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Historic sites
Cragside
Rothbury
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, discover Britain's original smart home.
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
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
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
Haltwhistle Market Day
Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle 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
Markets
Amble Market Day
Amble
Take a trip down to Amble Market, where you’ll be greeted by a host of friendly, knowledgeable traders selling a wide range of locally sourced fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique gift ideas.
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops
Powburn
The Running Fox | Powburn
Loved by locals and visitors alike, here at The Running Fox, we serve up a warm welcome and amazing food.
Historic sites
Slaley
Shotley, St. Andrew
On a hilltop almost 300m above sea level, St Andrew's was built in 1769 to a cruciform plan on the site of a medieval church, and remodelled in 1892. In the churchyard is a magnificent domed mausoleum built by Humphrey Hopper in 1752.
Historic sites
Gilsland
Willowford Bridge Abutment
A fine 914 metre stretch of wall, including 2 turrets, ending at a bridge abutment, much altered in Roman times owing to changes in the course of the river and rebuilding of the bridge.
Taste Tours
Cramlington
The Cramlington Forager
Join The Cramlington Forager on a wild food foraging walk, and discover the abundance of edibles available throughout the year.