| Which castle was used as the backdrop for the movie | | | | 1771, the town now offers a cycling route, art galleries |
| Elizabeth starring Kate Blanchett and Christopher | | | | and a golf course too. |
| Eccleston? If you've been to Corbridge, on the banks | | | | But before you get involved in any recreational activity, |
| of River Tyne, in Northumberland, you'd know the | | | | explore the Saxon Church of St Andrews, dating back |
| answer! It was Aydon Castle that was left in ruins by | | | | to the 14th century. After that, go cycling on a 220-mile |
| the Scots but finally restored and now well-maintained. | | | | circuit for more castles, forts and the Gateshead |
| So, for a flavor of history and a visit to a World | | | | Millennium Bridge, the only tilting bridge in the world. |
| Heritage Site, take a ticket to Corbridge. Two | | | | For the typical British cricket aficionado, there is the |
| thousand years ago, the region defined the northern | | | | Corbridge Cricket Club and for the golf-lover there are |
| edge of the Roman Empire. Today, it is a bustling, | | | | two championship courses sprawled across 1, 000 |
| quaint little town offering a range of recreational | | | | acres of moorland and lush forest. |
| options for both the laidback and activity-oriented | | | | Not to miss either is the Hexham Racecourse that is |
| traveler. | | | | more than a century old. There are several riding |
| The excavations of the Roman camp which served | | | | schools and clubs that offer riding classes, |
| the armies at the Hadrian Wall are well-preserved and | | | | show-jumping training, fun rides and even residential |
| include an exquisite example of military granaries apart | | | | weekend packages. But if you want to try something |
| from the Lion of Corbridge - a stone fountainhead. In | | | | completely different there are the Drug Yoga classes |
| fact, the Roman character of the town has been | | | | for releasing energy blockages. |
| maintained in its churches and other buildings despite | | | | Corbridge is 20 minutes by car from Newcastle. |
| further construction including a shopping area. | | | | Nearby is also Hexham town which has a general |
| Surely, one of the best ways to explore the town is to | | | | bazaar twice a week and a cattle auction market too. |
| take a guided walking tour that will help you enjoy the | | | | It still preserves its medieval art relics and England's |
| cultural, historical and picturesque features of the | | | | first purpose-built prison which houses the Border |
| Corbridge. Named after a 17th century bridge that was | | | | History Museum showcasing the Tudor times. Take |
| the only one on the river to brave the Tyne floods in | | | | time out to visit Corbridge. |