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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.
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.
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.
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.
