Cresswell Hall and its medieval Pele Tower are standing evidence of Cresswell’s history which dates back to the thirteenth century and which forms part of the wider picture of Northumbria’s Secret Kingdom.

Cresswell House is centrally located for visiting  the lovely, unspoiled Northumbrian landscape and is the perfect base to explore this spectacular area of natural beauty.

On our doorstep:

• Cycling  ---   The newly developed coast to coast cycle path (Sustrans Route 1), which extends from Newcastle to the historic town of Berwick on Tweed, passes our front door.

•  Hiking  ---  We are situated directly on the coastal route, a recognised walk from Tynemouth to Berwick upon Tweed.

• Bird Watching  ---  There are plenty of facilities in and around Cresswell. Eider ducks swim close to the shore and terns dive in search of sprat. Winter is a fascinating time when the area plays host to migratory birds from the northern climes driven south to find warmer feeding grounds. Our local bird hide provides an ideal spot.

• Dolphins ---  These fascinating mammals are regularly sighted off shore and some of them have become quite famous making regular appearances on our local television station ---  the one and only “Freddie the Dolphin”, from nearby Amble.

Within 20 minutes drive:

• The market town of Morpeth situated on the river Wansbeck and steeped in its own history.
• Amble harbour with facilities to visit the Coquet Island and see the thousands of Puffins,  guillemots and seals.
• Warkworth Castle.

Within 30 minutes drive:

• Alnwick Castle and gardens ---  the castle being better known perhaps as the base for Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft. Also the backdrop for the film “Elizabeth” but also known as the “Windsor of the North”.
• Cragside House, Rothbury  ---  the first house in the world ever to be lit by electricity and now famous for its breathtaking gardens.
• Newcastle city centre and Metro Centre for the shopaholics and culture buffs.

Within 45 minutes drive:

• Hadrian’s Wall ---  a famous landmark which provides a fascinating insight to life in the Roman times.
• Durham  ---  cathedral, castle, river excursions, university.
• Dunstanburgh Castle  ---  largest of the Northumbrian castles.
• Beamish Museum --- a fascinating history of local traditions.
• Cheviot and Simonside Hills  ---  spectacular walking country.

Within 1 hour’s drive:

• Lindisfarne (Holy Island), birth place of Christianity and don’t forget to check the tide table!
• Seahouses, where boat trips are available to the Farne Islands, the most famous sea bird sanctuary in the British Isles.
• Bamburgh Castle.
• Berwick upon Tweed.
• Chillingham Castle with its famous and rare breed of cattle.