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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

Northumberland College Zoo

Ponteland
Visit Northumberland College Zoo, we have over 150 species of animals including meerkats, coatis, wallaby and many more.
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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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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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Historic sites

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick
The second largest inhabited castle in the UK, home to the Percy family for 700 years and filming location.
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Adventure activities

The Sidecar Guys

Kielder
1st people to ever ride RTW on a scooter and sidecar. Founders of The Armchair Adventure Festival and Sidecar Experience. Explore the North East with us.
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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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Museums

Ad Gefrin

Wooler
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
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Garden

The Alnwick Garden

Alnwick
One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.
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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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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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