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The Holy Island

The Holy Island

Friday 15/09/2017
Come to test water taken from the sea Pilgri...
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Restoring Ratty: Bringing the water vole back to Kielder

Restoring Ratty: Bringing the water vole back to Kielder

Thursday 31/08/2017
This summer saw the return of a much-loved mammal back into Kielder Water & Forest Park – the water vole...
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Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings…

Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings…

Monday 14/08/2017
  From Border Reiving to Roman occupation, Northumberland has more than its fair share of turbulent...
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Getting to know Kielder Art & Architecture

Getting to know Kielder Art & Architecture

Monday 24/07/2017
  Curator Peter Sharpe talks to us about the Kielder Art & Architecture trail and how the landscape of Kielder Border Fore...
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Doxford Hall – A jewel in Northumberland’s crown

Doxford Hall – A jewel in Northumberland’s crown

Monday 10/07/2017
Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa offers grace and grandeur, individuality and a sense of local culture and history, all combined with t...
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Luxurious elegance and a contemporary spirit at Walwick Hall

Luxurious elegance and a contemporary spirit at Walwick Hall

Friday 07/07/2017
, a boutique country house ho...
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Six mini adventures to have at Housesteads Roman Fort

Six mini adventures to have at Housesteads Roman Fort

Friday 30/06/2017
  We recently read an article which said Northumberland is the kind of place where children can be children without being scowled at. ...
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In search of the split atom and soaring skylarks!

In search of the split atom and soaring skylarks!

Friday 09/06/2017
  In this busy world we live in, sometimes a little tranquility is required to recharge your batteries. Luckily, Northumberland is ful...
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3 Iconic TV and film sites in Northumberland

3 iconic TV and film sites in Northumberland

Tuesday 06/06/2017
Thanks to exposure with shows such as ITV Vera and the Tales from Northumberland series, our glorious county is very much in the public eye. Perhap...
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8 Things to Celebrate in Northumberland in June

8 Things to Celebrate in Northumberland in June

Thursday 01/06/2017
  Here at VisitNland HQ, we're huge fans of making the most of the little things. Life is what you make of it, and it's far to...
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How to explore the picture-perfect Ford & Etal Estates

How to explore the picture-perfect Ford & Etal Estates

Friday 19/05/2017
Hidden in the green valley of the River Till, Ford and Etal Estates is one of the secret gems of north Northumberland. Full of fascinatin...
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Dragon cycle trail at Wallington

Dragon cycle trail at Wallington

Monday 08/05/2017
  Already great champions of the benefits of pedal-power, the National Trust have gone one step further with their brand-new family-fr...
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Glen Hall: How Northumberland inspired me

Glen Hall: How Northumberland inspired me

Wednesday 19/04/2017
There is nowhere quite like Northumberland... We chatted with businessman and author Glen Ha...
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Walk-Inn style with The Lindisfarne Inn

Walk-Inn style with The Lindisfarne Inn

Friday 07/04/2017
  Easter is a special time for us here at The Lindisfarne Inn, thanks to our fab location as the nearest mainland inn to the Holy Isla...
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Alpaca adventure at Hemscott Hill Farm

Alpaca adventure at Hemscott Hill Farm

Monday 27/02/2017
The sun is blazing and I look down and ask myself “Why Rachel, why are you wearing a woolly jumper?” as I reach to grab my sunglasses o...
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Stargaze for Less with Dark Sky Discovery Sites

Stargaze for Less with Dark Sky Discovery Sites

Tuesday 24/01/2017
  Northumberland really is the land that’s just as good with the lights off! As the location of one of the largest Dark Sky Park...
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Matfen Hall – a view from the inside

Matfen Hall – a view from the inside

Friday 06/01/2017
Matfen Hall has watched over some of Northumberland most stunning sunsets for almost 200 years, I have been lucky enough to work here for the...
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Photo Northumberland - The creation of enduring memories from wonderful experiences

Photo Northumberland - The creation of enduring memories from wonderful experiences

Wednesday 30/11/2016
Northumberland is no ordinary county. Ask anyone who is lucky enough to make it their home, workplace and playground. Ask any tourist or visitor wh...
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After dark at The Alnwick Garden

After dark at The Alnwick Garden

Wednesday 02/11/2016
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have...
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3 grisly Northumbrian tales for Halloween

3 grisly Northumbrian tales for Halloween

Thursday 27/10/2016
We’re huge fans of crime dramas at VisitNland HQ. Obviously, ITV’s Vera is our favourite thanks to Ann Cleeves’ cracking st...
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