The Knowesgate Inn

Knowesgate Inn provides a perfect base (or convenient stop-over on your route to or from Scotland) from which to explore the spectacular countryside and history of the North of England.

There are National Trust properties nearby, including Wallington Hall less than 4 miles away or Cragside in Rothbury the first house in Europe with Electric lights.Visit the Roman Wall, Kielder Water and the Planetarium. Visit Alnwick Castle to see one of the great castles of England.

Holy Island the birthplace of Christianity in England, See Bamburgh Castle fortress against the Vikings. In the close vicinity there are field sports hunting, fishing, stalking and shooting visit the real heartland of England.

Or do a spot of shopping (the Metro Centre’s huge range of retail outlets are only 30 minutes away) Why not plan a day at the races ? … or, simply … relax in the warm surroundings of our wood burning stove.

So no matter how you've enjoyed your day walking, fishing, shopping, partaking in rural relaxation (oblivious to the stresses and strains of urban life)… you can retire to a comfortable bed in one of our 14 en-suite rooms or in our 2 bedroom apartment... ready to enjoy a tasty breakfast the next morning to set you up for the day ahead.