Kids enjoying The Alnwick Garden

Attractions in Northumberland

Unforgettable experiences
You'll never be short of stunning sights and memorable days out in Northumberland. Seek out hidden historical sites, cruise from castle to castle along the coast, discover peaceful gardens, and be inspired by old estates and country houses.
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Go Ape Matfen

Make this year adventurous and Go Ape at Matfen, 15 miles from Newcastle. Experience a Treetop Challenge or chance your arm at Axe Throwing.
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Museums

Ad Gefrin

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

Warkworth Castle

Set in a quaint Northumberland village, this hill-top fortress and hermitage offers a fantastic family day out.
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Historic sites

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

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Delve into the story of the most famous Roman frontier with a new exhibition in the visitor centre.
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Great Outdoors

Northumberland National Park

Northumberland National Park is one of England’s finest landscapes. Home to England’s darkest skies and most tranquil spaces, it is steeped in culture and heritage spanning thousands of years.
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Workshops & Experiences

Hepple Wilds

Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
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Family Attraction

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre

Hay Farm is home to the largest herd of rare breed Clydesdale Heavy Horses within the North of England.
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Whitehouse Farm Centre

Whitehouse Farm is the all-weather fun attraction with soft play, restaurant, outdoor play areas, tractor-trailer rides and lots of animals to feed, hold and stroke.
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Great Outdoors

Kielder Water & Forest Park

Kielder Water & Forest Park brings you nature on a grand scale – stunning views, many activities or just chill. You're welcome.

Step into our past

Ancient artefacts, ruinous castle remains, and 19th-century mansions are waiting to be explored and to reveal Northumberland’s astounding history.

From little legs to four legs

Whether you've got the kids in tow or you're travelling with the dog, there are endless attractions for every kind of group in Northumberland.
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Family walk in Northumberland
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Outdoor adventures in Northumberland

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