Northumberland is a wonderful unexplored county, one of the largest in the country and full of surprises, the fantastic long sandy beaches, the majestic countryside and vibrant cultural and social scene. With easy access from rail, road and air there is now every reason to visit. Originally built in 1850 as the village Reading Rooms, this was a venue for men to read the newspapers and the Bible.
At a later date a snooker table was added and the establishment took on a role as a men's club where there was no gambling, no alcohol and no women! The property was divided and became two homes sometime in the late 1960s. The Reading Room was bought as a private house in the early part of 2006 and has undergone a major refurbishment to create a warm and welcoming three bed roomed Bed and Breakfast.
With the rooms overlooking the South Tyne or into Church Street, Gill has created a home from home environment were you can unwind and enjoy all that Northumberland has to offer.
At a later date a snooker table was added and the establishment took on a role as a men's club where there was no gambling, no alcohol and no women! The property was divided and became two homes sometime in the late 1960s. The Reading Room was bought as a private house in the early part of 2006 and has undergone a major refurbishment to create a warm and welcoming three bed roomed Bed and Breakfast.
With the rooms overlooking the South Tyne or into Church Street, Gill has created a home from home environment were you can unwind and enjoy all that Northumberland has to offer.
Services
The Reading Rooms is ideally situated as the place to stay to attend Hexham Race Course for either an afternoon or evening meeting.
Conveniant local taxi service (01434 688 808) to get you to and from the course.
Gill's Top Tip, We have a very good Restaurant within the Village so you can always finish off the day with a lovely meal.
Just let Gill know and she will book your table.
Conveniant local taxi service (01434 688 808) to get you to and from the course.
Gill's Top Tip, We have a very good Restaurant within the Village so you can always finish off the day with a lovely meal.
Just let Gill know and she will book your table.
Clarks Newsagents opposite - fabulous range of magazines and newspapers, confectionary and cigarettes.
We have a drying room, storage for equipment and Gutting facilities.
Large sink and very sharp knives although Gill probably won't volunteer to do this for you she will provide freezer space.
There is Bywell fish and game smokery nearby - where fish can be dropped off without being gutted and left for a few days to get smoked or cured to your own taste.
If you are leaving before the process is over they will send it to anywhere in the UK.
We have a drying room, storage for equipment and Gutting facilities.
Large sink and very sharp knives although Gill probably won't volunteer to do this for you she will provide freezer space.
There is Bywell fish and game smokery nearby - where fish can be dropped off without being gutted and left for a few days to get smoked or cured to your own taste.
If you are leaving before the process is over they will send it to anywhere in the UK.
Route C72 of the National Cycle Network also known as Harian's Cycleway passes within three miles of the Reading Rooms.
C72 roughly follows the path, mostly within a few miles, of Hadrian's Wall and includes many notable Roman remains which are worth stopping at and investigating.
There is something for everyone on route.
From breathtaking countryside and inspiring coastline to small villages with tea shops and pubs with locally brewed real ales.
C72 can be cycled in either direction, however most travel west to east - it helps to have the prevailing Atlantic wind with you.
C72 roughly follows the path, mostly within a few miles, of Hadrian's Wall and includes many notable Roman remains which are worth stopping at and investigating.
There is something for everyone on route.
From breathtaking countryside and inspiring coastline to small villages with tea shops and pubs with locally brewed real ales.
C72 can be cycled in either direction, however most travel west to east - it helps to have the prevailing Atlantic wind with you.
The Reading Rooms B&B can easily accommodate your fishing break for those expert in the art of fishing or for those who are completely new, whether you fancy trying trout fishing in a Northumberland lake or salmon fishing on the river Tyne.
If you want to be shown the ropes or polish existing skills why not arrange a day with the Hardy's of Alnwick fishing tutor?
Day tickets are available at local venues including Langley dam, Bolam Lake, Hallington Reservoirs & Sweethope Lough.
Langley dam is a 14 acre lake which lies 8 miles west of Hexham, just off the A69 on the B6305.
If you want to be shown the ropes or polish existing skills why not arrange a day with the Hardy's of Alnwick fishing tutor?
Day tickets are available at local venues including Langley dam, Bolam Lake, Hallington Reservoirs & Sweethope Lough.
Langley dam is a 14 acre lake which lies 8 miles west of Hexham, just off the A69 on the B6305.
The Reading Rooms is less than six miles from Vindolanda.
Established in 1970 with annual excavations the discoveries keep coming.
Famous for the wooden writing tablets discovered here and the many other treasures unearthed.
A good selection of which are displayed at the on-site Chesterholm Museum.
The future for Vindolanda is growing with the purchase of Codley Gate adjoining the existing land.
Also the recent BBC The Flying Archaeologist programme entitled 'Hadrian's Wall: Life on the Frontier' highlighted all the until now undiscovered remains in the local area.
Established in 1970 with annual excavations the discoveries keep coming.
Famous for the wooden writing tablets discovered here and the many other treasures unearthed.
A good selection of which are displayed at the on-site Chesterholm Museum.
The future for Vindolanda is growing with the purchase of Codley Gate adjoining the existing land.
Also the recent BBC The Flying Archaeologist programme entitled 'Hadrian's Wall: Life on the Frontier' highlighted all the until now undiscovered remains in the local area.
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