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.
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.
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.
Historic sites

Cragside

Rothbury
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, discover Britain's original smart home.
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Historic sites

Union Chain Bridge

Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland.
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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.
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
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.
Markets

Ashington Market Day

Ashington
Take a trip down to Ashington Market, where you’ll be greeted by a host of our friendly, knowledgeable traders selling a wide range traditional products. When is it? Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm For visitor and stall enquiries please visit here.
Tours of Northumberland

Drummond Scottish Tours

Northumberland
Drummond Scottish Tours offer unique, private, bespoke and comfortable tours of Northumberland and Scotland, creating experiences to remember.