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Tourist Information Centre
Morpeth Tourist Information Centre
Morpeth
Morpeth Tourist Information Centre is housed in medieval splendour in the 13th Century Morpeth Chantry, famous Northumbrian Bagpipe Museum, and highly regarded Northumbrian Art and Crafts Centre. Music and Arts events are held throughout the year.
Markets
Greenhead Farmers Market
Greenhead
Known as “the friendly village market”, we run on the second Sunday of every month, all year round, at the village hall in Greenhead, from 10am to 2pm. Meet the producers of delicious local foods and local craftspeople, learn new recipes and find out what’s going on in the local area and even some of the local history, over cakes & fair-trade coffee/tea.
Get there in the new community transport electric vehicle we call the GGaxy: phone 07399 993 979 to book.
Garden Centre
Errington Reay & Co Ltd
Bardon Mill
Visit the last remaining commercial salt-glazed pottery in Britain. Become immersed in our passion for pots and the heritage of Errington Reay.
Adventure activities
Swim & Snorkel the Farne Islands
Seahouses
Swim and snorkel at the Farne Islands, Northumberland’s spectacular marine nature reserve, on a guided wildlife adventure from Seahouses.
Historic sites
Lindisfarne Castle
Holy Island
Iconic Tudor Fort converted into an intimate holiday home in 1903 for Edward Hudson by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
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.
Great Outdoors
Plessey Woods Country Park
Bedlington
Country Park with open meadows, pleasant woodland and river walks. Visitor centre, cafe and children's play area.
Historic sites
Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum
Mickley
Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
Markets
Blyth Market Day
Blyth
Browse the stalls of friendly local traders, featuring a host of items including local food, textiles, gifts and plants.Please be aware that the goods on offer at our markets are dependent on the market traders who attend. This is subject to a number of factors, including weather conditions.When is it?Wednesday: 9am (Please note this is a carboot & fleamarket), Friday: 9am-3:30pm and Saturday: 9am-3:30pm Stall enquiries can be made here
Nature and Wildlife
Bolam Lake Country Park
Bolam
Bolam Lake Country Park is situated in the heart of the beautiful Northumberland countryside surrounded by historic landscapes and dramatic views.