Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

Venture outdoors and explore the woods at Allen Banks. See what wildlife you can spot on this woodland walk, venture past the Tarn, and hear about the history of this Victorian wilderness garden. Click here to download the walk...

We like to think of this as a pretty cool place anyway. But. If you also have a dog then it may just become thee best place ever! Please do keep them on a lead through the farmers fields and tidy up after them. Once you're into the woods, they can run wild and roam free. There's plenty of sticks and scents to choose from.

Find out what the team have been up to lately, including the restoration of the public right of way

Flooding, strong winds and storm damage... Allen Banks has seen it all the last four years. With your help, we're restoring the woodland and pathways back to their former glory. We've still got a long way to go, but wouldn't be where we are today without your support. Thank you.

Found just 50 yards from the historical Housesteads Fort, this cottage was originally built in the 19th Century. Housesteads Farm (as it was then) was home to the Thompsons who farmed the area and also played a role as custodians of the Wall. Later, the sitting room was used by antiquarian John Clayton when he was working on the excavation of Housesteads Fort.

Springwell Cottage was converted from a pair of 18th Century farm workers' cottages making it extremely spacious and comfortable. Plus, it's set in wide open countryside with Hadrian’s Wall only half a mile away it's the perfect back drop! (Sleeps 6)

Just 200 metres walking distance to Hadrian’s Wall, Peel Cottage was built in the 1850’s and a plaque above the door records its opening as a bothy by the late Queen Mother. A charming single-storey cottage perfect for a romantic getaway. (Sleeps 2)