Kyo Camping

Roman history, anyone? Head to the stretch of Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 minutes’ drive) for a yomp alongside the ruin, or tour Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum (35 minutes) for views over a partially excavated fort plus interactive exhibits in the museum. Closer to home, the photogenic ruins of 12th-century Prudhoe Castle (10 minutes) are also worth exploring, and there are a couple of pretty spots by the lake for a picnic. If you like the sound of a day out in Newcastle upon Tyne (25 minutes), that's your chance to check out the wacky installations at the Baltic Exchange for Contemporary Art, take a selfie with Antony Gormley’s landmark Angel of the North or learn about local maritime history at the Discovery Museum. Stay on into the evening to eat in restaurants overlooking the River Tyne at Gateshead Quayside or graze on street snacks from Grainger Market. When it’s golf you’re after, there’s a course within five minutes’ drive, and you can dodge any rainy days with a play on the waterslides at Prudhoe Waterworld (also five minutes).