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Museums
Hexham
Hexham Old Gaol
Step into Northumberland's past with a visit to Hexham Old Gaol, England's oldest Gaol.
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.
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops
Longhoughton
The Running Fox | Longhoughton
Loved by locals and visitors alike, here at The Running Fox, we serve up a warm welcome and amazing food.
Entertainment
Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Straw Yard
A vibrant arts venue in Berwick-upon-Tweed offering theatre, live events, workshops, and a welcoming creative space for audiences and artists alike.
Retailer
Alnwick
The Proof of the Pudding
The Proof of the Pudding is definitely in the tasting. The award-winning range of traditional homemade puddings began in 2001.
Historic sites
Warkworth
Warkworth Castle
Set in a quaint Northumberland village, this hill-top fortress and hermitage offers a fantastic family day out.
Historic sites
Rothbury
Brinkburn Priory
Discover Brinkburn Priory, tucked away amongst the woodland, within a picturesque loop of the River Coquet. A true hidden gem.
Art Galleries
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Dockside Gallery
Ever-changing exhibition of uplifting accessible artworks in a calm and open space. Gallery by the Dock, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Learning and discovery
Allendale Town
Arts Lab at the Rural Peace Hub
Home of Arts Lab - visual art and nature-based workshops and events transforming burnout, conflict, inequality, and climate action.
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.
