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An exterior shot of The Sill Discovery Centre.
A mother and daughter sit at a table drinking from white mugs. A table number 4 is displayed and they are eating afternoon tea.
An ariel view of the Sill Discovery Centre. It is set in a landscape of green hills and trees.
Two young girls look at toys in a gift shop. They are each holding toys taken from a display.
A group of people walk along a pathway with green grass and purple headed flowers in the foreground.
A man and teenage girl walk along a metal grated path in front of glass building. They are wearing waterproofs and hats.
A man holds a baby as they look at a display in an exhibition.

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre

The Sill is the perfect place for families to begin exploring Northumberland National Park. There’s a fully interactive landscape exhibition, augmented reality sandbox to make your own landscape, outdoor playscape, cafe and shop. Located just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall, The Sill is where adventures begin.

Price: Free entry (some events are ticketed).

What’s On: See latest events here

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Other facilities

  • Visiting exhibition programme
  • Fun, family friendly craft and educational activities and events
  • Rooftop walk
  • Café
  • Shop
  • Children’s outdoor playscape

How to find us

Address: National Landscape Discovery Centre, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7AN

The AD122 bus service stops at The Sill

Car park available with EV charging and cycle hub including racks, Ebike charger and cycle repair station.

Access

More information here.

Before you visit

At Family Explorers we do our best to keep this listing up to date but we recommend checking websites for any updates on facilities and opening times before you go.

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