Historic sites

Berwick Elizabethan Town Walls

Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick's town walls are its most famous piece of architecture and still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built by Queen Elizabeth to keep out the invading Scots.
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Tours and tour guides

Handy History

Greenhead
Catherine Jarvis offers tours along Hadrian's Wall and the Roman forts. These can be delivered 1:1, couples or for larger groups.
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.
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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.
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.
Tourist Information Point

Haydon Bridge Tourist Information Point

Hexham
Community and Visitor Information Point providing information about attractions and tourist accommodation in Northumberland. Information on the history and attractions of the Haydon Bridge area including the John Martin Trail. Internet access/wi-fi.
Great Outdoors

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Country Park, Local Nature Reserve

Ashington
Sitting unexpectedly in Northumberland’s industrial town of Ashington, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park offers a stunning area
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.
Markets

Morpeth Markets

Morpeth
Morpeth Markets are a collection of Markets and Events held in Morpeth, Northumberland.
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.