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...
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.
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.
Whether it’s a honeymoon, mini-moon, Valentine’s trip, wedding day or just an excuse for a romantic escape, Northumberland is the perfect place to spend it.