A Visitors' Guide to Northumberland in 2023

Wondering where to start when planning your trip to Northumberland in 2024? Take a look at what people have been searching for over the last year with our roundup of our most popular pages in 2023. 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 2023, 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.

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.

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.

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.