Haltwhistle
Things to do in Haltwhistle, Northumberland
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Haltwhistle in Northumberland works well as a base for exploring the North East. There are nine hotels and guest houses here, plus a caravan and camping site, so visitors have genuine choice about where to stay. The Manor House Inn, rated 4.5 from nearly 700 reviews, offers a well-established option. Several smaller places have built strong reputations: The Old School House and Bridge House are both rated 5.0, while Kellah Farm B&B, Belford House and Ald White Craig Farm all sit at 4.9. For caravanners and campers, Herding Hill Farm has a particularly solid track record, rated 4.9 from 674 reviews.
The Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre provides a focal point for visitors wanting an active break, rated 4.6 from 250 reviews. Beyond that, the town itself serves primarily as a place to stay rather than a destination in its own right—which for many visitors is exactly the point. It offers comfortable, well-reviewed accommodation without the intensity of a busier tourist centre, making it a practical choice for those wanting a quieter base in the region.
Where to stay in Haltwhistle(9)
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Ald White Craig Farm
Shield Hill, Haltwhistle
Belford House
Belford House, Haltwhistle
Bridge House
Bridge House, Haltwhistle
Kellah Farm B&B
Kellah Farm, Haltwhistle
Manor House Inn
Main Street, Haltwhistle
The Centre Of Britain Hotel
Market Square, Haltwhistle
The Old School House
The Old School House, Haltwhistle
The Snug at Corry Cottage
Corry Cottage Redpath, Haltwhistle
Things to Do in Haltwhistle(1)
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Where to Eat in Haltwhistle
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Attractions Near Haltwhistle
All attractions in Haltwhistle →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Haltwhistle.
2 mi
Hadrians Wall and Fort
Hexham · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Vindolanda
Hexham · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Housesteads Roman Fort
Hexham · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
Falconry Days
Hexham · ⭐ 4.9
11 mi
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Brampton · ⭐ 4.6
11 mi
South Tynedale Railway
Alston · ⭐ 4.6
14 mi
Nenthead Mines
Alston · ⭐ 4.7
14 mi
Solway Aviation Museum
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Haltwhistle(1)
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Herding Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.9 · from £30/night
Seldom Seen Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site
⭐ 4.8 · from £23/night
Haltwhistle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £11/night
Winshields Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Yont the Cleugh Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Brockalee Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.9
Self-Catering Cottages in Haltwhistle
All cottages in Haltwhistle →The Old Drapery Apartments
3 cottages · from £497
The Old Post Office Apartments
2 cottages · from £357
Hillside Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £797
Inglenook
3 cottages · from £473
Greystonedale Mansion Holiday Retreat
5 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,916
Glendale - Glendale Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6
Howburn Log Cabin
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £801
Glendale - Glendale Mews
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about Haltwhistle
How many campsites are there in Haltwhistle?
We list 1 campsites in and around Haltwhistle, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Haltwhistle have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Haltwhistle offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Haltwhistle?
We list 9 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Haltwhistle.
What is there to do in Haltwhistle?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Haltwhistle.
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