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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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Museums

Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall

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Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran Roman Fort.
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Historic sites

Bamburgh Castle

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Experience a different level of Northumberland at England's finest fortress Bamburgh Castle, home of the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg.
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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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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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The Sill

Hexham
Nestled in the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre was designed with accessibility at its heart.
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Cafes

Bamburgh Walled Garden

Bamburgh
A magical place reimagined for everyone to enjoy in the heart of Bamburgh Village. Come and explore our Cafe, playground and garden.
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.
Historic sites

Wallington House, Gardens & Estate

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Discover woodlands, walled garden, wildlife, house full of history and collections, cycle trails and play areas at Wallington.
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Great Outdoors

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

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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.
Nature and Wildlife

Coquet Island

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Discover a sea-bird Paradise - Take a trip to the RSPB Coquet Island Nature Reserve St Cuthbert came to Coquet Island more than 1300 years ago; but today there are a few more visitors on this amazing island.

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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