Nature and Wildlife

Coquet Island

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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.
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.
Museums Alnwick

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery

Northumberland History & Heritage, Art and Textiles in exciting interactive style for all the family. Three floor fully accessible building.
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Pub & Restaurant Ponteland

The Blackbird

From unforgettable food to the finest of ales and the largest selection of spirits, there are simply endless reasons to visit.
Restaurants Ponteland

Fratellos

Situated within the DoubleTree by Hilton at Newcastle Airport, our restaurant provides a beautifully stylish setting to enjoy our delicious selection of food.
Distillery Cornhill-on-Tweed

Border Spirits and Botanicals

Discover a range of gorgeous gins distilled in small batches at our North Northumberland Distillery.
Adventure Sports Prudhoe

Tyne Riverside Country Park

Country park on the banks of the River Tyne with park centre, riverside walks, picnic facilities and toilets.
Museums Hexham

Hexham Old Gaol

Step into Northumberland's past with a visit to Hexham Old Gaol, England's oldest Gaol.
Historic sites Haydon Bridge

Housesteads Roman Fort

Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire.
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Nature and Wildlife Cresswell

Cresswell Pond Nature Reserve

Brackish lagoon and reed beds with hide for bird-watching. Large number of roosting waders and wildfowl all year.