Corbridge (Roman name Coria) originally was built at a strategically important crossing point of the river Tyne. However the building of the Roman wall to the north meant that it was no longer in a key location and subsequently the area developed to become the popular and prosperous market town of Corbridge.
Cottages close to Corbridge
Hilltop barn (picture below)is just six miles outside Corbridge, in a rural setting with great views over the Tyne valley.
Things to do around Corbridge.
Corbridge itself is a pleasant place to explore.It has the feel of an old country town with art and craft shops, pubs and plenty of places to just sit and watch the world pass by.
A little to the south and you can walk around Derwent reservoir which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is a haven for wildlife and is also very popular with birdwatchers.
To the north you can drive along the A68 towards Scotland.This takes you into Redesdale which used to be a Royal Hunting Forest.During the middle ages it became associated with the bad times of the Border Reivers.
Image courtesy of sokabs
This picture shows the lovely conservatory at Hill top barn.
You are also quite close to the A69 which provides easy and fast access to Newcastle as well as to the Metro centre at Gateshead Team Valley.
The National Trust site at Gibside is a beautiful country estate,
and well worth a day trip.
A little further south and there is Beamish museum.
It is billed as the living museum of the north and here you can see how people lived during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Resources
Wikipedia article.
English Heritage website.
