Warkworth

Surrounded by rolling wooded hills and rich farmland, Warkworth is a picturesque village nestled in a valley by a winding creek and an old millpond. It has a vibrant and active arts community and the main street boasts a variety of unique galleries where you can see the works of dozens of regional artists, from pottery and paintings to glass, woodwork and jewellery.

Favourite annual events include the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival and the Warkworth Western Weekend, while house and garden tours, an agricultural fair and the Perfect Pie Contest round out the calendar. And don't miss the Long Lunch in August, when the main street becomes one long dining table at which you're invited to enjoy a delicious dinner complete with corn on the cob and homemade pie!

If you're a golfer, you'll want to know that Warkworth offers three first-class, 18-hole golf courses set amid the peace and tranquility of nature. When it's time to eat and sleep, dine at one of the town's many diverse eateries, then enjoy sweet dreams at a B&B in a restored heritage home.