Group Attractions

Group Attractions in Northumberland

Days to Remember
Coastal castles, Roman forts on Hadrian's Wall, celebrated gardens and historic houses: discover the attractions across Northumberland that welcome groups.


Plenty to fill the programme

From the battlements of Bamburgh and Alnwick to the Roman forts along Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland's attractions bring nearly 2,000 years of history to life. Groups can explore castles still lived in today, wander some of the county's celebrated gardens, or spend an afternoon in one of our museums.

Mix in a boat trip along the coast or a stop for local food and drink, and you have a programme with something for everyone in the group.

Group-friendly places to visit

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Museums Greenhead

Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
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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Historic sites Alnwick

Alnwick Castle
The second largest inhabited castle in the UK, home to the Percy family for 700 years and filming location.
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Historic sites Bardon Mill

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall
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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Attraction Alnwick

The Alnwick Garden
One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.
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Historic sites Bamburgh

Bamburgh Castle
Experience a different level of Northumberland at England's finest fortress Bamburgh Castle, home of the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg.
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Attraction Wooler

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
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Historic sites Chillingham

Chillingham Castle
A medieval castle with stunning views of formal gardens and the Cheviot Hills. Perfect for architectural and naturalist/historical enthusiasts.

Planning a group visit

Many of Northumberland's attractions are well used to welcoming groups, and our travel trade team can put you in touch with the right people. When planning your programme, it's worth checking:

  • Group rates and pre-booking arrangements
  • Coach parking and drop-off points
  • Accessibility for everyone in your group
  • Guided tours, talks and behind-the-scenes experiences
  • Catering, from tearooms to pre-booked group lunches
  • Seasonal opening times, as some sites close or reduce their hours over winter

Heading to Holy Island? The causeway is cut off by the tide twice a day, so always check the safe crossing times before you travel.

For an overview of everything Northumberland offers groups, download our travel trade brochure (PDF, 1.3 MB).

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