Art and craft from the northern region with programme of exhibitions from Easter-Christmas. Also, local food books of local interest. Northumbrian music CDs and cassettes, wholefoods and artists materials. Coffee shop and tea garden.
Tel: (01434) 381 806

AMBLE, Northumberland

Diane's Café on the Bay

Cliff Cottage, Bay View, Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE65 0AY
Olde worlde cafe converted from original boat house overlooking bay and pier. Serving home cooked meals all day, as well as Sunday Lunches, picnic service and catering for special functions by arragngement. Disabled access and WC.
Tel: 01665 710 048

ALNWICK, Wooperton

Rosedoen Farm Shop

Roseden, Wooperton, Alnwick, NE66 4ZU
A traditional farm shop and butchery selling home produced beef, lamb & pork, cakes, pies, pickles and jams. Together with a restaurant & gift shop. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Tel: 01668 217271, Fax: 01668 217348

BAMBURGH, Northumberland

Blackett's of Bamburgh

2-3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh. NE69 7BS
Gift shop and licensed restaurant.
Tel: 01668 214 252

BARDON MILL, Northumberland

Willow Barn Tea Room

The Willows, Redburn, Bardon Mill, Northumberland. NE47 7EA
Small olde worlde type tearoom with gifts/crafts
Tel: 01434 344 665

CASTLESIDE, County Durham

Bee Cottage Farm

Castleside, Consett, County Durham. DH8 9HW
Working farm 1.5 miles west of the A68 between Tow Law and Castleside. Unspoilt views. Ideally located for Beamish, Metro Centre and Durham. Tearoom is open between 1300 and 1800.
Tel: 01207 508 224

CHATHILL, Northumberland

Doxford Country Store

Doxford Farm, Chathill. NE67 5DY
A unique collection of shops in a rural setting including a gift shop with a huge range of crafts from all over the world. Coffee shop, art gallery and clothes shop specialising in Danish country clothing and cashmere knitwear. Enjoy a stroll round our wooded and lakeside walks and sample our well-known carrot cake on your return.
Tel: (01665) 579 477

CRASTER, Northumberland

The Bark Potts

9 West End, Craster, Alnwick. NE66 3TS
A selection of home baked produce . Open for breakfasts, coffee, light lunches and
Afternoon teas. Browse through the gift shop.
Tel: 01665 576 286

MILFIELD, Northumberland

Milfield Country Café and Store

Main Road, Milfield, Wooler. NE71 6JD
Family café restaurant offering good value meals, coffee and home baked treats. Unusual and local crafts and gifts. National Park and historical information displays. Ample parking.
Tel: 01668 216 323 / 216 535

OTTERBURN, Northumberland

The Border Reiver

Otterburn. NE19 1NP
Award-winning Village Shop. Open Mon-Sat 0730-1930. Sun 0800-1730. Coffee House open Mon-Sun Summer 0730-1730 Winter 0730-1630. Gift gallery and Visitor Information Centre. Packed lunches to order.
Tel/Fax 01830 520 782