With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Morpeth, 30 miles away, has to offer. Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens should be at the top of your to-do list here. Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives and Treacle Wool Shop are also not to be missed. Situated 45 miles away, Hexham is another popular tourist destination. If you drop by, don’t miss Hexham Abbey, Chesters Roman Fort and Aydon Castle.