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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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Historic sites

Heatherslaw Corn Mill

Ford and Etal Estate
Restored working 19thC cornmill, producing stoneground wholemeal flour and stocking a range of cereals. Exhibitions and demonstrations daily, produce available in gift shop and tearoom.
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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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The Alnwick Garden

Alnwick
One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.
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Heatherslaw Light Railway

Ford and Etal Estate
Travel on our 15 inch gauge railway at Ford & Etal Estates between Heatherslaw and Etal Castle on a return journey.
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Taste Tours

Hepple Wilds

Rothbury
Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
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Art Galleries

The Granary Gallery

Berwick-upon-Tweed
A Berwick based Art Gallery reknowned for showing work from the best regional, national and international art collections.
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.
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.
Historic sites

Union Chain Bridge

Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Union Chain Bridge spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland.
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Great Outdoors

Ridley Park

Blyth
Eastwoods park lies on the eastern edge of Prudhoe, or West Wylam, and was originally known as the West Wylam Welfare. The park has two play areas, football pitches, a cricket strip and pavilions.

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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