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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
Markets
Ponteland Market Day
Ponteland
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
Adventure Sports
Go Ape Matfen
Matfen
Save on your next family adventure when you book Treetop Challenge. All you need to do is enter FAMILY15 at checkout. Terms and Conditions apply
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.
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.
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.
Great Outdoors
Ridley Park
Blyth
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.
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.
Museums
Woodhorn Museum
Ashington
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
Taste Tours
Fells' Kitchen
Northumberland
Chef and mountain leader providing fully catered gourmet adventure and experience days in Northumberland.