The Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre is one of the focal points of the local community offering a main pool which is 25 m x 10 m, a learner pool which is 10 m x 8 m and a paddling pool which is 3 m x 3 m. The leisure centre also has a sports hall, fitness suite, changing and shower areas, cafe facilities, adventure play area, tennis court, picnic area and squash courts.
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As tourist numbers continue to grow in the north-east of England why not check out the North East History Tours website at www.NorthEastHistoryTours.co.uk and peruse the list of themed history tours available in the region. Whether you are interested in Christian Heritage, Border Warfare or the Mining and Railway history which has dominated the region for many years, there is something for you on the website.
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The famous Haltwhistle Rings are a set of 22 circular walks in and around the Haltwhistle region which take in some of the most breathtaking sights in the UK. This is true Roman Wall country taking in the highs and lows of the Haltwhistle countryside, the peaks and troughs of the Roman Wall and farmland and forestry as far as the eye can see.

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There are few walking holidays which can match the Hadrian’s Wall walk which stretches from Wallsend in the East to Bowness-on-Solway in the West taking in 84 miles of unbroken and uninterrupted walking. While Haltwhistle is the more prominent of the tourist destinations almost within touching distance of the Roman Wall there are many more places along the Hadrians Wall Walk worth taking in.

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