Bonnie

Bonnie sits just outside Stocksfield in Northumberland, a proper slice of industrial heritage that most visitors drive straight past without noticing. It's a historic site with roots in the area's mining and industrial past - the kind of place that rewards a bit of curiosity and a willingness to look beyond the surface.

The site itself tells the story of Northumberland's working life. You get a genuine sense of how people lived and laboured here, without any of the polished museum treatment. It's rough around the edges in the best way possible. History buffs will find plenty to chew on, particularly if you're interested in how the landscape was shaped by industry rather than just tourism.

Walks in the area are solid. The surrounding countryside offers decent rambling if you're staying at Valley View Camping & Glamping down the road - that's only two miles away and gets cracking reviews. Pair a morning here with an afternoon exploring the broader Tyne Valley and you've got a proper half-day sorted.

Honestly? Bonnie works best if you're already in the area rather than as a destination in itself. It's not a blockbuster attraction that'll keep families entertained for hours. But if you're camping nearby and fancy understanding what the North East was actually built on - beyond the tourist trail - it's worth the short drive from Stocksfield. You'll leave with a different perspective on the landscape.