Near Northumberland National Park, Barrasford is a small village between Hexham and Bellingham on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne. The settlement, which is overshadowed by the magnificent Grade I-listed Haughton Castle, is well-known for being the site of a Bronze Age burial mound where the Reaverhill Dagger was discovered during an excavation in 1964. The Barrasford Arms, a 19th-century pub where you may treat your loved ones to delectable meals, is in the village today along with a shop. The area around the village is rich in history; travel to Hexham, a market town, to see its 12th-century abbey, Hexham Park, and Tyne Green Country Park. Golf enthusiasts may even practise their swings at Tynedale Golf Club, which has a river view. Visitors can see the several historic monuments sprinkled along the famous Hadrian’s Wall, which runs close by. These include the Temple of Mithras, Carrawburgh and Housesteads Roman Forts, and Chester’s Roman Fort and Museum. Northumberland National Park, which borders Scotland, is bursting at the seams with a variety of treks and paths that reward visitors with breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside. Outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element. Make Barrasford your home base as you travel around Northumberland.
