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Attractions in Northumberland

Unforgettable experiences
You'll never be short of stunning sights and memorable days out in Northumberland. Seek out hidden historical sites, cruise from castle to castle along the coast, discover peaceful gardens, and be inspired by old estates and country houses.
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Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops

The Drift Cafe

Cresswell
The Drift Café is famous for wonderful homemade cakes, fantastic food and excellent customer service.
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Historic sites

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall

Bardon Mill
Visit Roman Vindolanda today and you will find one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian's Wall Country.
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Adventure activities

The Sidecar Guys

Kielder
1st people to ever ride RTW on a scooter and sidecar. Founders of The Armchair Adventure Festival and Sidecar Experience. Explore the North East with us.
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Attraction

The Alnwick Garden

Alnwick
One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.
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Great Outdoors

Northumberland National Park

Northumberland
Northumberland National Park is one of England’s finest landscapes. Home to England’s darkest skies and most tranquil spaces, it is steeped in culture and heritage spanning thousands of years.
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Science Technology

Twice Brewed Inn Observatory

Twice Brewed
Our new satellite site at Bardon Mill, near Hadrian's Wall, blends astronomy and history with comfort! Enjoy dark skies, planetarium shows and cosy hospitality all in one place.
Museums

Woodhorn Museum

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

Good Times Bike Hire

Berwick-upon-Tweed
E-Bikes and pedal bikes for hire. Cycle to Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and beyond from our base near Berwick, or delivery available.

Step into our past

Ancient artefacts, ruinous castle remains, and 19th-century mansions are waiting to be explored and to reveal Northumberland’s astounding history.

From little legs to four legs

Whether you've got the kids in tow or you're travelling with the dog, there are endless attractions for every kind of group in Northumberland.

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