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.
Great Outdoors Stanhope

North Pennines National Landscape

The North Pennines is a stunning upland landscape of moors, hay meadows, intimate woods, inky night skies and charismatic wildlife.
Museums Morpeth

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum is a must for music lovers - alive with iconic regional instruments and live music.
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.
Restaurants Alnwick

Sonnet Restaurant

Sonnet is a new restaurant concept created by Gary McDermott and Claudia Mazareanu that offers a wonderful food journey throughout the year.
Retailer Amble

Hauxley Farm Dairy

Hauxley Farm Dairy Vending Machines. Farm produced milkshakes, cold coffee and much more, all dairy products from our own cows.
Pubs, Bars & Inns Hexham

Twice Brewed Inn Restaurant & Bar

Welcoming Pub situated on Hadrian's Wall near Housesteads Roman Fort, with on site Planetarium and regular Dark Skies Events.
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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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Retailer Ashington

Northumbrian Gifts

Our retail shop is now open on Ashwood Business Park, Ashington. Come along and see the full local product range
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.
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