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Museums
Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
Greenhead
Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran Roman Fort.
Restaurants
Battlesteads Restaurant & Bar
Hexham
An award winning homely 3 star hotel and Restaurant near Hexham with a secret walled garden, beautifully sunny conservatory, cosy wood burning fireplace and inviting accommodation.
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.
Bus & Coach Operator
Go North East
Gateshead
Go North East run buses across Northumberland to get you out and enjoy everything there is to see and do.
Fishing
Fishing at Kielder and Fontburn
Kielder
Northumbrian Water trout fisheries in the north east of England has built up a well deserved reputation for offering top quality fishing.
Nature and Wildlife
Coquet Island
Amble
Discover a sea-bird Paradise - Take a trip to the RSPB Coquet Island Nature Reserve St Cuthbert came to Coquet Island more than 1300 years ago; but today there are a few more visitors on this amazing island.
Distillery Tour
Northumberland Spirit Company Ltd
Alnwick
Hand crafted Gins with the Unique and Unforgettable Taste of Northumberland
Markets
Ashington Market Day
Ashington
Take a trip down to Ashington Market, where you’ll be greeted by a host of our friendly, knowledgeable traders selling a wide range traditional products.
When is it?
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
For visitor and stall enquiries please visit here.
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.
Historic sites
Union Chain Bridge
Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland.