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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in Northumberland (North of England), plays host to the five star holiday campsite Haggerston Castle, ideally located amid a myriad beautifully flat lakes, italianate gardens and thick woodland, Haggerston Castle has a lot going for it when it comes to picking the perfect holiday for you family.

The park caters for both active individuals as well as the more sedate types thanks to the on-site activities that range from the more active water and field sports, horse riding or at the other end of the spectrum you can ease away your problems in the luxury spa.

Haven Holiday Parks also have plenty of activies for kids of all ages. If they fancy a dip (and what child doesn’t) Haggerston Castle boasts some excellent pools (both outdoor and indoor), with Haven’s unique SplashZone activities.

Daily entertainment is organised at on site so in the afternoon you have the option of sitting inside and watching a show while your recover from your exertions in the pool.

There are a  number of bars and restaurants to be found onsite so you wont have to travel to far if you want to look for something to eat.

Don’t feel as though you have to stay onsite to make the most of your trip to Haggerston Castle, Berwick-upon-Tweed, is situated near Northumberland in an area of Outstanding Beauty and offers direct access to miles of dramatic coastline and lush countryside.

Alnwick Castle
Medieval history comes to life with a short trip to Alnwick Castle, but beware its checkered past may not be for the feint of heart.

The castle itself has proven popular with movie makers over the years and has made an appearance (most notably) in the recent Harry Potter films as well as ‘Elizabeth’ and the BBC series ‘The Black Adder’.

Northumberland Coast
If you fancy a trip along the Northumberland Coast you will find a host of clean beaches, islands and expanses of silver sand.

Widely regarded as the best kept secret in England, Northumberland covers an area of 1935 square miles.

Next door to the Scottish Borders and on the North Sea, the Northumberland Coastline is one hundred miles long and is designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lindisfarne
To round off the hilights of your Northumberland excursion we have to mention The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the focal point of England’s Christian heritage.

The magnificent 16th century Lindisfarne Castle dominates the rocky outcrop on which the island stands, cut-off from the mainland twice a day by the North Sea in an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty.

Intimately decorated and designed this Enchanting Tudor Fort is full of turrets and small rooms with gorgeous views of the coast as well as the walled garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll.