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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.
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Pub & Restaurant

The Highlander

Ponteland
The Highlander is a family gastro pub located between Ponteland & Belsay, offering a relaxed dining experience.
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Country Park

Walltown Country Park

Greenhead
A place alive with nature. Explore Hadrian’s Wall, enjoy panoramic views of the National Park and discover Northumberland’s Dark Skies.
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Attraction

The Alnwick Garden

Alnwick
One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.
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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.
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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.
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Great Outdoors

Ridley Park

Blyth
Eastwoods park lies on the eastern edge of Prudhoe, or West Wylam, and was originally known as the West Wylam Welfare. The park has two play areas, football pitches, a cricket strip and pavilions.
Historic sites

Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum

Mickley
Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
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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.
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort - Visitor Centre

Hexham
At Hadrian’s Wall, it’s about making new discoveries and there’s plenty to see on your visit to this World Heritage Site - so the grab-and-go approach is highly recommended when it comes to food.