Wooler is an ancient market town and parish in Glendale, six miles east from the foot of the Cheviot Hills and sixteen miles from Berwick. The only market town in Glendale, Wooler was given to Robert de Musco Campo by Henry I in the twelfth century. When the family line expired, the land changed hands many times before coming to the Grey family who in turn passed it to the Earls of Tankerville, who are still the principal landowners to this day. In 1402 a famous battle was fought at Homildon Hill, between the Scots, led by the Earl of Douglas, and the English, led by Sir Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy. The English archers were instrumental in winning the battle and over the centuries, many coffins and skeletons have been discovered in the field where the battle took place. Wooler was burned down in 1722 but was rebuilt and went on to grow in size and population. The weekly and annual markets providing a valuable outlet for the largely agricultural area with its cattle and sheep farms as well as grains, especially corn. Close proximity to the Cheviots means that today, Wooler is popular amongst walkers, campers, hikers and ramblers and each summer the Glendale Festival attracts many tourists.
Attraction
College Valley Estate
Harthope Valley
Classes
Cottage
Croft Cottage
Dales Holiday Cottages
Doctor
Cheviot Medical Group
Glendale Surgery
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Inn
Black Bull Hotel
Tankerville Arms Hotel
Market
Pub and Bar
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Wooler CC (Cricket)
Shops
Glendale Garden Centre
The Good Life Shop
Woolerbooks
Places to Stay near Wooler
Black Bull Hotel (0.05 miles)
Rockliffe House (0.07 miles)
Rockliffe House is a 4 star fabulous 18th century stone built detached family run Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Wooler, also known as “The Gateway to the Cheviots”.
Wooler has excellent opportunities for walking ... More | visit website
Tankerville Arms Hotel (0.34 miles)
Our privately owned, professionally run hotel has been a favourite destination for travellers to Northumbria since the 17th Century, and today offers comfort and modern facilities within the traditional setting of a fine country hotel. ... More | visit website
Hemmel Bed and Breakfast (0.79 miles)
Firwood Bed & Breakfast (1.57 miles)
Set in an enviable; elevated position in tranquil Northumberland; this former hunting lodge is now bed and breakfast accommodation owned and operated by Mike and Beth Mills. The B&B overlooks the picturesque area of Glendale; ... More | visit websitePercy Arms Hotel (3.97 miles)
Chatton Park House B & B (4.69 miles)
Red Lion Inn (5.01 miles)
Hethpool House (6.01 miles)
White Swan Inn (6.12 miles)
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