Museums

Woodhorn Museum

Ashington
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
Tours of Northumberland

Curius Compass

Hexham
Story led walking tours on Hadrian’s Wall, led by locals who make history feel human, welcoming and brilliantly memorable.
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.
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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.
Historic sites

Lindisfarne Castle

Holy Island
Iconic Tudor Fort converted into an intimate holiday home in 1903 for Edward Hudson by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
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Markets

Berwick Market Day

Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick welcomes you to its bustling market, right in the heart of the Northumberland border town. Take home everything from freshly baked local produce to handmade crafts and goodies.When is it?Wednesday: 9am-4pm Saturday: 9am-4pmThe market take place on Marygate in Berwick town centre. The market takes place in all but the worst weather conditions, with the number and variety of stalls also somewhat dependant on the weather. The market usually opens approx 9am and closes no earlier than 4pm.For stall enquiries please visit here.
Tourist Information Centre

Corbridge Tourist Information Centre

Corbridge
Corbridge Tourist Information Centre is full with information on Hadrian's Wall, attractions, events, eating out, accommodation, walks, and much more.
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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.
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

Berwick Elizabethan Town Walls

Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick's town walls are its most famous piece of architecture and still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built by Queen Elizabeth to keep out the invading Scots.
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