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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.
Group Accommodation
Matfen Hall for Groups
Matfen
From banquets to bacon sandwiches, weddings to wild nights in the Vault Bar, you’ll find something exceptional and entertaining here at Matfen.
Take a break from the ordinary and get lost amongst the historic halls and grounds, with secrets waiting for you around every corner.
Museums
Woodhorn Museum
Ashington
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
Nature and Wildlife
Farne Islands
Farne Islands
The Farne Islands are possibly the most exciting seabird colony in England with unrivalled views of 23 species, including around 37,000 pairs of puffin.
Great Outdoors
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Country Park, Local Nature Reserve
Ashington
Sitting unexpectedly in Northumberland’s industrial town of Ashington, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park offers a stunning area
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.
Tours and tour guides
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Amanda Hepburn Blue Badge Guide
Coach and private tours. Castles, roman forts, historic houses and gardens, beautiful towns and villages. Lets talk, plan and visit.
Museums
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick Barracks & Main Guard
Berwick Barracks is currently closed while works continue to transform Berwick Barracks into a thriving cultural hub. It is expected to reopen in 2027.
You can follow the project’s progress here and on the Living Barracks Facebook page.
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.
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Alnwick
The Hog's Head Inn Restaurant & Bar
Named after the Inn in Harry Potter books, The three-star Hog’s Head Inn is just a short drive from Alnwick Castle. Offering exceptionally good food, free Wi-Fi and plenty of parking.
