The Northumberland Gift Guide

Dark skies experiences

Kielder Observatory gift voucher

Gift a spectacular Northumberland stargazing experience this year with a Kielder Observatory gift voucher. Kielder Observatory runs magical, fascinating events, from family things to do in Northumberland to winter weekend events, that lead you through how to stargaze with excellent equipment and expert staff. 

Battlesteads Observatory gift voucher

Battlesteads Hotel houses its very own observatory and, much like Kielder’s observatory, offers gift vouchers for its magnificent events in Northumberland throughout the year. Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory also houses a team of expert astronomers.

Stargazing Experience at The Tempus

Gift your loved one a stargazing experience with a twist at the beautiful Tempus hotel near Alnwick, where the Kielder Observatory team join you in a fairy light-strewn Tipi and teach you all about the dark skies, before you head out to take a look for yourself.

The most wonderful time for a beer...

Ad Gefrin

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery is the perfect place to buy Northumbrian Christmas gifts for loved ones. Choose from their very first whisky blend Tácnbora, their festive Flýte (a delicious Whisky Cream Liqueur made with Tácnbora), or simply buy a distillery tour and museum entry voucher.

Northumberland Spirit Company

Northumberland Spirit Company Ltd is a great place to grab some Northumbrian beverages which make excellent gifts. They produce award-winning, handcrafted gins, including Alnwick Gin, known for its unique taste using botanicals including Lavender, Cardamom, Rosehip and Fennel.  

Hepple Gin

Hepple Spirits Company celebrates the breath-taking character of their home in the remote Northumbrian hills, where juniper berries grow in abundance and are to thank for the creation of delicious Hepple Gin, Hepple Douglas Fir Vodka, and Hepple Sloe & Hawthorn Gin.

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Rigg & Furrow

Rigg and Furrow is an authentic farmhouse brewery, which utilises its old milking parlour to create Farmhouse beers (beers originally brewed for thirsty farm workers!). They are an independent, family run brewery who brew by hand, and you can shop their products online for the beer lovers in your life. 

First and Last Brewery

For anyone who loves to try local beers, this brewery in a box from The First and Last Brewery offers a selection of beers showcasing the best of the region. Established in 2016 in Elsdon, The First & Last Brewery is an award winning, family-run, microbrewer who brew small batch, cask-conditioned and bottled beer that is inspired by the wild, untamed landscape and starry skies of Northumberland.

A gift that will make history

Bamburgh Castle Annual Pass

Treat your loved one to limitless visits to Bamburgh Castle in the New Year with their annual pass.

English Heritage

The gift of an English Heritage Membership pack is an extremely easy and special present to wrap and put under the Christmas tree. Simply download and complete the Gift of Membership certificate to give on the day.

National Trust

Give the gift of a year's membership with the National Trust and give your loved ones access to a wide range of Northumberland stately homes, protected landscapes and historic sites.

Vindolanda

Give the gift of endless Roman history with a Friends of Vindolanda membership and enjoy repeat access to both Vindolanda and The Roman Army Museum.

The Alnwick Garden

Grab a Garden Gift annual pass for The Alnwick Garden, a fantastic, year-round gift as the gardens look so different at the turn of every season.

Spa and wellness vouchers

Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall is Northumberland's first and only AA Five-Star rated hotel in Northumberland and a voucher for their beautiful spa facilities would make a fantastic and relaxing gift.

Breamish Valley Cottages Spa

Breamish Valley Cottages now have a stunning on-site spa with an Ocean Float Room, heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna and aromatic steam room and more.

The Secret Spa at Village Farm Cottages

Treat your loved one to a day at The Secret Spa for excellent spa treatments, sauna and steam room facilities and relaxing, heated poolside beds.

Holiday Inn Newcastle at Gosforth Park

Choose from a selection of spa vouchers at Holiday Inn Gosforth Park for massages, pedicures, use of the spa and gym facilities and more.