Northumberland takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria and is one of the wildest and most beautiful of Englands counties. Other regions may have more dramatic mountains or more gentle and picturesque countryside but few have such large unspoilt areas. Northumberland is the least densely populated County in England. It has its own National Park, its own flag, its own tartan and its own dialect with more castles open to the public than any other county - a relic of the long and bloody conflicts fought against the Scots. The Romans were the first to try to cut off the Scottish barbarians by building Hadrians Wall - much of its 73 mile length still remains.
Pay a visit to the town of Hexham, which still holds the title of England’s favourite market town, then head north to Alnwick which is dominated by its medieval castle and home to the best second-hand bookshop in the world – Barter Books. In the far north lies Berwick-upon-Tweed close to the Scottish Border where you can find a wide range of things to do Or you might wish to make a visit to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle.
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19 and the recommendation to avoid gatherings and crowded places, The Belford Museum has made the difficu...
Visit Berwick Museum and Art Gallery, located in the Ravensdowne Barracks - the first purpose-built army barracks in England. Home to the Berwic...
Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland also called the Roman Wall, Picts Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, was a defensive fortification in the Roman ...
At Hexham Old Gaol Museum, delve into what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s at our Scheduled Ancient Monument. Visit Hexham Old G...
Unveiled in December 2013 Northumberland International Dark Sky Park is Europes largest area of protected nigth sky at 572 square miles. It is offi...
At Kielder Cycle Centre, Hexham we have a large range of bikes for hire, which includes mountain bikes, hybrids, gravel bikes, kids bikes and child...
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England. It is situated high upon Black Fell overlook...
Kielder Water is a large man made reservoir in Northumberland in North East England. It is the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom by cap...
A stunning 13th Century Grade 1 listed building, Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum boasts a treasure trove of instruments for your enjoyment. With ...
Newcastle International Airport is an international airport located near the main area of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 5 nautical miles north-west...
The Northumberland Coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covering 100 miles of coastline from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the R...
The National Park welcomes you with some of the most undiscovered landscapes in the country. However, don't let this tranquility affect your vi...
Northumberland Sporting Clays is a shooting school, not a shooting ground, and offer bespoke claypigeon shooting lessons to both novices and experi...
Pedal Power Cycling Ltd, Amble offer cycle hire for all abilities and ages, all our bikes come fully equipped with helmet, lock, repair kit, spare ...
Turboventure, Matfen offers exciting, unique and 'turbocharged' activities ideal for your team, stag/hen party or family. We are pleased...
Warkworth Beach is a stunning beach that runs from Birling Carrs to Amble Breakwater. Many visitors who stay in Warkworth are probably not aware of...
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Whalton Manor Gardens, in the unspoilt village of Whalton, is one of Northumberland's 'must-see' gems. In a vast county renowned for it...
A world away from a traditional mining museum, Woodhorn Museum, Ashington is well-known for its fun events programme, including family picnic days,...