Take a walk on the wild side
Northumberland’s wild outdoor spaces are ideal for indulging in adventure activities of all kinds. Forest zip lining, flying and gliding, water sports in Northumberland, paintballing, ballooning and quad biking can all be found within our boundaries, along with the latest craze coasteering along rugged stretches of coastline near Bamburgh and Seahouses.
There are some excellent rock-climbing destinations in Northumberland as well, most of them in Northumberland National Park, although your adventurous spirit will surely take you around the rest of the county as well, discovering Northumberland’s hidden gems as you go, including crags near Rothbury and the Simonside Hills.
If you’re visiting Northumberland on business with colleagues, why not indulge in some team-building outdoor activities such as paint-balling or rock-climbing. Families visiting the beautiful county of Northumberland will never have a dull moment when going on a Northumberland adventure, with options ranging from guided wildlife tours in Kielder to family cycling routes in Northumberland near Alnwick. Be sure to have booked your accommodation in Northumberland, see what’s on in the area, and then have a good browse through the adventure activities.
Splash out on a water sports activity and surf at one of our stunning Northumbrian beaches or bays such as Beadnell Bay, a renowned watersports hub. Take to the tracks and experience mountain biking in Northumberland, and wind your way along staggering, steep routes, or gallop over golden sands on a horse riding activity as you relish in the stunning Northumberland coastline.
Put yourself at the centre of adventure and pick coastal accommodation in Northumberland, with direct access to the beach. Find a remote self-catering cottage hideaway in the heart of our Northumberland countryside, or book a market town local B&B for your weekend break in Northumberland - perfect for making activity bookings and exploring nearby attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water & Forest Park. There’s no shortage of activities in Northumberland when looking for things to do in the wonderful Northern county.