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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.
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
Hexham Farmers' Market
Hexham
Hexham Farmers Market is a well-established event held in the centre of the historic Northumberland town of Hexham. Traders travel from across the region, all within a 50-mile radius, bringing with them a genuine passion for high-quality local produce.
Nature and Wildlife
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Amble
Award winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
Garden Centre
Errington Reay & Co Ltd
Bardon Mill
Visit the last remaining commercial salt-glazed pottery in Britain. Become immersed in our passion for pots and the heritage of Errington Reay.
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.
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.
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.
Historic sites
Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum
Mickley
Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
Arts & Crafts Shop
Morpeth Chantry Gift Shop
Morpeth
Step into the historic Morpeth Chantry, a charming building nestled in the heart of the town. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of art, crafts, and unique gifts, carefully handpicked just for you.