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Nature and Wildlife
Farne Islands
Farne Islands
The Farne Islands are possibly the most exciting seabird colony in England with unrivalled views of 23 species, including around 37,000 pairs of puffin.
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.
Markets
Morpeth Markets
Morpeth
Morpeth Markets are a collection of Markets and Events held in Morpeth, Northumberland.
Tourist Information Centre
Haltwhistle Tourist Information Centre
Haltwhistle
Located in the heart of Hadrian's Wall Country, providing information on local heritage sites and the rest of Northumberland.
Markets
Greenhead Farmers Market
Greenhead
Known as “the friendly village market”, we run on the second Sunday of every month, all year round, at the village hall in Greenhead, from 10am to 2pm. Meet the producers of delicious local foods and local craftspeople, learn new recipes and find out what’s going on in the local area and even some of the local history, over cakes & fair-trade coffee/tea.
Get there in the new community transport electric vehicle we call the GGaxy: phone 07399 993 979 to book.
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
Science and Technology
Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
Hexham
An accessible, public astronomical observatory offering talks, activities, drop in sessions, stargazing and Astro courses to suit anyone from the absolute beginner to the professional.
Tours and tour guides
Handy History
Greenhead
Catherine Jarvis offers tours along Hadrian's Wall and the Roman forts. These can be delivered 1:1, couples or for larger groups.
Luggage Hire
Hadrian's Wall Baggage transfer
Corbridge
We offer a comprehensive service for your baggage between your daily stops allowing you to walk/ride freely along Hadrian's Wall.
Historic sites
Union Chain Bridge
Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland.