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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.
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.
Adventure activities
Swim & Snorkel the Farne Islands
Seahouses
Swim and snorkel at the Farne Islands, Northumberland’s spectacular marine nature reserve, on a guided wildlife adventure from Seahouses.
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.
Markets
Greenhead Farmers Market
Greenhead
Known as “the friendly village market”, we run on the second Sunday of every month, all year round, at the village hall in Greenhead, from 10am to 2pm. Meet the producers of delicious local foods and local craftspeople, learn new recipes and find out what’s going on in the local area and even some of the local history, over cakes & fair-trade coffee/tea.
Get there in the new community transport electric vehicle we call the GGaxy: phone 07399 993 979 to book.
Nature and Wildlife
Coquet Island
Amble
Discover a sea-bird Paradise - Take a trip to the RSPB Coquet Island Nature Reserve St Cuthbert came to Coquet Island more than 1300 years ago; but today there are a few more visitors on this amazing island.
Historic sites
Warkworth
Warkworth Castle
Set in a quaint Northumberland village, this hill-top fortress and hermitage offers a fantastic family day out.
Historic sites
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Lindisfarne Priory
Experience the serenity of Lindisfarne Priory, cross the dramatic causeway to reach the island of Lindisfarne, on a journey that will stay in your memory forever.
Nature and Wildlife
Druridge Bay
Druridge Pools Nature Reserve
Lake and shallow pools with 3 bird hides and access to Druridge Links and shore. Particularly good in winter with large flocks of wildfowl, swans and birds of prey.
Online Store
Alnwick
The Proof of the Pudding
The Proof of the Pudding is definitely in the tasting. The award-winning range of traditional homemade puddings began in 2001.