There’s no better backdrop to your romantic getaway than Northumberland. Of course, romance is subjective; for some it’s sea and sunsets, for others a candle-lit table for two, and for a few it’s a jam-packed trip filled with absolutely everything. It’s a good job Northumberland has it all...
Whether you’re looking for a picture-perfect location to enjoy with your loved one or self-love is more your style, there’s no better backdrop to your romantic getaway than Northumberland. Of course, romance is subjective; it might be
sea and sunsets, a
candle-lit table for two, a relaxed holiday doing nothing or a jam-packed trip filled with absolutely everything.
For the dewy eyed duos who are romantic in the traditional sense of the word, you’ll find the county’s coastline full of castles irresistible. Wander along the beach to breath-taking
Bamburgh Castle that stands dominantly behind wild dunes. Cross the causeway (always check
safe crossing times beforehand!) to the mysterious
Holy Island of Lindisfarne where
Lindisfarne Castle teeters on a rocky plateau. Or, visit
Warkworth Castle and sail across to its hidden hermitage that can only be accessed by boat.
Pack a deck chair, a flask and some binoculars, stay out after sunset and let Northumberland’s star-studded sky take your breath away. The skies above the
Northumberland International Dark Sky Park are the darkest in England, where the Milky Way and other constellations can be seen with the naked eye and the county’s coast and
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of the best places to spot the Aurora Borealis.
Maybe you’re an active couple that are up and out of the door hours before most of us have even contemplated getting out of bed. Early risers can hike to one of Northumberland’s viewpoints to watch the sky emblazoned with pinks and oranges as the sun rises. Then, mountain bike along
Kielder Water & Forest Park’s challenging trails, trail run in the rugged Cheviots, hike along
Hadrian’s Wall and
canoe along the River Coquet.
As George Bernard Shaw once said, ‘There is no love sincerer than the love of food’ and
Northumberland’s culinary world is perfect for a foodie love affair. Taste exquisite seafood along the coast, try the most
hearty pub food there is in the county’s countryside or have that Lady-and-the Tramp-spaghetti-moment with a romantic dinner in one of the
best restaurants in Northumberland.
If your idea of a romantic break is being busy doing nothing, accommodation will be your top priority. Northumberland’s
glamping cabins,
snug B&Bs and luxury
hotels are perfect for snuggling up under the duvet with a book and a hot chocolate. Cosy up together by a warming open fire, stargaze from a private hot tub or ogle at awe-inspiring views from the comfort of an outdoor bath tub. Go off the grid together in a rustic cabin, stay by the beach in a beautiful hotel that’s perfect for returning from windswept walks or pick a spa hotel where you can wander up the hallway to a relaxing haven of hot tubs, saunas and massage treatments.