Milfield Travel Guide

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Remains of runways of RAF Milfield. A WWII RAF Fighter Command facility, opened in August 1942, used as one of a series of north Northumberland training bases. 59 Operational Training Unit trained some 1500 pilots in 34 months. The airfield was designed as a Class A expansion field, with runways in a triangular arrangement, and buildings dispersed around the perimeter to minimise disruption from enemy attack. The Miles Master Advanced Trainer aircraft was in common use for training but Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons were all flown here as were Canadian Air Force Thunderbirds, Mustangs and Lightnings. The site was one of only two used in 1944 to develop tactics for the use of air-to-ground rockets fired from Typhoon aircraft. A memorial to the men who served here is erected in the nearby Maelmin Heritage Centre car park 301587 The photo shows the remaining northerly apex of the triangular runway pattern. Much of the land to the south-east was removed for sand and gravel extraction by Tarmac, starting around 1960. Much of this land is now grassed over and used by the Borders (or Milfield) Gliding Club 1249908
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Remains of runways of RAF Milfield. A WWII RAF Fighter Command facility, opened in August 1942, used as one of a series of north Northumberland training bases. 59 Operational Training Unit trained some 1500 pilots in 34 months. The airfield was designed as a Class A expansion field, with runways in a triangular arrangement, and buildings dispersed around the perimeter to minimise disruption from enemy attack. The Miles Master Advanced Trainer aircraft was in common use for training but Hurricanes, Spitfires and Typhoons were all flown here as were Canadian Air Force Thunderbirds, Mustangs and Lightnings. The site was one of only two used in 1944 to develop tactics for the use of air-to-ground rockets fired from Typhoon aircraft. A memorial to the men who served here is erected in the nearby Maelmin Heritage Centre car park 301587 The photo shows the remaining northerly apex of the triangular runway pattern. Much of the land to the south-east was removed for sand and gravel extraction by Tarmac, starting around 1960. Much of this land is now grassed over and used by the Borders (or Milfield) Gliding Club 1249908
Photo by Andrew Curtis (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Houses on the outskirts of Milfield. Houses just off the A697 on the southern edge of Milfield, viewed from the carpark for RAF Milfield and the Maelmin Heritage Trail 1249023.
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Maelmin - reconstruction of 'dark age' hall Maelmin is a heritage site that tells the story of ancient Northumberland. The site was opened in 2000. There are three full-size archaeological reconstructions. This is a reconstruction of a dark age ‘hall’ based on the excavations held at Cheviot Quarry in 2005. http://www.maelmin.org.uk/index.html
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Red Lion Inn

Red Lion Inn

3.5 out of 5
Main Road Wooler England
The price is Rp1.988.327 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
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Rp2.385.992 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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Stay at this B&B in Wooler. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
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Dinner was delicious and high quality. Attentive and friendly staff. Quality real ale in the bar. Mix of locals and visitors. Spacious accommodations. Character and lovely atmosphere. Very dog friendly and interesting short walk nearby highlighting prehistoric and dark ages history.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Red Lion Inn
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is Rp5.074.968 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp5.074.968
Rp6.089.961 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
Fantastic hotel and staff! Great breakfast!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Purdy Lodge

Purdy Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Adderstone Services Belford England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Belford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)
Great site. Room service. Excellent food. Dog freindly

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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The Garden Rooms

The Garden Rooms

4 out of 5
Newton Hall Estate, Newton by the Sea Alnwick England
Stay at this business-friendly cabin in Alnwick. Enjoy free parking, bike hire on-site and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
Great facilities.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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Wood Sage

Wood Sage

3.5 out of 5
Bamburgh England
Stay at this golf cottage in Bamburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Bamburgh Castle and St Aidan's Church are located ...
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Kirk Cottage

Kirk Cottage

3 out of 5
Kelso Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Kelso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Cheviot Hills is located nearby.
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