Attractions
Alnwick
The historic town of Alnwick was voted the best place to live in the UK by Country Life magazine and certainly lives up to its image. With its unique history, its castle and the renowned Alnwick Garden, it has much to offer the visitor.
Featuring beautiful water gardens rose garden and topiary walks. The Duchess of Northumberland's dream to transform a derelict 12 acre walled garden into the most magnificent garden created anywhere in Europe. Amble
An ancient town at the mouth of the river Coquet. The harbour is seen as a traditional working fishing fleet port. Bamburgh
The idyllic country village of Bamburgh, previous seat of the kingdom of Northumbria, is set in one of the most breathtakingly picturesque coastal regions the country has to offer. Its enormous beaches go on for miles and the area has featured in many epic films. Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle is probably the finest castle in England. It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh, Northumberland. It commands stunning views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island and land' ward to the Cheviot Hills. Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Belsay Hall (1807), designed by Sir Charles in Greek Revival style after the Temple of Theseus, is of great architectural interest. Belsay Castle a 14th century three storey fortified medieval tower house with 9 foot thick walls. Additional building work in 1614 turned it into a Jacobean Manor House. Belsay Gardens listed Grade I in the Register of Parks and Gardens, with the dramatic Quarry Garden – a series of ravines, corridors and pinnacles enriched with all manner of rare and exotic plants. Berwick–upon–Tweed
The most northerly town in England, it has changed hands between England and Scotland thirteen times in its history. With town walls dating from the later Elizabethan Period, a seventieth century bridge crossing the River Tweed and the 1754 spired town hall. N.B. The 40 mile stretch of coast from Amble to Berwick-upon-Tweed has been officially recognised as both a "Heritage Coast" and an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" - to be conserved on behalf of the nation. Cheviot Hills
Northumberlands Rugged Moorland Border Country with Scotland and the Lothian Lowlands. Chillingham Castle
A Medieval family fortress, complete with jousting course and dungeons. Features include a torture chamber, antiques shop, woodland walks, furnished rooms, topiary garden and traditional crafts displays. Chillingham Wild White Cattle
Before the dawn of history, wild cattle roamed the forests of Britain. These are the sole survivors, pure bred and uncrossed with domestic cattle, cared for at Chillingham on land untouched by man for 1,000 years. Not just cattle...also Red Squirrels, Roe and Fallow Deer. Cragside House, Gardens & Estate
The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity. Dunstanburgh Castle
A magnificent ruin dominating a lonely stretch of Northumberland’s beautiful coastline, Dunstanburgh must be reached on foot along paths following the rocky shore. Embleton Bay
Voted number one of England's most breathtaking beaches, with apricot-coloured sand and views to the dramatic medieval ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle. Farne Islands
Providing a home for many species of sea birds during the summer months and a colony of grey seals. With trips to the Farne Island Group from nearby Seahouses and Bamburgh. Flooden Field
Site of the 1513 battle between the Scots and the English. A stone monument was erected in 1910 and information boards explain the vital army positions. Hadrian’s Wall
Roman boundary between England and Scotland: the most spectacular Roman ruins in Britain. There are over 11 Roman forts and museums open to visitors along the length of the Hadrian’s Wall. Kielder Water
The largest man-made inland lake in Western Europe. You can take a Ferry Cruise around Kielder Water. Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
Access to Holy Island is by means of a tidal causeway and is only accessible at low tide; please check the tide time tables. Lindsfarne Priory
The North's cradle of Christianity, founded by St. Aidan in the 7th Century to convert Pagan Northumbria, later followed by St. Cuthbert and home to the Lindisfarne Gospels. Lindisfarne Lutyen’s Castle
Built on the orders of Henry VIII in 1550 (using stones taken from Lindisfarne Priory) to protect Holy Island from attack by the Scots. The castle is filled with Flemish furniture - also Gertrude Jeckyll garden. Wallington Hall
Set in 100 acres of lawn, lakes and woodland. Featuring fine collections of porcelain, dolls houses and a Museum of Curiosities.
The historic town of Alnwick was voted the best place to live in the UK by Country Life magazine and certainly lives up to its image. With its unique history, its castle and the renowned Alnwick Garden, it has much to offer the visitor.
