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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.
Science and Technology
Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
Hexham
An accessible, public astronomical observatory offering talks, activities, drop in sessions, stargazing and Astro courses to suit anyone from the absolute beginner to the professional.
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.
Family Friendly
Mindrum
Valais Wanders Sheep Trekking at Kypie Farm
A unique experience awaits you - Valais Wanderers Sheep Trekking experience at Kypie Farm. This is a seasonal event running from Easter to end of August. Book from mid-March.
Historic Sites
Tynemouth
Tynemouth Priory
Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England.
Historic sites
Corbridge
Corbridge Roman Town (Hadrian's Wall)
Visitors to Corbridge Roman Town can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
Great Outdoors
Alnwick
Thrunton Wood
Forestry England are pleased to welcome visitors back to certain parts of the forest as they continue clearing the remaining storm damage.
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.
