Cherryburn

Cherryburn is the birthplace of Thomas Bewick, the 18th-century wood engraver and naturalist who revolutionised print art in Georgian England and is perhaps Northumberland's greatest artist. His tiny birthplace cottage and farmyard look out over the Tyne Valley at Mickley, and the 19th-century farmhouse beside it, the later home of the Bewick family, is now a museum holding an unrivalled collection of his work and an exhibition on his life, with a print room where his wood blocks are followed through to the finished print. Outside, the cottage garden attracts bees and butterflies, is planted to feel like the countryside Bewick drew, and holds a designated silent space for quiet reflection. Dogs, including assistance dogs, are welcome on short leads across the whole site, in the cottage, museum and print room as well as the garden. Reviewers single out the friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers, the printing demonstrations, where you can take a print home with you, and the lawn with games and deckchairs that keeps young children busy. Tips from visitors: it is a small place, and the car park has room for only 25 cars, pay and display through an app with free parking for members.