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.
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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.
Historic sites

Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum

Mickley
Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
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Museums

Woodhorn Museum

Ashington
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
Great Outdoors

Eastwoods Park

Prudhoe
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.
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.
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Nature and Wildlife Morpeth

Scotch Gill Wood Local Nature Reserve

Woodland nature reserve with riverside and round walks.
Sightseeing and Leisure Cramlington

Northumberlandia

The world's largest human landform sculpture, Northumberlandia is a landmark feature designed by world renowned artist Charles Jencks.
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Great Outdoors Wooler

Wooler Common

A wild and beautiful area that masks a turbulent past...
Nature and Wildlife Morpeth

Borough Woods Local Nature Reserve

Woodland nature reserve with round walk.