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
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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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SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is ฿9,371 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿9,371
฿11,245 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
Whole experience was first class, particularly notable was quality of food, the smell of the many wood burning fires and of course the spa area is one of the best I have ever been to.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
Great location , courteous staff .

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Doxford Chathill England
The price is ฿5,420 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,420
฿6,504 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chathill. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews)
Beautiful hotel and excellent restaurant

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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! (241 reviews)
Staff lovely and could not be more helpful. Rooms and grounds are superb and well maintained. Will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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Larkhall Burn

Larkhall Burn

3.5 out of 5
Burn Wynd Jedburgh Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Jedburgh. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Jedburgh Castle & Jail Museum and Jedburgh Abbey ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Larkhall Burn
A beautiful cottage, very clean and comfortable. Margaret was an excellent host, couldn’t have been more helpful and quick response to any communication.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Composers at Woodlands

Composers at Woodlands

5 out of 5
Woodlands Berwick-upon-Tweed England
Stay at this luxury cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a computer station. Popular attractions The Swan Centre for Leisure and Salt ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great size place for the price

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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From Holy Island to Harry Potter: Family-friendly Private Tour

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