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Love Castles?!
Do you love castles?! Well, you have come to the right place! Northumberland has so many fantastic castles to visit and is home to more

VisitEngland Inspection
Our annual VisitEngland inspection took place in February 2022. We were delighted to show off all of the upgrades we have completed this year! The

A strange but busy year!
2021 was a strange but busy year for us at Burradon Farm. The first half of the year brought more lockdowns, followed by a wonderfully

Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021 is almost upon us and we are hoping for a great festive season surrounded by family and friends! Christmas is always a busy

Coastal Walk
Why not try this lovely coastal walk during your stay at Burradon Farm? Perfect all year round with amazing views and great coffee stops along

Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval Hall is a National Trust property located just 10 minutes drive from Burradon Farm. We recently visited the house and gardens to see

AMAZING LOCAL ARTISTS
The North East boasts an amazing array of local artists – why not take home a wonderful memory of your stay?! The choice is huge

We are Dog Friendly!
We are dog friendly at Burradon Farm and welcome your family pet to stay with us! There are miles and miles of waggonways to explore straight

Welcome Back – Again!
April 12th has arrived and we are thrilled to say welcome back – again! We are delighted to have holiday makers staying with us after

The Loop
There are loads of great waggonways to explore in the area, but the most popular walk is what we affectionately call ‘the loop’. The loop

VisitEngland Star Rating
On a snowy day in February we had our annual VisitEngland star rating assessment. We are inspected every year to make sure that we meet

Welcome Back!
Spring is in the air and we are absolutely delighted that we can welcome back holidaymakers from 12th April 2021! The great news is that we

Merry Christmas!
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, happy and healthy 2021! We are hugely thankful for the support

The Snowdogs are Back!
The Snowdogs are back and this time they are bringing some friends! From November to January The Snowdogs, along with their Snowmen pals will be

Burradon Farm Gift Voucher
We’ve all had a rough time this year and need a little something to look forward to. Christmas is approaching, so why not give your

Support our Local Businesses
Our local businesses need our support now more than ever! Small businesses have missed out on craft fairs and Christmas markets at their busiest time

Lockdown #2
We find ourselves in Lockdown #2 from 5th November but are remaining positive! We are pleased to advise that we are OPEN for those who

Spooky Halloween
Halloween 2020 is still as spooky as ever in North East with lots of attractions Covid-ready and waiting! Kids will love being creative with a

OCTOBER HALF TERM
October half term is looking a little bit different to normal, but there are still plenty of options to enjoy as a family group. Why

Special Offer!
Don’t miss this special offer! We are delighted to offer 15% off all stays taken between 2 November and 26 March 2021 (excluding 18 December

Christmas Countdown
It’s not long until Christmas – the countdown has begun! Christmas is coming and we are all hoping the end of 2020 will bring a

Simple Pleasures
Autumn is definitely here so why not get out and enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures?! Whether it’s a woodland walk or hiking in the

AA Covid Confident
We are pleased to let guests know that we have been awarded the AA Covid Confident Industry Standard. The AA Covid Confident accreditation recognises that we

We’re Good To Go
We are pleased to let guests know that we have now acquired the ‘We’re Good To Go’ Industry Standard from VisitEngland. This recognises that we

WE ARE OPEN!
We are delighted to confirm that we are open and ready to take bookings for stays commencing 17th July onwards. We continue to closely monitor

Great North Run 2021
Devastating news for dedicated Great North Runners in 2020, however the date for the Great North Run 2021 has now been confirmed. The 40th Great

Waggonways and Cycle Routes
There are miles and miles of waggonways and cycle routes to explore straight from the door at Burradon Farm. Discover Weetslade Country Park, Rising Sun

Cute Calves
It’s been a busy calving season at Burradon Farm and we have some amazingly cute calves to show for it! Calving started at the end of March

Thank you
In these unprecedented times we want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to so many people. To all of our amazing staff for

Let’s Go Outdoors!
Let’s go outdoors! Burradon Farm is an ideal place for a UK staycation and there are a host of outdoor activities to enjoy. Guests can

Egg-citing Easter
Easter is always an egg-citing time of the year! The Easter holidays are approaching so why not book a break at Burradon Farm. It’s the

Mad March Discount
Fancy a last minute break during March? Just give us a call for a 10% Mad March discount on all stays taken before 3rd April

Dacia Magic Rugby Weekend
Another magic rugby weekend in Newcastle! The Dacia Magic Rugby Weekend is returning to St. James’ Park on the bank holiday weekend of 23rd –

February Half Term
It’s not too late to book a stay at Burradon Farm this February half term. On the contrary, we are looking forward to welcoming you!

Award Winning Ice Cream
At Burradon Farm we love ice cream all year round and are spoilt for choice for award winning ice cream right on our doorstep! Why

Christmas and New Year at Burradon Farm
What a fantastic festive Christmas and New Year at Burradon Farm. The cottages are decorated with Christmas trees and are a real home from home

Anyone for Tee at Parklands Golf Club?!
Only 5 minutes drive from Burradon Farm Houses & Cottages is Parklands Golf Club. Set in the grounds of the beautiful High Gosforth Park, the

Sunderland Air Show
Sunderland Air Show takes place on 24th – 26th July 2020 at Roker and Seaburn seafronts. With lots of activity on the ground, exciting stage programme

Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse
25th July 2020 is Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse which is only a five minute drive from Burradon Farm. Ladies Day is a highlight of the North

Northumberland Plate Festival
There are now just weeks to go until the Northumberland Plate Festival at Newcastle Racecourse in Gosforth. Just a five minute drive from Burradon Farm, there’s

Festivals, music and more …..
Festivals, music and more … we are spoilt for choice for fantastic venues within a 20 minute drive of Burradon Farm. The Utilita Arena, Newcastle City Hall,

Elmer’s Great North Parade
Elmer’s Great North Parade took over Tyne and Wear from 21st August to 1st November 2019 with a spectacular art trail. The individually designed elephant

Halloween for Kids!
Halloween for kids in Newcastle and the North East this October half term will not be disappointing. Many of the top attractions and venues in

Halloween for Adults!
Halloween is just around the corner and brave hearted folk are in for a treat. Halloween isn’t just for kids – take a look at just

Great North Run 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE – SADLY THE GREAT NORTH RUN HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2021. FOR THOSE PLANNING AHEAD, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO

Great North Run
The 39th Great North Run will take place on Sunday 8 September 2019. 2018 saw a record number complete the 13.1 mile distance. 43,656 people

Kynren Outdoor Theatre
Covid-19 update: Sadly this year’s event has been cancelled, however Kynren Outdoor Theatre will return in 2021 welcoming visitors every Saturday from 7 August –

Ouseburn Newcastle Quayside
The summer has arrived and we can certainly recommend a wander through Ouseburn on Newcastle Quayside. Once an industrial hub Ouseburn is now a hip residential