Location
Grid Reference: NY 753 668 (OS Outdoor Leisure 43)
Ownership
Northumberland National Park Authority
Description
Once Brewed provides inspiration, orientation and information to visitors about the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site and Northumberland National Park. Next door is the Once Brewed Youth Hostel and close by is The Twice Brewed Inn.
Access
Drivers are signposted from the B6318 and from the A69 at Bardon Mill. The Hadrian’s Cycleway passes 500m to the south of the site and both the Hadrian’s Path National Trail and the Pennine Way National Trail pass along the Wall 750m north of it. There is also a bus stop for the Hadrian’s Wall Bus (AD122), which runs a daily service between Easter and October.
Facilities
- Tearoom (simple refreshments with 8 person sit down facility)
- Toilets (including disabled)
- Tourist Information Centre
- Interpretive displays
- Retail Area
- Public Water Tap
- Public Telephone
- Free Internet access
- Wi-Fi access
- Cycle Stands (2 lockable. 2 Open stands)
- Car Parking Max: 57 bays including 1 bay for disabled badge holders (£1.00 per car per day)
- Coach Parking Max: 3 Coaches (£5.00 per coach per day)
- Accommodation (Youth Hostel and accommodation at the Twice Brewed Inn)
- Picnic Tables
- Dogs, under close supervision
- Lighting and Power (by prior arrangement only)
- National Park Ranger Base
- Post Box
Car Park concessions for Charity-led Walks only
- Coach Parking Charges would be halved
- Up to 10 vehicles(minibuses and cars) would not be charged at all
- Over 10 vehicles (minibuses and cars) would be charged half price
- If you have more than 20 vehicles (minibuses and cars) you must contact Twice Brewed Inn next door to negotiate additional car parking space
- Ranger time – free
Access & Land Management Issues
The field to the south of Once Brewed is owned by the National Trust. Access to the Trail from this site involves crossing the B6318, a fast and dangerous road. For large groups, this could be hazardous and may require Police involvement. Event planners are requested to be familiar with new Open Access legislation that applies to land either side of the route (see http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk). National Trust byelaws apply on their estate, particularly for dog owners. Note: National Park Rangers will monitor all Event activities to assess their impact on the surrounding environment.
Contact
Paget Lazzari, Senior Ranger
Email: paget.lazzari@nnpa.org.uk
+44 (0) 1434 344430
Mobile: 07795 834951