The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre
The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre
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The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre
Hiking
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Cycling
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Road cycling
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5.0
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July 23, 2025
Cycling
It features interactive exhibitions on nature, climate, and culture, a panoramic roof terrace with views of the landscape, a café with local products, and a shop featuring regional crafts.
Since July 2025, it has also been home to an impressive art installation around the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which was felled in 2023. The remaining trunk now serves as a memorial and meeting place.
•March 15, 2025
Hiking
September 4, 2019
Cycling
The centre emphasises care for nature and transform how people connect with landscape. Open daily from 9.30am - 6pm, you can visit the landscape exhibition, try local food at the cafe, browse local products and crafts at the shop and gain an insight into the surrounding countryside. You can find more information here: thesill.org.uk
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Elevation 220 m
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Military Road, Once Brewed, Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7AN
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