4 miles from Thirston Parish

The beautiful 12th-century church of the Augustinian priory of Brinkburn survives completely roofed and restored, while parts of the monastic buildings are incorporated into the adjacent manor house.

6 miles from Thirston Parish

If you are planning a fun family day out in Northumberland then look no further than Warkworth Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowning a hilltop above the River Coquet.

8 miles from Thirston Parish

The riverside ruins, principally the solar tower, of a manor house progressively fortified against the Scots during the 14th century.

13 miles from Thirston Parish

With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.

15 miles from Thirston Parish

Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile.

19 miles from Thirston Parish

A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) thick in places.