A selection of walking, cycling & driving excursions from Jedburgh
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Cragside - 40miles (64km)
Back to the Future! Built on a bare and rugged hillside above Rothbury, Cragside became one of the most modern and surprising houses for its time in the country. In the 1880s, the house had hot and cold running water, central heating, fire alarms, telephones, a Turkish bath suite and a passenger lift - but most remarkable of all - it was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity. No wonder it was described as "The Palace of a Modern Magician" and even royalty came to stay! As the house still contains its original contents, you can step back into late Victorian times and see how far ahead of its time it was. Tallest in the Country! Around the house is one of Europe's largest rock gardens, which tumbles down the valley towards the Debdon Burn. In the valley bottom you will find the tallest Douglas Fir in England. Across the valley, hidden amongst the trees is the clock tower. This clock not only struck the hours, but also used to chime the starting, finishing, and meal times of the estate workers. It can still be heard across the estate. Nearby lies the terraced garden, where exotic fruits were nurtured throughout the year in glasshouses. You can visit the Orchard House and Rose Loggia and walk beside the dahlias and carpet bedding.
Jedforest Deer and Farm Park, Jedburgh - 5miles (8km)
Working farm with deer herds, rare breeds, birds of prey demonstrations and falconry. Ranger-led walks and activities. Play areas. Deer tractor safari (seasonal). Mervinslaw Estate, Camptown. Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, TD8 6PL. Tel: 01835 840 364 Fax: 01835 840 362 Email: hopedale@globalnet.co.uk
Back to the Future! Built on a bare and rugged hillside above Rothbury, Cragside became one of the most modern and surprising houses for its time in the country. In the 1880s, the house had hot and cold running water, central heating, fire alarms, telephones, a Turkish bath suite and a passenger lift - but most remarkable of all - it was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity. No wonder it was described as "The Palace of a Modern Magician" and even royalty came to stay! As the house still contains its original contents, you can step back into late Victorian times and see how far ahead of its time it was. Tallest in the Country! Around the house is one of Europe's largest rock gardens, which tumbles down the valley towards the Debdon Burn. In the valley bottom you will find the tallest Douglas Fir in England. Across the valley, hidden amongst the trees is the clock tower. This clock not only struck the hours, but also used to chime the starting, finishing, and meal times of the estate workers. It can still be heard across the estate. Nearby lies the terraced garden, where exotic fruits were nurtured throughout the year in glasshouses. You can visit the Orchard House and Rose Loggia and walk beside the dahlias and carpet bedding.
Working farm with deer herds, rare breeds, birds of prey demonstrations and falconry. Ranger-led walks and activities. Play areas. Deer tractor safari (seasonal). Mervinslaw Estate, Camptown. Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, TD8 6PL. Tel: 01835 840 364 Fax: 01835 840 362 Email: hopedale@globalnet.co.uk