Only stopped in time to get a dessert and a cuppa, the staff were both very friendly and helpful; the dessert, lemon cheese cake with ice cream was to die for. I would definitely call in again hopefully for longer if I’m up that way again.
Only called in for a sandwich lunch.
I had the wonderful roast beef while my wife had the pork. Both were great. I topped mine off with a pint of sycamore gap, one of their own brewed beers and thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff were run ragged as it's a very busy place, but could not have been more helpful.
The Sill is free to enter, you pay for the parking (number plate recognition). It's a great starting point for walks or stop on a walk.
Beautiful building, great view from the roof. Took us a little while before we found some of the plants, showed on the leaflet that grow on the roof. There were more than on first view seen.
Nice shop, we bought some beers as a present for family.
Was very interesting and useful. Thinks to learn for young and old would recommend to anyone who love the land and animals around them and care for the investment and what we do to take care of it. The sand pit was cool,I want one.
Great walk up to the Sycamore Gap from The Sill. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the confusing way that the cafe works, it is a wait to be seated affair which isn't well put across especially when you want to sit outside. The drinks weren't bad apart from the chai latte which apparently was a latte without coffee, but the cakes were mediocre and the scone was dry.
Elise Freshwater-Blizzard
+5
The staff here are so welcoming! It is a great place for kids to learn about the environment and environmental issues, whilst also having a cute little gift shop and cafe. The cafe food is SO GOOD. Staff are warm and polite, and the views are beautiful. A great place to stop off once you've done a bit of the wall for a relaxing coffee, or soup of the day. Great vegan options.
absolutely lovely place to visit scenery is amazing I advise wear walking boots though the trust looks after this place very well signs every where so you can't get lost couple of routes to take
We went onto the rooftop garden...the views were spectacular...we also went in the cafe and I bought a novel called Heaven field by L J Ross and the shop assistant told me how to visit the actual place...was amazing
A stunning centre and YHA from which to explore this amazing landscape ..do not miss it if you are interested in archaeology, the brilliant night sky, time out in nature with your family or by yourself, bring your bikes and enthusiasm for Roman Forts and the stunning remains, Hadrian's wall, thousands of Roman artefacts and the sheer pleasure of being outdoors in the fresh air walking in the footsteps of our ancestors.
Great site, lovely building, can even go on the roof. Excellent art exhibitions and play room. Good play area out the back. Didn't try the cafe but it smelt nice.
An excellent visitor centre.
The best Youth Hostel I have ever stayed at. We brought a group of 16 Yr3 students for a one night stay, whilst visiting Hadrian's Wall.
All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the food was superb and the rooms put me more in mind of a Premier Inn, than a Youth Hostel. Just about the only difference was the bunk beds, rather than singles or doubles
A great explanation centre, right next door to the wonderful natural geological feature of Great Whin Sill.
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