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Historic sites
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
The second largest inhabited castle in the UK, home to the Percy family for 700 years and filming location.
Great Outdoors
Kielder Water and Forest Park
Kielder
Explore one of the country’s largest mountain bike trail networks, enjoy a peaceful woodland walk or discover the amazing nature that calls the forest home.
Wedding Venue
Weddings at Matfen Hall
Matfen
One of the most sought-after wedding venues in Northumberland, our estate boasts everything happy couples need to begin married life together.
Great Outdoors
Northumberland National Park
Northumberland
Northumberland National Park is one of England’s finest landscapes. Home to England’s darkest skies and most tranquil spaces, it is steeped in culture and heritage spanning thousands of years.
Entertainment
Forum Cinema
Hexham
Go back in time at the Forum Cinema. This rare gem is Northumberland’s only full-time, indie cinema. Relax and enjoy the big screen experience in the heart of Hexham.
Adventure activities
The Sidecar Guys
Kielder
1st people to ever ride RTW on a scooter and sidecar. Founders of The Armchair Adventure Festival and Sidecar Experience. Explore the North East with us.
Science and Technology
Kielder Observatory
Kielder
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical attraction at Kielder Water & Forest Park run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Please visit www.kielderobservatory.org for all event bookings.
Museums
Ad Gefrin
Wooler
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
Workshops & Experiences
Hepple Wilds
Rothbury
Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
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.