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.

Dust off your Christmas jumpers, woolly hats and chunky scarves; it’s time to get into the festive spirit. Wrap your hands around a steaming cup of mulled wine at Christmas Markets and experience a New Year’s Eve fire festival in Northumberland.

Keep an eye on this page for our fantastic competitions, which we regularly have on offer for you to enter for free. You could win a short break or a holiday - new competitions are added often so please keep checking the page.

It’s been a long, long year, but hope is finally on the horizon. Places are opening up, things are certainly looking up, and after a year of staring at the same four walls, it’s about time you went on an adventure.

In Northumberland, the days are for discovering and the nights are for hanging out with the stars. Uncover history while making memories, find yourself by getting lost in nature, and collect moments that will last a lifetime with our endless experiences. Keep scrolling and let us inspire you to go on an adventure in Northumberland this autumn and winter.

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.

Discover every corner of Northumberland, where outstanding coastline and countryside are always close by, wherever you find yourself. Hit the road or the cycling route, step into your hiking boots or your wetsuit, and get lost in our endless landscapes.

Let us inspire you to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment out of Northumberland when you visit. Scroll through our blogs, latest news, and stunning images, and see where it takes you.