Kids enjoying The Alnwick Garden

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

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum is a must for music lovers - alive with iconic regional instruments and live music.
Museums

Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery

Visit Berwick Museum and Art Gallery, located in the Ravensdowne Barracks - the first purpose-built army barracks in England.
Nature and Wildlife

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

The new Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
Historic Sites Tynemouth

Tynemouth Priory

Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England.
Great Outdoors Hexham

Warksburn

Warksburn is located near Stonehaugh and comprises a delightful picnic site and forest walk. Fantastic for dark skies!
Historic sites Wall

Planetrees Roman Wall

A 15-metre (49 feet) length of later narrow Wall on earlier broad foundations, marking the junction between the two wall types.
Nature and Wildlife Morpeth

Scotch Gill Wood Local Nature Reserve

Woodland nature reserve with riverside and round walks.
Family Attraction Morpeth

Whitehouse Farm Centre

Whitehouse Farm is the all-weather fun attraction with soft play, restaurant, outdoor play areas, tractor-trailer rides and lots of animals to feed, hold and stroke.
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Historic sites Prudhoe

Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe Castle has many a story to tell so a family day out to this Northumberland fortress is truly worthwhile.
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Nature and Wildlife Bedlington

Bedlington Country Park Local Nature Reserve

A delightful country park on the north side of the River Blyth with a picnic area and children's play area

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.
Mountain biking in purple heather
Family walk in Northumberland
Couple enjoying a boat trip
Hadrian's Wall
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Outdoor adventures in Northumberland

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