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Attractions in Northumberland

Unforgettable experiences
You'll never be short of stunning sights and memorable days out in Northumberland. Seek out hidden historical sites, cruise from castle to castle along the coast, discover peaceful gardens, and be inspired by old estates and country houses.
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Family Attraction

Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden

Alnwick
Lilidorei is a magical, mysterious village full of play and home to 9 clans who worship Christmas.
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Great Outdoors

Kielder Castle Visitor Centre

Kielder
Please note: Kielder Castle is currently closed due to major renovation works. The Street Diner, information point and Zog Trail are now open.
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Historic sites

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall

Bardon Mill
Visit Roman Vindolanda today and you will find one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian's Wall Country.
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Great Outdoors

Northumberland National Park

Northumberland
Northumberland National Park is one of England’s finest landscapes. Home to England’s darkest skies and most tranquil spaces, it is steeped in culture and heritage spanning thousands of years.
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Family Attraction

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre

Ford and Etal Estate
Hay Farm is home to the largest herd of rare breed Clydesdale Heavy Horses within the North of England.
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Country Park

Walltown Country Park

Greenhead
A place alive with nature. Explore Hadrian’s Wall, enjoy panoramic views of the National Park and discover Northumberland’s Dark Skies.
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Museums

Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall

Greenhead
Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran Roman Fort.
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Museums

Lady Waterford Hall

Ford and Etal Estate
Step back in time at Ford & Etal Estates with a visit to Lady Waterford Hall and learn of a woman ahead of her time.
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Great Outdoors

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Kielder
Explore one of the country’s largest mountain bike trail networks, enjoy a peaceful woodland walk or discover the amazing nature that calls the forest home.
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Wednesday 01 Jan 2025 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2025

Kielder Observatory

19:00 PM
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical attraction at Kielder Water & Forest Park run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Please visit www.kielderobservatory.org for all event bookings.
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Step into our past

Ancient artefacts, ruinous castle remains, and 19th-century mansions are waiting to be explored and to reveal Northumberland’s astounding history.

From little legs to four legs

Whether you've got the kids in tow or you're travelling with the dog, there are endless attractions for every kind of group in Northumberland.

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