Langley Dam Glamping

History buffs will find plenty to pique their interest in the past around these parts. The surviving parts of Hadrian’s Wall (a once-mighty 80 miles from coast to coast) are about 15 minutes’ drive away, and there are more Roman remnants to see at Housesteads Roman Fort and the Roman Army Museum, both of which are about 20 minutes away. If it’s outdoorsy antics that draw you to the area, it’s a cinch to head out for walks or bike rides direct from the site, or you could seek out scenic spots such as Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, 10 minutes’ drive away, or to the Hareshaw Linn waterfall, 40 minutes away. And if you’d rather see it all from above, there’s a Go Ape! adventure park 25 minutes away in Matfen. Setting your sights further afield for a city fix, it’s about a 40-minute drive to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and around 50 to Durham or Carlisle.