Location: Coldstream
Top Things to do in Coldstream
The 10 Best Things to Do in Coldstream, United Kingdom (UK)
Coldstream (Scottish Gaelic: An Sruthan Fuar, Scots: Caustrim) is a town and civil parish in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. A former burgh, Coldstream is the home of the Coldstream Guards, a regiment in the British Army.
Restaurants in Coldstream
1. Walk This Way - Military Surplus Store
Overall Ratings
5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By tutburycarrs - Tutbury, United Kingdom
Just visited Coldstream museum and then went on to the town. Nothing much to see AND THEN... this shop was amazing the displays and hidden museum was great loads of WW1 and WW2 militaria quizzes and lots of authentic stuff to look at. Great fun...Morehi tutburycarrs! thank you for your review. We very pleased you enjoyed visiting us. Trevor
2. Heatherslaw Light Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Gareth S - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
It is not just about the train. Heatherslaw and Etal are both quaint. At Heatherslaw there is the mill and a tearoom and Etal (at the other end of the line) is Etal Castle. The railway runs along the River Till. Hidden gem.
3. Norham Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By bluelizard - N Wales
Larger than it looks when you first arrive from the free car park, entrance is also free. Ruined but the information boards provide useful information and graphics to help. The Great Tower is fairly intact and you can access the upper floors via a sturdy stone spiral staircase to see the detail up close and for a birds eye view over the ruins. Dog friendly. No toilets or facilities but the village is a short walk downhill. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there capped off with a short walk down to the River Tweed following one of the many footpaths.
4. Etal Castle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By R4833HTmichaele - Bedale, United Kingdom
Took the grandsons to look round the display before entering the castle was very educational explaining how the castle came into being and changed from a fortified Manor House into a full blown castle we all enjoyed the visit
5. The Hirsel Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
The Hirsel Golf Club is arguably one of Scotland's best kept secrets and indeed has recently been featured in Golf Monthly's Top 100 Hidden Gems of UK & Ireland! Golfers who find their way to the club know they have arrived at a special place from the moment they turn the final bend on the long driveway to the Club and see a magnificent view of the imposing clubhouse and course beyond them.
Reviewed By Worlad - Newcastle upon tyne
had a little trip just over the border to play Co;dstream golf club
an absolute joy
a fantastic layout i would never get sick of playing here
they have a special offer on at the moment 2 4 1 on a tuesday afternoon
give yourself a treat and visit
its a must play
6. Flodden Battlefield
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By bluelizard - N Wales
Having passed several signs to the battlefield, we decided to pay a visit. Ample parking near the church and a short peaceful walk up to the monument. Dogs welcome. The 'Remembering Flodden Project' have done an excellent job of maintaining and promoting the site. No garish visitor centre here, just peace and quiet, with footpaths (suitable for wheelchairs) leading to the monument. Information leaflet available for a small donation. Tractors crisscross the land and wildlife abounds, difficult to imagine the terrible scenes that took place over 500 years ago. The interpretation panels clearly show the battle lines, still visible to this day, very poignant. A visit to nearby St Paul's Church with its beautiful Chancel Arch is worthwhile - bodies of both the Scots and English, including King James IV, were laid here.
7. Paxton House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
One of the finest examples of an 18th-century Palladian Country house in all of Britain. There are many activities at Paxton House to keep you busy for a whole day, including house tours, boat trips and net fishing on the River Tweed, tearoom and gift shop, extensive grounds and Gardens, galleries and Exhibitions. We also have different types of accommodation, including an apartment, a lodge and a caravan park if you wish to stay and enjoy Paxton House for longer.
Reviewed By Lindisfarnegirl - Reading, United Kingdom
We came to Paxton House to take part in the Christmas Cracker. It was a remarkable experience. The house was decorated from top to bottom with great skill. There were over 60 stalls plus many other attractions: Santa in the library with beautifully wrapped gifts,an...MoreThank you for your kind review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed all aspects of the Christmas Cracker, it is always lovely to get such positive feedback for our events. We hope to welcome you back to Paxton House throughout the 2018 season.
8. Floors Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 575 reviews
5 star visitor attraction in the Scottish Borders and the largest inhabited castle in Scotland.Built in 1721 in the historic town of Kelso, Floors Castle is home to the 10th Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Its spectacular state rooms display an outstanding collection of paintings, tapestries and furniture, enhanced with family photos. Within the grounds, there is much to see and do including riverside and woodland walks, adventure Playgrounds, two cafe's and gift shops . The Gardens include a woodland plantation, a french style parterre and a traditional walled Gardens renowned for its herbaceous borders together with a children's adventure playground.
Reviewed By Jan A - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We were looking forward to our visit to Floors Castle. Staying in Kelso we opted to walk to it so that we could take in the whole view of it with it being so big.
Entrance for 2 adults and one child was £29. We did not think that this was good value for money as it took us an hour at a very leisurely pace to wander round the rooms that were open. Most of the Castle is closed to the public. We also walked the Gardens which were nothing astounding.
A very disappointing visit I’m afraid.
9. Hirsel Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Ronnie J - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We visited this place as one of the stops on a 5 day Vintage Car Rally.
It was a very pleasant stop with the Cottage Tea Room providing everyone with an excellent light lunch.
There are a number of interesting craft shops and the loch with swans and ducks added a very pleasant ambience.
There is no admission charge although there is a £2.50 charge for parking.
I would consider this is excellent value.
10. Heatherslaw Corn Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Restored and fully operational Victorian watermill in North Northumberland which makes wholegrain, stoneground flour from locally grown cereals using traditional methods. Visitors can explore the building, watch the milling process from grain to flour, learn about life as a 19th century miller and much more! Hands-on activities for children. Visitor Centre, Gift Shop and Tearoom on site. Due to nature of building it is not wheelchair accessible. The Mill is open seasonally, from late March until the beginning of November.
Reviewed By Wirral P
A small mill museum. Staff are very helpful and very knowledgeable. We were shown around the mill wheel and how it works by a friendly Scottish lady. She was very informative and chatted about how the mill worked and how the flour produced can be...MoreThank you for your review, we're so pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We hope you will visit again - and tell your friends to visit too! thanks again.
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