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Black Bull Hotel

Black Bull Hotel
Rated 8.0 in 57 reviews

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Bellingham, United Kingdom, the Black Bull Hotel offers a cozy and welcoming retreat for travelers seeking a genuine experience in the British countryside. This charming boutique hotel exudes warmth and character, with an inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements its historic surroundings.

The Black Bull Hotel has been thoughtfully refurbished to blend modern comforts with traditional charm. Each room is uniquely decorated, providing a comfortable and intimate setting that reflects the charm of the region. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations that include modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, ensuring a restful and convenient stay.

The hotel's on-site restaurant serves a delightful menu inspired by locally sourced ingredients, offering guests a taste of authentic British cuisine. The welcoming pub atmosphere also invites patrons to relax by the fireplace with a pint of local ale or enjoy a selection of fine wines.

The Black Bull Hotel's location makes it an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of Northumberland National Park and the nearby Kielder Water and Forest Park. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activities to engage in, from hiking and biking to fishing and bird watching. The village of Bellingham itself is charming, with unique shops and local attractions to explore at a leisurely pace.

The Black Bull Hotel stands out for its dedication to providing a personalized and memorable experience, making it a charming choice for those traveling through the tranquil landscapes of Northumberland.

Climate and Weather

January
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Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Bellingham, Northumberland, England, UK
10m / 10yd
Church of St Oswald
Church of St Oswald
Church building in Bellingham, Northumberland, England, UK
410m / 440yd
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Museum in Bellingham, England, United Kingdom
340m / 370yd
Dere Street
Dere Street
Roman road that ran from York to the Antonine Wall
5.8km / 3.6mi
Habitancum
Habitancum
Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Tarset Castle
Tarset Castle
Ruin near Tarset in Northumberland, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Dally Castle
Dally Castle
Grade I listed castle in Greystead, Northumberland, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in West Woodburn, Northumberland, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Birtley, Northumberland, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church building in Wark, Northumberland, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Aidan
Church of St Aidan
Church building in Thorneyburn, Northumberland, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Corsenside Parish War Memorial
Corsenside Parish War Memorial
War memorial in Corsenside, Northumberland, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Corsenside, Northumberland, England, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Chipchase Castle
Chipchase Castle
Country house in Chollerton, Northumberland, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
The Goatstones
The Goatstones
Stone circle near Ravensheugh Crags in Northumberland, England, UK
8.6km / 5.3mi
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
Church in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK
10.9km / 6.8mi
Percy Cross
Percy Cross
Memorial in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Church of St Christopher
Church of St Christopher
Church building in Gunnerton, Northumberland, England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
Battle of Otterburn
Battle of Otterburn
1388 Medieval battle between England and Scotland
11.2km / 6.9mi
Church of St Mungo, Simonsburn
Church of St Mungo, Simonsburn
Church in Simonburn, Northumberland, England, UK
10.2km / 6.4mi
Romano-British Farmstead
Archaeological site in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Blakehope Roman Fort
Archaeological site in Rochester, Northumberland, England, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.8km / 8mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.2km / 7.6mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.8km / 8mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.9km / 8mi
Carrawburgh
Carrawburgh
Roman site in Northumberland, England, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi
Milecastle 33
Milecastle 33
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Milecastle 35
Milecastle 35
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall
13.5km / 8.4mi
Military Way
Roman road south of Hadrian's Wall
12.8km / 7.9mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Horsley, Rochester, Northumberland, England, UK
13.9km / 8.7mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Falstone, Northumberland
12.1km / 7.5mi
United Reformed Church
United Reformed Church
Church building in Falstone, Northumberland, England, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
Church of St Aidan, Throckington
Church of St Aidan, Throckington
Church in Bavington, Northumberland, England, UK
12.7km / 7.9mi
Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)
Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall
13.2km / 8.2mi
Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp
Archaeological site in Warden, Northumberland, England, UK
13.5km / 8.4mi
Milecastle 30 (Limestone Corner)
Milecastle 30 (Limestone Corner)
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
Temple of Mithras
Temple of Mithras
Mithraeum adjacent to the Roman fort at Carrawburgh, in Northumberland, England, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Milecastle 32 (Carraw)
Milecastle 32 (Carraw)
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, UK
12.3km / 7.6mi
Brown Dikes Temporary Camp
Archaeological site in Newbrough, Northumberland, England, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Coeksike East temporary camp
Archaeological site in Haydon, Northumberland, England, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
Coesike West temporary camps
Archaeological site in Haydon, Northumberland, England, UK
13.3km / 8.3mi
Milecastle 34 (Grindon)
Milecastle 34 (Grindon)
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Grindon School temporary camp
Archaeological site in Haydon, Northumberland, England, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Housesteads Roman Fort
Housesteads Roman Fort
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15.2km / 9.4mi

