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Welcome to Layside News
Hi, we’ll keep you up to date with everything that’s happening here at Layside and along Hadrian’s Wall.
A Boost for Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall is set to receive a cash boost of £10,000 to reflect its economic, cultural and social importance. Northumberland County Council co-ordinates the management
The Big Farmland Bird Count
Following on from the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch over the last weekend in January, farmers, land managers and gamekeepers are being urged to count birds
Northumberland National Park Needs Your Vote!
An online poll is now open to vote Northumberland National Park the UK’s “National Park of the Year” in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018.
Britain’s Favourite Walks
Our best loved walk from Steel Rigg (5 minutes from Layside) to Housesteads Roman Fort was voted in at no. 18 of “Britain’s Favourite Walks”
A walk from Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct
A short drive from Layside is the market town of Haltwhistle, claiming to be at the geographical centre of Britain. The South Tyne Trail can
A short walk from the door
There are a number of short, medium and long walks to be enjoyed from Layside. On a clear day, even a stroll around the block provides some exhilarating views of the Tyne Valley, Hadrian’s Wall and beyond.
Hadrian’s Wall and The Great Wall of China
Hadrian’s Wall and the Great Wall of China have been linked in a partnership designed to exchange expertise and boost tourism to both monuments. Both
Happy New Year
A very Happy New Year from Layside – we look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful part of Northumberland in 2018. We also welcome
Merry Christmas from Layside
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from us at Layside – and a thank you to the mystery person who covers a tree at the
Christmas on The Wall
Enjoy a circular walk along the most stunning part of Hadrian’s Wall this Christmas. This guided walk (27th December 1030-1400) starts from The Sill National
Digging For Britain – Vindolanda
Vindolanda is located only a short walk from Layside, and was the home of 9 Roman forts over 400 years of occupation. If you have
Winter at Layside
Winter is a beautiful time to visit Northumberland – the views transformed with a sprinkling of snow. Stay warm at Layside and enjoy all that