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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.
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.
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.