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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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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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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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Historic sites

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Belsay
Prepare to be enchanted by Belsay's Grecian architecture, medieval castle, and thirty acres of outstanding gardens.
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Great Outdoors

Kielder Water & Forest Park

Kielder
Kielder Water & Forest Park brings you nature on a grand scale – stunning views, many activities or just chill. You're welcome.
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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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Historic sites

Heatherslaw Corn Mill

Ford and Etal Estate
Restored working 19thC cornmill, producing stoneground wholemeal flour and stocking a range of cereals. Exhibitions and demonstrations daily, produce available in gift shop and tearoom.
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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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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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Saturday 08 Feb 2025 - Friday 31 Oct 2025

Whitehouse Farm Centre

09:00 AM
Whitehouse Farm is the all-weather fun attraction with soft play, restaurant, outdoor play areas, tractor-trailer rides and lots of animals to feed, hold and stroke.
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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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