Northumberland has more than 150 attractions for you to visit, ranging from castles and historic sites including Hadrian's Wall, gardens and stately homes, museums, and plenty of places to visit along the coast and in the countryside.
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You will never be short of stunning sights and unforgettable days out when you visit us.
Of course, there's the world famous Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain's biggest building project that still dominates the county's landscape almost 2,000 years after it was constructed. American newspaper USA Today described the wall as "better than Stonehenge".
We have a rich and proud history that we still love to celebrate - be sure to join us!
There are signs of ancient civilisation in the mysterious cup and ring stone carvings that dot the county, early Christianity was nurtured at the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland Coast and Northumberland was often at the centre of various disputes between England and Scotland.
If you are a lover of gardens and grand stately homes, then Northumberland has plenty to offer. Of course you will have heard of The Alnwick Garden, the finest contemporary garden in the UK, but other equally delightful gardens can be found at Howick Hall and Cragside Estate to name but a few.
If you are unlucky enough to have timed your visit to Northumberland during one of the few rainy days, there are plenty of all weather attractions to enthral you. Woodhorn Museum & Northumberland Archives is home to a fascinating exhibition on the mining heritage of Northumberland as well as ever changing interactive exhibitions. Museums and galleries can also be found within many of our great castles and along Hadrian's Wall.
And last but by no means least, there is the Northumberland countryside, home to some of our greatest landscapes. However, these are not just pretty landscapes; they are landscapes that are perfect for outdoor activities, with everything from walking and cycling, to fishing and wildlife watching.
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Tower Knowe Visitor Centre
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Location
Kielder
Tower Knowe, the gateway centre to Kielder Water & Forest Park, is an ideal location to orientate yourself and find out what you can do and where. Why not discover the area's rich history at the Explore Centre?
From here you can board...
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Meldon Park Kitchen Garden
Type
Garden
Location
Hartburn
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- +44 01670 772341
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Kielder
Minotaur is located in the grounds of Kielder Castle. Wheelchair users can access the work via the Duchess trail.
The Minotaur Maze is a must for children and adults alike. The adventurous will discover a number of special features that...- Telephone:
- +44 01434 220616
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Wallington House, Gardens & Estate
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Historic House / Palace
Location
Cambo
Discover Wallington, much-loved home to generations of the unconventional Treveylan family and a magnificent estate where politics and play came together in the heart of Northumberland.
Visit the impressive, yet friendly house, and...
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- +44 01670 773600
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Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
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Museum
Location
Morpeth
Set in a 13thC church building, this unusual museum specialises in the history and development of Northumbrian small pipes and their music. An ingenious sound system brings the pipes to life and each visitor may listen to the music through...
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- +44 01670 500717
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Warkworth Castle
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Castle / Fort
Location
Warkworth
The magnificent cross-shaped keep of Warkworth, crowning a hilltop rising steeply above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in Northumberland.
The castle's most famous owners were the...
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- +44 01665 711423
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Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Type
Museum
Location
Newbiggin by the Sea
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, the newest attraction on the beautiful Northumberland coastline, offers a unique experience for visitors. Telling the story of a community’s life by the sea – the heroism and the hardship – the beachside Centre...
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- +44 01670 811 951
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Howick Gardens & Arboretum
Type
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Location
Howick
Howick Hall Gardens are deliberately aimed at garden lovers and are a plantsman’s delight with extensive grounds offering a stunning variety of unusual plants throughout the seasons.
BBC Gardeners’ World magazine included the gardens in a...- Telephone:
- +44 01665 577285/577191
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Northumberland Cheese Company
Type
Farm
Location
Seaton Burn
Northumberland Cheese Company was started by Mark Robertson at Soppitt Farm in 1984. Milking a few sheep and a few cows, cheese from Northumberland was reborn!Our cheeses are still made in a traditional way, with slow batch pasteurising to...
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Alnwick Castle
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Alnwick
Alnwick Castle is a family day out to fire the imagination. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, it is one of the largest inhabited castles in England and is known as The Windsor of the North.
The castle has dominated the town...- Telephone:
- +44 01665 510777
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Brinkburn Priory
Type
Abbey / Priory
Location
Nr Longframlington, Rothbury
Founded in 1135 for canons of the Augustinian order, Brinkburn was restored in the 19th century and now survives in its entirety as Northumberland's finest example of early Gothic architecture. It is easy to understand why the Augustinian...
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- +44 01665 570628
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Berwick Parish Church
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Church / Chapel
Location
Berwick Upon Tweed
Berwick Parish Church - dedicated to The Holy Trinity & Saint Mary, is a rare example of Civil War Church. Opened in 1652 - it is the only parish church built under Cromwell. The church contains one of the earliest installations by Sir...
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- +44 01289 306136
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Coquet Island
Type
Nature Reserve
Location
Amble
St Cuthbert came to Coquet Island more than 1300 years ago; but today there are a few more visitors on this amazing island. Each year in spring and summer Coquet Island becomes home to 35,000 nesting sea birds, some coming from as far away...
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- +44 01665 712313
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Dunstanburgh Castle
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Craster
The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle tower over the Northumberland coastal line. It is an ideal family day out with a picnic area, fantastic views, and it is not far from the Scottish Borders.
The Castle was built on the most magnificent...
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- +44 01665 576231
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Hexham Abbey
Type
Abbey / Priory
Location
Hexham
Situated in the heart of the market town of Hexham, Hexham Abbey is one of the earliest surviving Christian foundations in Britain. Originally a Benedictine Abbey, then an Augustinian Priory and the Parish Church of Hexham, this has...
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RNLI Grace Darling Museum
Type
Museum
Location
Bamburgh
Grace Darling was 22 years old when she risked her life in an open boat to help the survivors of the wrecked SS Forfarshire on 7 September 1838. With her father, she rowed for over a mile through raging seas to reach them. The courage that...
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Location
Beal
The Barn at Beal offers a Birds of Prey Centre where you can take a walk on the wild side with over forty beautiful birds that include Snowy owls, a European Eagle Owl, a Great Horned Owl and a large collection of falcons and Hawks...
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Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
Type
Museum
Location
Haltwhistle
History comes alive at this spacious museum next to the superb Walltown Crags section of Hadrian's Wall. The museum has reconstructions, life sized figures, Roman objects, films and much more. Soar with the eagle over Hadrian's Wall in...
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- +44 01697 747485
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Housesteads Roman Fort
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Haydon Bridge
A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian’s Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment, there are some stunning views to enjoy from the walls of...
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Prudhoe Castle
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Prudhoe
Prudhoe Castle stands in a picturesque location, on a wooded hillside overlooking the River Tyne. This storybook castle is perfect for a family day out, with plenty of space for picnics and games.
An exhibition in the 19th-century manor...
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