Alnwick Castle
Is described as one of the finest castles in the British Isles. Originally built to defend England's northern most border, it's now the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. As well as being a location for the Harry Potter films, the Castle is a fascinating place to visit in its own right with its stunning riverside grounds.
Featuring beautiful water gardens rose garden and topiary walks. The Duchess of Northumberland's dream to transform a derelict 12 acre walled garden into the most magnificent garden created anywhere in Europe. Amble
An ancient town at the mouth of the river Coquet. The harbour is seen as a traditional working fishing fleet port. Bamburgh
The idyllic country village of Bamburgh, previous seat of the kingdom of Northumbria, is set in one of the most breathtakingly picturesque coastal regions the country has to offer. Its enormous beaches go on for miles and the area has featured in many epic films. Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle is probably the finest castle in England. It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh, Northumberland. It commands stunning views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island and land' ward to the Cheviot Hills. Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Belsay Hall (1807), designed by Sir Charles in Greek Revival style after the Temple of Theseus, is of great architectural interest. Belsay Castle a 14th century three storey fortified medieval tower house with 9 foot thick walls. Additional building work in 1614 turned it into a Jacobean Manor House. Belsay Gardens listed Grade I in the Register of Parks and Gardens, with the dramatic Quarry Garden – a series of ravines, corridors and pinnacles enriched with all manner of rare and exotic plants. Berwick–upon–Tweed
The most northerly town in England, it has changed hands between England and Scotland thirteen times in its history. With town walls dating from the later Elizabethan Period, a seventieth century bridge crossing the River Tweed and the 1754 spired town hall. N.B. The 40 mile stretch of coast from Amble to Berwick-upon-Tweed has been officially recognised as both a "Heritage Coast" and an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" - to be conserved on behalf of the nation. Cheviot Hills
Northumberlands Rugged Moorland Border Country with Scotland and the Lothian Lowlands. Chillingham Castle
A Medieval family fortress, complete with jousting course and dungeons. Features include a torture chamber, antiques shop, woodland walks, furnished rooms, topiary garden and traditional crafts displays. Chillingham Wild White Cattle
Before the dawn of history, wild cattle roamed the forests of Britain. These are the sole survivors, pure bred and uncrossed with domestic cattle, cared for at Chillingham on land untouched by man for 1,000 years. Not just cattle...also Red Squirrels, Roe and Fallow Deer. Cragside House, Gardens & Estate
The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity. Dunstanburgh Castle
A magnificent ruin dominating a lonely stretch of Northumberland’s beautiful coastline, Dunstanburgh must be reached on foot along paths following the rocky shore. Embleton Bay
Voted number one of England's most breathtaking beaches, with apricot-coloured sand and views to the dramatic medieval ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle. Farne Islands
Providing a home for many species of sea birds during the summer months and a colony of grey seals. With trips to the Farne Island Group from nearby Seahouses and Bamburgh. Flooden Field
Site of the 1513 battle between the Scots and the English. A stone monument was erected in 1910 and information boards explain the vital army positions. Hadrian’s Wall
Roman boundary between England and Scotland: the most spectacular Roman ruins in Britain. There are over 11 Roman forts and museums open to visitors along the length of the Hadrian’s Wall. Kielder Water
The largest man-made inland lake in Western Europe. You can take a Ferry Cruise around Kielder Water. Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
Access to Holy Island is by means of a tidal causeway and is only accessible at low tide; please check the tide time tables. Lindsfarne Priory
The North's cradle of Christianity, founded by St. Aidan in the 7th Century to convert Pagan Northumbria, later followed by St. Cuthbert and home to the Lindisfarne Gospels. Lindisfarne Lutyen’s Castle
Built on the orders of Henry VIII in 1550 (using stones taken from Lindisfarne Priory) to protect Holy Island from attack by the Scots. The castle is filled with Flemish furniture - also Gertrude Jeckyll garden. Wallington Hall
Set in 100 acres of lawn, lakes and woodland. Featuring fine collections of porcelain, dolls houses and a Museum of Curiosities.