Seddons Caravan Park

Harry Potter and Downton Abbey fans might recognise Alnwick Castle (25 minutes’ drive) from their screens. The stunning Norman castle runs archery and broomstick-flying classes, as well as guided tours. Afterwards, you might fancy dining in the nearby treehouse restaurant at The Alnwick Garden (20 minutes), followed by a post-meal stroll around the cherry orchard? Little family members are likely to appreciate Northumberland Country Zoo (10 minutes) too, where there are creatures like lemurs and leopards and flying shows featuring impressive birds of prey. If you’re still craving some more history, map out the way to the National Trust’s Cragside (25 minutes), a Victorian mansion which runs on hydro-electricity – it’s pretty neat. Tour the medieval ruins of Warkworth Castle (15 minutes) or have yourself an active day at the National Trust’s Wallington (35 minutes), where the grounds of a historic house have river and farm trails and the option to hire two wheels for the cycling trail.