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Markets
Alnwick Farmers Market
Alnwick
On Market days you can buy local produce, find a bargain and enjoy the genial atmosphere in the Market Place.
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.
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.
Tourist Information Centre
Morpeth Tourist Information Centre
Morpeth
Morpeth Tourist Information Centre is housed in medieval splendour in the 13th Century Morpeth Chantry, famous Northumbrian Bagpipe Museum, and highly regarded Northumbrian Art and Crafts Centre. Music and Arts events are held throughout the year.
Tours and tour guides
Handy History
Greenhead
Catherine Jarvis offers tours along Hadrian's Wall and the Roman forts. These can be delivered 1:1, couples or for larger groups.
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.
Museums
Hexham
Hexham Old Gaol
Step into Northumberland's past with a visit to Hexham Old Gaol, England's oldest Gaol.
Historic sites
Slaley
Shotley, St. Andrew
On a hilltop almost 300m above sea level, St Andrew's was built in 1769 to a cruciform plan on the site of a medieval church, and remodelled in 1892. In the churchyard is a magnificent domed mausoleum built by Humphrey Hopper in 1752.
Arts & Crafts Shop
Amble
Amble Pin Cushion
Crafting heaven! Yarn, fabric, haberdashery, kits, patterns, quilting, embroidery, alterations and repairs, dressmaking, felting, cross stitch, millinery, kits for kids.
Restaurants
Amble
Jaspers Bistro
Indulge in oysters, lobster, caviar and premium seafood, paired with fine wines, cocktails and over 130 rare world whiskies.
