Wildlife in Northumberland

Northumberland’s coast is so breath-taking, dramatic and precious that it is safeguarded as a designated National Landscape. Endless beaches, quiet bays and drifting dunes sit along the stretch from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Amble.

On this group of islands off Northumberland's coast in The North Sea, birds rule the roost, seals laze on rocks, and dolphins skim the surrounding waters. Regular boat trips run from Seahouses harbour between March - October for a day trip filled with wonderful wildlife.

One of the best ways to spot Northumberland's wildlife is by setting sail on the North Sea. There are a number of different boat trips in Northumberland for you to enjoy, offering everything from puffin watching to grey seal spotting. Go on a wildlife adventure with our list of boat trips in Northumberland.

Crammed with birdlife for half the year, Coquet Island sits a mile off the coast of Amble. You can’t step foot on the island, but you can come tantalisingly close on a boat trip from Amble to see the puffins that return to breed in spring.

Explore Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland: Historic walls, Berwick Castle, riverside walks, wildlife spotting, Vera filming locations and top places to stay.

Award winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.

Druridge Bay Country Park includes three miles of beautiful beach and sand dunes, as well as a 100 acre lake surrounded by woods and meadows. The variety in the landscape and pleasant coastal environment ensures you of an enjoyable visit.

Country Park with open meadows, pleasant woodland and river walks. Visitor centre, cafe and children's play area.

Sitting unexpectedly in Northumberland’s industrial town of Ashington, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park offers a stunning area