Visit Northumberland

Frosty walks, food festivals and fairs can all be enjoyed in Northumberland during winter. Escape the cold with a cosy cottage stay, stargaze beneath our clear, dark skies and head to festive events across the county.

It's a new year and the perfect time to take another look at that Northumberland bucketlist that got long forgotten in the blur that was 2021. Hike to that waterfall you've always wanted to see, book that stargazing experience you've been eyeing up for months, or visit that mind blowing castle everyone's been talking about. 

It's safe to say that Northumberland is the best place to stargaze in the UK. 572 square miles of the county have been awarded Gold Tier status for their pristine dark skies, and our International Dark Sky Park is the largest in the UK. So get ready for a star-studded show.

With its romantically ruinous castles, dazzlingly starry skies, awe-inspiringly alluring landscapes and peacefully pristine beaches, it’s impossible not to feel the love in Northumberland.

Make the most of Northumberland this Winter! Attend our fun events, enjoy some local seasonal produce at any of our food and drink markets, or relax and enjoy yourself in a local pub or restaurant. There’ll be something for everyone!

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a must-visit, but you must check safe crossing times before visiting. Linked to the mainland by a causeway which is cut off twice daily by fast incoming tides, it is vital to check safe crossing times before crossing the causeway.