Nature and Wildlife

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

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

Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum

Mickley
Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
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Taste Tours

Fells' Kitchen

Northumberland
Chef and mountain leader providing fully catered gourmet adventure and experience days in Northumberland.
Science and Technology

Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory

Hexham
An accessible, public astronomical observatory offering talks, activities, drop in sessions, stargazing and Astro courses to suit anyone from the absolute beginner to the professional.
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Markets

Ashington Market Day

Ashington
Take a trip down to Ashington Market, where you’ll be greeted by a host of our friendly, knowledgeable traders selling a wide range traditional products. When is it? Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm For visitor and stall enquiries please visit here.
Historic sites

St Cuthberts Cross

Alnmouth
Said to be the location where St Cuthbert agreed to become Bishop of Lindisfarne when petitioned by the king.
Museums

Woodhorn Museum

Ashington
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
Tourist Information Centre

Wooler Tourist Information Centre

Wooler
Wooler Tourist Information Centre serves North Northumberland and the Cheviot Hills. A wonderful area for walking and touring.
Garden

Carlisle Park and William Turner Garden

Morpeth
The William Turner Garden, formal gardens and historic architectural remains. Riverside and woodland walks, aviary, tennis courts, bowling greens, paddling pool and boating.
Great Outdoors

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Kielder
Northumberland International Dark Sky Park was unveiled in December 2013. At 572 square miles (1,483 square kilometres) it is also Europe’s largest area of protected night sky. Due to its pristine skies it was awarded gold tier designation by the International Dark Sky Association, making it officially the best place in England for people to go to enjoy the heavens.