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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.
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.
Tourist Information Centre
Alnwick Library & Visitor Information Centre
Alnwick
Alnwick Library and Information Centre is well worth visiting to ensure you make the most of your stay in Northumberland.
Tourist Information Centre
Hexham Tourist Information Centre
Hexham
The best place to find information on Hadrian's Wall, attractions, events, eating out, accommodation, walks, and much more.
Distillery Tour
Northumberland Spirit Company Ltd
Alnwick
Hand crafted Gins with the Unique and Unforgettable Taste of Northumberland
Museums
Berwick Town Hall & Cell Block Museum
Berwick-upon-Tweed
A Town Hall has stood on this site since at least the 16th century. Begun in 1750, this building stands majestically at the south end of Marygate.
Historic sites
Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval
Baroque masterpiece with landscaped gardens and grounds designed by Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace architect, Sir John Vanbrugh.
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.
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.
Markets
Alnwick Farmers Market
Alnwick
On Market days you can buy local produce, find a bargain and enjoy the genial atmosphere in the Market Place.