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THE LATEST NEWS, UPDATES AND INSPIRATION FROM THE MATFEN HALL ESTATE.

Wildly Romantic – Your Valentine’s Stay In Northumberland

  • By Matfen Hall
  • | Seasonal Celebrations |

Ancient landscapes, wild coastal paths and endless starry skies - a Valentine’s stay in Northumberland will sweep your loved one of their feet. And, hidden away in 300 acres of private parkland at the heart of the countryside, Matfen Hall sets the scene for unforgettable romance. Secluded, peaceful and aglow with rich history and warm natural charm, relax into 5 star luxury and let the everyday simply drift away. Whether...

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Join Us For An Unforgettable Burns Night In Northumberland

  • By Matfen Hall
  • | Seasonal Celebrations |
  • | Stay |

Join us to celebrate Burns Night in Northumberland and turn January into a time of feast, fireside moments and warm tradition. Set in 300-acres of frosted Northumbrian parkland, the oak-panelled heritage and crackling fires of our Gothic manor offer an atmospheric and unforgettable setting to celebrate the great Scottish bard. A Toast To Rabbie - our Burns Night event takes place on Saturday, 24th January 2026 from 7pm til late. An...

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The Golden Age of Northumbria: Bede, Saints and Learning

  • By Matfen Hall
  • | Northumberland |

There was a time, long before Oxford and Cambridge, when the brightest minds in Europe looked north. In the eighth century, while much of the continent lay in shadow after the fall of Rome, a quiet brilliance flickered along the North Sea coast of England. In windswept monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow, monks copied books, calculated eclipses and wrote histories that would outlast kingdoms. This was the golden age of...

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