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.

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.

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

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

Eastwoods park lies on the eastern edge of Prudhoe, or West Wylam, and was originally known as the West Wylam Welfare. The park has two play areas, football pitches, a cricket strip and pavilions.

Swim and snorkel at the Farne Islands, Northumberland’s spectacular marine nature reserve, on a guided wildlife adventure from Seahouses.

Ponteland no longer holds a weekly market, however they do have the occasional street trader. If you are interested in street trading, please contact Neil Brown, Markets Manager, Northumberland: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07909 688174

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

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

E-Bikes and pedal bikes for hire. Cycle to Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and beyond from our base near Berwick, or delivery available.