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Historic sites
St Cuthberts Cross
Alnmouth
Said to be the location where St Cuthbert agreed to become Bishop of Lindisfarne when petitioned by the king.
Garden
Carlisle Park and William Turner Garden
Morpeth
The William Turner Garden, formal gardens and historic architectural remains. Riverside and woodland walks, aviary, tennis courts, bowling greens, paddling pool and boating.
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.
Adventure Sports
Go Ape Matfen
Matfen
Make this year adventurous and Go Ape at Matfen, 15 miles from Newcastle. Experience a Treetop Challenge or chance your arm at Axe Throwing.
Great Outdoors
Plessey Woods Country Park
Bedlington
Country Park with open meadows, pleasant woodland and river walks. Visitor centre, cafe and children's play area.
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.
Markets
Haltwhistle Market Day
Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle no longer holds a weekly market, however they do have the occasional street trader.
If you are interested in street trading, please contact Neil Brown, Markets Manager, Northumberland:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07909 688174
Tours and tour guides
Pure Northumberland
Northumberland
Explore Northumberland at your own pace with a knowledgeable local guide, a comfortable hybrid vehicle, and the freedom to discover hidden gems.
Historic sites
Cragside
Rothbury
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, discover Britain's original smart home.
Museums
Woodhorn Museum
Ashington
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
