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Norham Turner Trail info board at the River Tweed

THE TURNER TRAIL

The Turner Trail, established by Norham Arts in 2019,  celebrates J.M.W. Turner's visits to Norham and invites visitors to discover the landscapes, castle and light that inspired one of Britain's greatest painters.

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THE TRAIL AT A GLANCE

  • FREE heritage trail around Norham village

  • DISTANCE: less than 1 mile

  • DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy

Map of The Turner Trail, Norham

FOLLOW TURNER'S JOURNEY

Three information boards around the village tell the story of Turner's visits and the landscapes that inspired his artworks.

LOCATION 1

COW HOLME

The Turner Trail, Norham - Info board for Location 1: Cow Holme

From the riverbank look towards the castle. Discover how Turner first captured this view in his sketchbooks.

LOCATION 2

VILLAGE GREEN

The Turner Trail, Norham - Info board for Location 2: Village Green

See how Turner's sketches and paintings recorded village life, the river, and Norham Castle.

LOCATION 3

NORHAM CASTLE

The Turner Trail, Norham - Info board for Location 3: Norham Castle

Climb up to the castle and learn how Turner's views changed as his style and use of light developed.

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