What to do in Bellingham and near Black Bull Hotel

Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Bellingham, Northumberland, England, UK
10m / 10yd
Church of St Oswald
Church of St Oswald
Church building in Bellingham, Northumberland, England, UK
410m / 440yd
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Museum in Bellingham, England, United Kingdom
340m / 370yd
Dere Street
Dere Street
Roman road that ran from York to the Antonine Wall
5.8km / 3.6mi
Habitancum
Habitancum
Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Tarset Castle
Tarset Castle
Ruin near Tarset in Northumberland, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Dally Castle
Dally Castle
Grade I listed castle in Greystead, Northumberland, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in West Woodburn, Northumberland, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Birtley, Northumberland, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church building in Wark, Northumberland, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Aidan
Church of St Aidan
Church building in Thorneyburn, Northumberland, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Corsenside Parish War Memorial
Corsenside Parish War Memorial
War memorial in Corsenside, Northumberland, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Corsenside, Northumberland, England, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Chipchase Castle
Chipchase Castle
Country house in Chollerton, Northumberland, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
The Goatstones
The Goatstones
Stone circle near Ravensheugh Crags in Northumberland, England, UK
8.6km / 5.3mi
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
Church in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK
10.9km / 6.8mi
Percy Cross
Percy Cross
Memorial in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Church of St Christopher
Church of St Christopher
Church building in Gunnerton, Northumberland, England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
Battle of Otterburn
Battle of Otterburn
1388 Medieval battle between England and Scotland
11.2km / 6.9mi
Church of St Mungo, Simonsburn
Church of St Mungo, Simonsburn
Church in Simonburn, Northumberland, England, UK
10.2km / 6.4mi
Romano-British Farmstead
Archaeological site in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Blakehope Roman Fort
Archaeological site in Rochester, Northumberland, England, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.8km / 8mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.2km / 7.6mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.8km / 8mi
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
12.9km / 8mi
Carrawburgh
Carrawburgh
Roman site in Northumberland, England, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi
Milecastle 33
Milecastle 33
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Milecastle 35
Milecastle 35
Milecastle on Hadrian's Wall
13.5km / 8.4mi
Military Way
Roman road south of Hadrian's Wall
12.8km / 7.9mi

About Bellingham

Bellingham, located in Northumberland, United Kingdom, is a charming village known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. One of the best things to do in Bellingham is to explore the stunning landscapes of Northumberland National Park. The area offers beautiful walking and cycling trails that take you through picturesque scenery and offer the chance to explore the local flora and fauna. Another highlight is a visit to Hareshaw Linn, a scenic waterfall nestled in ancient woodland, which makes for a tranquil and scenic walk. For those interested in history, Bellingham Heritage Centre provides insightful exhibitions about the region's past, including sections dedicated to railway history and local traditions.

Bellingham is also close to Kielder Water & Forest Park, which is perfect for those who enjoy water activities like kayaking and sailing or those who prefer forest trails. The park is a great place for wildlife watching, including spotting red squirrels and birds of prey. Visiting the St. Cuthbert's Church offers a glimpse into local religious history with its unique architecture and historical significance. Additionally, Bellingham serves as a base for exploring nearby historical sites, such as Hadrian's Wall, which provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the Roman history of the area.

In the village itself, you can enjoy traditional pubs and local eateries, where you can sample regional dishes and relax after a day of exploring. This mix of outdoor adventures, historical intrigue, and local culture makes Bellingham a well-rounded destination for visitors.




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