Things to do in Northumberland

Things to do in Rothbury Northumberland: Invitation to View Historic Houses: Cragend Farm. 

A great review about our Historic Site:

Paul and I had a fascinating time at Cragend Farm on Wednesday 11 June. We joined a small group in Lou’s farmhouse kitchen, where she explained, over tea and biscuits, the geographical and historical context of the farm with the aid of old maps and other historic documents. We then went outside (in glorious sunshine!) for our tour of the farm during which Lou explained the history of the site and buildings, and particularly the significance of the Lord William Armstrong technical innovations, in fascinating detail. The highlight was, of course, the Grade II* listed silo for making silage with hydro-power, and being able to climb up and down the levels inside it was terrific. At the end of the tour Lou took us back to the farmhouse where we were able to study further photos of those who had lived there previously, plus further maps and documents and items of interest which Lou and her husband Shaun had uncovered when digging to reveal Armstrong’s machinery. If you have visited Cragside already, this Farm tour is the perfect complement.

 

Visitors from Hampshire June 2025

Historic Houses Invitation to View Cragend Farm