About Us
The Three Wheat Heads is a charming three hundred year old Northumbrian country restaurant and pub in the attractive village of Thropton, just two miles from Rothbury and only twelve miles from Alnwick
Only four miles away is Cragside House, previously owned by Lord Armstrong and has always been a popular tourist attraction with its stunning walks, formal gardens, fantastic scenery and a beautiful house that reflects one man`s dreams and inventions.
No visit to Northumerland would be complete without a trip to Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens. The Castle is owned by the Percy family and still resides the present Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.Upon entering the Castle grounds, you can take a guided tour of the state rooms, play in the Knights Quest area or explore the extensive grounds around the Castle. Known as the "Windsor of the North" Alnwick Castle is famous for providing the location for the recent Harry Potter films and you are able to see the battlements and the opposing ramparts used in the scenes.
Alnwick Gardens, created by Her Grace , the Duchess of Northumberland attracts visitor`s world wide. Visit the ornimental garden with a large range of beautiful David Austin roses or take a tour of the Poison Gardens. For a meal with a difference, the unique Treehouse restaurant is well worth a visit.
Fishing has always been a big attraction in Northumberland and much has been reported about the quality of fishing on the River Coquet and we have the fishing rights to the stretch of the Coquet that runs through our grounds.
Kielder Reservoir is always a popular fishing hotspot. Situated deep in the heart of Kielder Forrest, this vast man made lake is fabulous for both fishing and watersports.
Thropton and Rothbury lie next to the Northumberland National Park whose dramatic hills and sheltered valleys stretch from Hadrian`s Wall to the Scottish borders
There is always plenty to see and do in and around the Northumberland National Park including bird watching, cycling, fell running, fishing, gardens to visit horse riding, painting, rock climbing, walking as well as a mutitude of world class golf courses and the legendry Northumbrian coastline
The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(AONB)is among the finest landscape of the country.It was designated in 1958 and covers 39 miles of coast from Berwick to the Couqet Estuary.Within this stretch of coastline is some of the most dramatic coastal scenery- Hill top castles, sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and isolated islands.