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A guide to Northumberland

This is Northumberland and we want you to make the most of what our beautiful county has to offer. Here are some guides to our well-known places - and also our hidden gems - for you to read and download. If you need some inspiration, take a look at the Inspire Me! secion, packed full of ideas and itineraries to suit your interests and budget. If you have a specific question in mind, you're welcome to use the form at the bottom of this page, where you will recieve a personal reply from one of our tourist information centres.

Destinations

Northumberland National Park
Breathtaking views, crystal clear streams, dark skies for star gazing and rich wildlife havens.
Hadrian's Wall
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the UK's most iconic landmarks.
Kielder Water & Forest Park
Home to northern Europe’s largest man-made lake and England's largest forest.
Northumberland Coast
Dramatic views, sandy beaches and iconic castles - this is the essence of Northumberland's coast.
Countryside
Northumberland is England's big sky county - a place where you can walk for miles and not see another soul.

Ideas and itineraries

Inspire me!
Take a look at our whistle-stop guides around the county.
Itineraries
Browse and download our itinerary ideas and guides for the county.
Maps and guides
Maps of Northumberland for you to download and interactive maps of attractions.
Tourist Information Centres
Highly knowledgeable staff are always keen to help you make your stay as enjoyable and as fun filled as possible.
Arts and Crafts
Northumberland inspires a huge number of talented artists and craftspeople.