Remains of runways of RAF Milfield. A WWII RAF Fighter Command facility, opened in August 1942, used as one of a series of north Northumberland training bases. 59 Operational Training Unit trained some 1500 pilots in 34 months. The airfield was designed as a Class A expansion field, with runways in a triangular arrangement, and buildings dispersed around the perimeter to minimise disruption from enemy attack. The Miles Master Advanced Trainer aircraft was in common use for training but Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons were all flown here as were Canadian Air Force Thunderbirds, Mustangs and Lightnings. The site was one of only two used in 1944 to develop tactics for the use of air-to-ground rockets fired from Typhoon aircraft. A memorial to the men who served here is erected in the nearby Maelmin Heritage Centre car park 301587 The photo shows the remaining northerly apex of the triangular runway pattern. Much of the land to the south-east was removed for sand and gravel extraction by Tarmac, starting around 1960. Much of this land is now grassed over and used by the Borders (or Milfield) Gliding Club 1249908

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Cedar Lodge - Idyllically situated Lakeside & private hot tub fishing riding

Northumberland

"We enjoyed our stay, it’s very cosy and is in a serene location which is very private. Would definitely return. Hot tub was great. The only things I would change is the windows could’ve been clean as it obscures the beautiful view and the festoon lights did not come on when it got dark. We weren’t able to access the WiFi - if we were staying longer that would’ve been more of an issue. The bed area is so cosy it would’ve been nice to be able to get into a Netflix series or film on an evening. ...

Carly V.

SAR 707 total

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23 Nov - 24 Nov

Redwood Lodge - Idyllically situated Lakeside & private hot tub fishing riding

Cornhill-on-Tweed

Stephen

SAR 780 total

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26 Nov - 27 Nov

Larch Lodge - Idyllically situated Lakeside & private hot tub fishing riding

Northumberland

Caitlin R.

SAR 707 total

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30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Beadnell Towers Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are so helpful and polite. The internal decoration is quality. What's lovely is there's a reading room for those times when peace, quiet, good book and a cocktail can be enjoyed. Definitely a hotel to revisit many times "