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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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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Carlisle Park and William Turner Garden
Type
Garden
Location
Morpeth
There is a wealth of activities and attractions in Carlisle Park. From the formal gardens and aviary you'll find the William Turner Garden, a modern tribute to this son of Morpeth known as 'The Father of English Botany'. An 11thC Motte and...
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
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Historic House / Palace
Location
Belsay
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in North East England. Explore the grand medieval castle, later extended to include a magnificent Jacobean mansion and don’t miss the stunning views from...
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- +44 01661 881636
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Northumberlandia - Coming Soon!
Type
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Location
Blagdon
The world's largest human form sculpted into the landscape.
Northumberlandia is a landmark feature designed by world renowned artist Charles Jencks, which celebrates the earth's natural power and the human ability to reshape landscape...
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Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
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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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Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Type
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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Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Matfen Hall
Type
Adventure Park / Playground
Location
Matfen
Go Ape! The UK’s No.1 Tree Top Adventure
Go Ape is a tree top adventure based in the heart of Matfen, a mile or two to the north of Hadrian's Wall near Hexham. Our first course to be built in the grounds of a country house hotel, Go Ape...
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- +44 0845 643 9215
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St Aidan's Church
Type
Church / Chapel
Location
Bamburgh
A place of worship was founded on this site in 635 by Aidan (no trace of this wooden church is to found other than the beam in the Baptistry which has been miraculously preserved), however the site of Aidan's death is marked by a shrine...
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- +44 01668 214748
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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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- +44 01661 833459
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Tower Knowe Visitor Centre
Type
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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- +44 0845 155 0236
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Berwick Parish Church
Type
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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Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard
Type
Museum
Location
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick Barracks, among the first in England to be purpose-built, were begun in 1717 to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. Today the Barracks hosts a number of attractions, including ‘By Beat of Drum’ – an...
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Meldon Park Kitchen Garden
Type
Garden
Location
Hartburn
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- +44 01670 772341
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Berwick upon Tweed Town Walls
Type
Historic Site
Location
Berwick upon Tweed
Berwick's town walls are its most famous piece of architecture and still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built.
Berwick actually has two sets of walls, the first - of which only fragments now remain - was built by... -
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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Union Chain Bridge
Type
Historic Site
The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland. It was designed by Captain (later Sir) Samuel Brown RN, who held patents for the design of the chains, although...
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Couple Sculpture
Type
Landmark
Location
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
A giant sculpture of a man and woman situated 300 yards out to sea off the coast of Northumberland at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
Comprising two 5 metre tall bronze figures – a man and a woman - standing on the new breakwater and looking out...
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Whitehouse Farm Centre
Type
Farm
Location
Morpeth
Visit Northumberland’s largest Farm Attraction with so much to offer. Hug a bunny, stroke a snake or be mesmerised by the meerkats! Feed a wide range of animals including goats, sheep, llamas, cows, ponies, fallow deer and wallabies. Get...
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Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall
Type
Museum
Location
Bardon Mill
Vindolanda has given us a fantastic insight into what Roman life in Northumberland was actually like.
The fort, which lies below Housesteads Roman Fort, was built in AD 85 some four decades before construction of nearby Hadrian's Wall...- Telephone:
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Chillingham Castle
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Chillingham
Chillingham Castle is a Northumberland attraction in Chillingham. This castle is a medieval castle with stunning views of formal gardens and the Cheviot Hills. Find more attractions on the official tourist info site for Northumberland
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