Activities in Northumberland

Endless activities

Get back into the swing of things on our many golf courses, surf and SUP board beside barely-trodden beaches, ramble along our scenic walking routes, cycle on breath-taking bike tracks, or gallop along our coastline with the fresh sea wind in your hair.

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Billy Shiel Farne Islands Boat Trips

Sailings daily from Seahouses with a choice of half & full day landing trips, Grey Seal Cruise and sailings to Lindisfarne.

Tours and tour guides Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Amanda Hepburn Blue Badge Guide

Coach and private tours. Castles, roman forts, historic houses and gardens, beautiful towns and villages. Lets talk, plan and visit.

Adventure Sports Prudhoe

Tyne Riverside Country Park

Country park on the banks of the River Tyne with park centre, riverside walks, picnic facilities and toilets.

Golf Berwick-upon-Tweed

Goswick Golf Club

Escape to Goswick, Northumberland’s top-ranked course and a James Braid-designed authentic links set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Adventure Sports Berwick-upon-Tweed

Active 4 Seasons

Made to Measure guided trips and coaching in open Canoe, River and sea Kayaks. #Developingdesire4adventure

Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Blagdon

Northumberland Cheese

The Cheese Farm is a hub of dairy activity! Making cheese downstairs & with our Cheese Loft Cafe & Shop above.

Morpeth

Tiger Flights

See Northumberland from a whole new perspective with 30, 45 and 60 minute flights in WWII vintage Tiger Moths.

Tours and tour guides Berwick-upon-Tweed

Heritage Walks

Guided walks in magnificent countryside for people curious to make new discoveries about their surroundings. Relaxed, friendly and fun.

Golf Alnwick

Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course

Classic 18 hole seaside links course founded in 1900 and designed by James Braid. Adjacent to beautiful Embleton Bay and historic Dunstanburgh Castle.

Experiences and workshops Cramlington

The Cramlington Forager

Join The Cramlington Forager on a wild food foraging walk, and discover the abundance of edibles available throughout the year.

Infinite adventures

From stirrups to surfboards, our adventure activities and watersports let you explore Northumberland with the added thrill of getting your adrenaline and endorphins pumping. So step into your harness, secure your helmet, or zip up your wetsuit, and start exploring.

Adventure Activities

From surfing lessons and coastal kayaking to forest zip-lining and mountain biking, you can get adventurous in every way imaginable in Northumberland.

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Watersports

Dive with grey seals, stand up paddle board into the sunset, and row along rivers with Northumberland’s watersports. Our incredible coast, lakes and rivers let you explore off-shore, and we have excellent providers offering equipment rental and lesson bookings.

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Inspire me

Everything for the sporty type

If sport is your thing, you'll be spoilt for choice. Our golf courses are second to none, boasting sea views and scenic surrounding landscapes. Go fishing at peaceful beauty spots, cycle along winding, wildlife-filled routes, or head to our leisure centres for brilliant sports facilities.

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Take it down a notch

Slow things down with our wildlife, great outdoors and relaxed activities. We have gentle walking routes, fantastic bird watching opportunities, and incredible boat trips that are perfect for getting to know our wildlife and nature. Plus, we have informative tours great for feeding your mind with fascinating facts about Northumberland.

Woman walking in Northumberland National Park

Walking and hiking

Northumberland is one big bundle of paths and routes just waiting to be explored. There're ample opportunities to amble across the county, miles of stunning coastline to wander along, picturesque National Park trails to follow, and a wealth of fascinating history to discover.

Tours of Northumberland

Let an expert guide you through Northumberland's sweeping landscapes and wealth of fascinating historical sites. From guided cycling tours, to captivating wildlife tours, to movie-themed castle tours, there are group excursions to suit all kinds of interests and tastes.

Boat trips and tours

Northumberland offers a variety of boat trips that cater to different interests and preferences, from wildlife adventures to coastal sightseeing.

Birdwatching at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Northumberland

Wildlife and birdwatching

Don’t forget your binoculars when you visit Northumberland. The sheer diversity of our landscape makes for some of the best wildlife discovery in the country, where you can spot everything from seals, dolphins and seabirds, to red squirrels, deer and a huge variety of other birdlife. Discover our nature reserves, home to many species of wildlife or get up close and visit a bird of prey centre.

Escape to empty spaces in Northumberland

Relaxing

Wellbeing is unique to everyone, and there are a number of ways to look after yours in Northumberland, one of the least-populated counties in England. Go off-the-beaten-track, reconnect with nature, explore remote landscapes, and simply relax.

Feature boat trip providers in Northumberland

Sightseeing and Leisure

Berwick Boat Trips

Berwick Boat Trips operate trips ranging from the Chain Bridge Trip to a Sunset Cruise. This is the ideal opportunity to enjoy unsurpassed views of the town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

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