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Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

North East

Gorge of the River Allen with ornamental and ancient woodland

near Ridley Hall, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7BP

Wooden summer house at Allen Banks surrounded by trees in autumn colours of red and orange

Important notice

Allen Banks & Staward Gorge will be closing on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October in anticipation of high winds from Storm Amy. Post-storm checks will be carried out on Monday 6th with the hope of reopening on Tuesday 7th.

Planning your visit

Visiting Allen Banks with your dog 

With woodland to explore, sticks, and plenty of ground to cover, Allen Banks is a slice of canine heaven. Bring your dog here for an outdoor treat. Allen Banks and Staward Gorge is a one pawprint rated place. 

Two visitors walking a dog along a leafy woodland path at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

Wild adventures await at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge this autumn 

Get out into nature and explore ancient woodlands, discover wild animals and take some time out to tackle a few of the activities on your list of ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’. Whether you’re searching for six-legged critters on a bug hunt or building a den, the woodland at Allen Banks is the perfect place for family fun.

A photographer photographs autumn colour in the trees at Allen Banks

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge map 

Take a look at the map of Allen Banks and Staward Gorge to help plan your visit.

Two visitors in raincoats exploring the autumnal garden at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

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