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Historic sites
Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum
Mickley
Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
Tours of Northumberland
Curius Compass
Hexham
Story led walking tours on Hadrian’s Wall, led by locals who make history feel human, welcoming and brilliantly memorable.
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.
Historic sites
Wallington House, Gardens & Estate
Cambo
Discover woodlands, walled garden, wildlife, house full of history and collections, cycle trails and play areas at Wallington.
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
Tourist Information Centre
Haltwhistle Tourist Information Centre
Haltwhistle
Located in the heart of Hadrian's Wall Country, providing information on local heritage sites and the rest of Northumberland.
Great Outdoors
Druridge Bay Country Park
Druridge Bay
Druridge Bay Country Park includes three miles of beautiful beach and sand dunes, as well as a 100 acre lake surrounded by woods and meadows. The variety in the landscape and pleasant coastal environment ensures you of an enjoyable visit.
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.
Sightseeing and Leisure
Billy Shiel Farne Islands Boat Trips
Seahouses
Sailings daily from Seahouses with a choice of half & full day landing trips, Grey Seal Cruise and sailings to Lindisfarne.
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.