With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore everything that Morpeth, 16 miles away, has to offer. Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives and Treacle Wool Shop alone justify the drive out here. Situated 20 miles away, Hexham is another popular option. If you stop by, don’t miss Hexham Abbey, Chesters Roman Fort and Aydon Castle.