We have collated our top, most-searched pages of the year to give you a little guidance on planning your next trip to the region with a run down of some of the best places to visit in Northumberland.
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A Visitors' Guide to Northumberland
Top places to visit
Discover the top places to visit in Northumberland, as told by our visitors themselves.
Wondering where to start when planning your trip to Northumberland in 2026? Take a look at what people have been searching for over the last year with our roundup of our most popular pages in 2025. Covering everything from some of Northumberland’s best attractions to the most stunning beauty spots, take inspiration from previous visitors.
Places to visit in Northumberland
Life’s about the journey, but the destination can be pretty spectacular too. Here are the most-searched destinations in Northumberland in 2025, so pick one (or many) to explore, including some of the best stretches of pristine beaches on Northumberland’s coastline, historic villages and towns and iconic locations used in film and television.
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Holy Island
This mysterious tidal island off Northumberland’s coast becomes inaccessible when the tide washes over its causeway. When it’s safe to cross the causeway, expect to find charming cafes, an ancient priory, and a castle that teeters on the coastline.
Amble
Home to a harbour filled with fish shacks, seafood eateries, and pastel-painted beach huts, the waterfront town of Amble hugs the River Coquet estuary at the southern gateway to the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Seahouses
A long history of fishing makes the popular village of Seahouses both fascinating and beautiful. Experience local wildlife and gorgeous beaches, enjoy fresh fish and chips and crazy golf, and take a scenic walk along the harbour.
Hexham
Stunning architecture, picturesque parks, and a bloody Northumbrian history are all waiting to be explored in Hexham. Immerse yourself in stories about the Northumbria Vikings, historical criminal families or ‘Border Reivers’, and the Anglo-Saxon Abbey.
Alnwick
From broomsticks to bookshops, tree houses to cherry blossoms, and jousts to dragons, you can't miss the magic of the cobbled market town of Alnwick when you visit Northumberland.
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Explore Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland: Historic walls, Berwick Castle, riverside walks, wildlife spotting, Vera filming locations and top places to stay.
Alnmouth
With its colourful houses, wildlife aplenty, and tranquil beach, Alnmouth sits within one of Northumberland's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There's always an opportunity to appreciate the coastline here, be it walking, cycling, or horse riding.
Bamburgh
A pristine beach, drifting sand dunes, snug eateries tucked away on street corners, and a magnificent castle view everywhere you turn. These are just a few of Bamburgh’s draws, not to mention its coastal setting in the county's AONB.
Morpeth
Combining history and heritage with hustle and bustle, traditional farmers markets lie around one cobbled corner and trendy bars lie around another; all ready for you to discover when you visit Morpeth.
Beadnell
With its protected waters and golden sandy beaches, Beadnell is a watersports paradise. Take the plunge and try activities such as kite surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and wakeboarding.
Best places to stay in Northumberland
All of this adventure requires somewhere beautiful, cosy and comfortable to sleep it all off at the end of the day.
Take a look at some of the best places to stay in Northumberland, where our visitors have been staying over the last year, from luxury hotels with spa and golf facilities, cosy pubs that double up as inn’s and B&B’s, self catering cottage stays, to the perfect camping and glamping spots. You can also find plenty of inspiration and helpful advice in our guide to Northumberland accommodation.
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Where to stay
Accommodation Favourites
Cottages and self-catering
Stone cottages with crackling log burners, self-catering apartments with beachfront terraces, trendy townhouses beside bustling high streets and rustic, countryside barn conversions. Northumberland has it all, ready for your self-catering holiday.
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Hotels
You’ll find friendly hotels of great quality and amazing customer service in Northumberland. Open your curtains to a magnificent sea view, stay close to the wildlife in the countryside, or live in luxury at a stately home or spa.
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Bed and breakfast
Immerse yourself in local, family-run B&Bs where you can stay by the sea, in the countryside, or in our quaint towns and villages. B&Bs are the perfect place for you to rest your head after a long day exploring our stunning county.
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Glamping
Want the camping experience minus the sleeping bag, creepy crawlies and chilly, night time toilet dash? Then go glamping in Northumberland, where we have everything from vintage shepherd’s huts to upscale bell tents across our coast and countryside.
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Inns
From quintessential country pubs to cheerful coastal inns with beer gardens looking out to sea, each have a character all of their own. Raise a glass of local real ale with the locals and tuck into hearty food and regional specialities.
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Camping sites
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and get closer to nature by camping in Northumberland. Staying at a campsite while you’re in Northumberland is a great way to experience our vast and tranquil space and enjoy a budget break.
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Fill your life with experiences
Pack your trip full of adventure and experiences with some of the best things to do and places to visit in the county. Puffin-spotting at The Farne Islands, admiring sweeping sea views from a spectacular fortress, and discovering awe-inspiring ancient history are all on the list.
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An overview of things to do
Wether you are looking for unusual things to do in Northumberland, things to do in Northumberland for couples or planning your day and looking for things to do in Northumberland for families, the region has so many things to do. Northumberland’s dark skies, attractions, castles and walking and hiking routes are just some of the fantastic experiences to be had in Northumberland. Here are the key categories of “things to do” that people have been searching for.
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Things to do
Top Experiences
Explore Attractions
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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Walking & Hiking
Northumberland offers breathtaking scenery and picturesque destinations to explore, with a range of paths and routes waiting for you, whether you seek gentle strolls, coastal adventures, countryside escapes, or unforgettable days outdoors.
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Find a market
Head to Northumberland’s bustling, bunting-strewn markets and be charmed by independent stalls, local food outlets and passionate producers with unmistakable Northumbrian accents. Enjoy an authentic shopping experience and take away fresh food.
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Our Coastline
Admire blazing sunrises, discover hidden bays, and relish superb seafood along Northumberland’s pristine coastline. Spot castles standing guard on the dramatic shore, and explore over 30 miles of barely-trodden, beautiful beaches.
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Castles-a-Plenty
The only time you want your holiday to end in ruins is in Northumberland. Home to more castles than any other county, you can explore magnificent fortresses, stay in a haunted castle, or wander ruined medieval castles across the county.
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