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Here are the news articles and press releases from Northumberland Tourism and partner tourism organisations across the county of Northumberland. You can browse the list below and also click the 'Explore the Map' tab at the top of the page to see where the news is taking place.

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Sarah Farooqi puts Bamburgh Bones on the map

Tuesday 16/07/2019

Local artist Sarah Farooqi has specially created one of her beautiful maps for the Bamburgh Bones project. The new visitor orientation map, complet...

Andrey Gray's Summer Exhibition

Monday 15/07/2019

Northumberland, Turner and photography collide in Andrew Gray’s summer exhibition at The Old School Gallery in Alnmouth....

The Bamburgh Castle Inn is in the running for two titles in the national Great British Pub Awards.

Thursday 11/07/2019

Fondly nicknamed “the Oscars of the Pub industry,” The Great British Pub Awards, run by leading trade magazine the Morning Adv...

The Reivers Cycle Routes

Tuesday 09/07/2019

The long distance Reivers Cycle Routes are a brace of signed / waymarked bi-directional ‘coast to coast’ cycle routes between ...

Paradise saved: Wildlife lovers chip in to protect Northumberland upland

Monday 08/07/2019

Benshaw Moor in Redesdale, described as a paradise for botanists, is now a protected nature reserve after more than half a million pounds raised....

Bamburgh Castle raises glass to 125th anniversary

Wednesday 03/07/2019

One of Britain’s most iconic castles is toasting a special birthday in style with the launch of two anniversary beers dedicated to the remark...

Northumbrian Gardens To Come Alive To the Sound of Music

Thursday 27/06/2019

Two young musical groups are due to perform at Mindrum Gardens, with proceeds going to their Scotland Tour and the 2020 Chil...

Wildlife rangers from the North urge MPs for change at huge nature and climate event outside Parliament

Thursday 27/06/2019

National Trust rangers from across the North of England have travelled to Parliament to meet with their MPs, to call for them to pass ambitious new...

Open Day Opportunity at Northumberland’s Rarest Safari

Wednesday 26/06/2019

Go deep into Chillingham Park to get up close and personal with a real rarity - Northumberland’s Chillingham Wild Whit...

Magical outdoor Shakespeare performances at Hulne Abbey and Alnwick Castle

Monday 24/06/2019

Bring a picnic and enjoy “Much Ado about Nothing” or “Macbeth” or both! The Three Inch Fools, a na...

Alnwick Castle throws a 1919 Peace Party weekend

Wednesday 19/06/2019

Join the celebrations on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June June 2019 marks a hundred years since the official ending...

Lufthansa announces direct service between Newcastle and Munich

Wednesday 19/06/2019

Lufthansa departing from Newcastle for the first time to its major hub Munich Lufthansa has strengthened its commitment to the UK market wi...

News from Northumberland National Park

Wednesday 19/06/2019

As we approach the Summer solstice already, we would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the first six months of 2019 and share with you som...

Evening dining for all launches at the Castle

Friday 14/06/2019

The Courtyard opens for dinner on selected SaturdaysPeople who live in and around Alnwick - as well as visitors to Northumberland &ndas...

New Lease of Life for Beadnell Towers

Wednesday 12/06/2019

Beadnell Towers in Northumberland, has been given a £3M refurbishment to turn the former 10 bed hotel into an 18-bedroomed destination venue,...

Slaley hall's great deals ‘spa-n' the whole summer

Tuesday 11/06/2019

Guests at Slaley Hall, in Northumberland, can take the stress out of every-day life over the coming months with a new ‘Summer Soother' deal, ...

Challengers, are you ready? Walltown Warrior is coming to Northumberland National Park!

Monday 10/06/2019

This September, prepare to run, crawl, scramble and slide as the first-ever ‘Walltown Warrior’ event descends on Northumberland! ...

Fifth release of water voles a great success

Friday 07/06/2019

This week, a further 240 water voles have been relea...

LNER confirms Scottish Azuma roll-out date

Wednesday 05/06/2019

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has confirmed it will add its new Azuma trains to the route connecting Edinburgh, the North East and King&rsquo...

Investing to help children access jobs of the future

Thursday 30/05/2019

Two North East attractions are in line for a cash windfall as part of an initiative to help children access jobs of the future. Woodhorn Ch...

Tour of Britain to make spectacular return to the North East as the route is revealed

Wednesday 29/05/2019

The UK’s most prestigious cycle race will make a spectacular return to the North East this year. It has been confirmed today that two...

Temporary Closure of Chillingham Castle

Friday 24/05/2019

Please be aware that Chillingham Castle has unfortunately had to close today (Friday 24th May, 2019) due to an electrical fault. ...

Kielder osprey returns home

Monday 20/05/2019

Excitement built last week as volunteers worked to identify a male osprey who has built a new nest in Kielder Forest. Volunteers successfully ident...

Restoring Ratty shortlisted for the Best Large-Scale Conservation project award

Monday 20/05/2019

Water voles have been brought back to the Northumberland Landscape thanks to Restoring Ratty. This landscape-scale project has been shortlisted fo...

Roll up, Roll up The National Festival Circus is coming to town

Monday 20/05/2019

Do you struggle to juggle your free time over the school holidays? Keeping the kids entertained is a skill in itself, so we have just the ticket. T...

The Inn Collection puts taps on the map for water refill scheme

Friday 17/05/2019

The Inn Collection Group is tapping into a national water campaign that aims to slash the millions of plastic bottles ending up in the world’...

Free, spectacular cultural performance for all at Alnwick Castle! Royal Opera House BP Big Screen presents a 20th century ballet masterpiece of Romeo and Juliet

Friday 17/05/2019

As part of the Royal Opera House BP Big Screen, a beautiful and passionate LIVE screening of the 20th century ballet masterpiece of Rome...

Roller coaster zipwire comes to Kielder

Friday 10/05/2019

Award-winning activity centre, Calvert Kielder has announced the arrival of its latest attraction the ‘Kielder ZipCoaster’, Europe&rsqu...

Farne Island puffins to be monitored annually in an attempt to stop the global decline in numbers

Thursday 09/05/2019

Atlantic puffins under threat due to changes to the environment affecting their favourite food Annual mon...

Students' designwork provides shelter for Northumberland visitors

Wednesday 08/05/2019

Students who designed and constructed a brand-new piece of public architecture in Northumberland have been joined by community representative...

Weekend firing spectacular for Alnwick Castle

Wednesday 01/05/2019

All guns ablaze in historical military firing displays all weekend! As well as all the usual high jinks, fun and games – history is w...

Go Team St Mary's

Monday 29/04/2019

We're so proud of the team at St Mary's Inn who've won 'BEST PUB IN NORTHUMBERLAND' as part of the Annual National Pub & Bar A...

Slaley hall team to take on the three peaks for mental health

Wednesday 24/04/2019

A group of intrepid staff members from Slaley Hall will be taking on one of Britain’s toughest challenges to raise vital funds for a local me...

Eggs in time for Easter

Wednesday 17/04/2019

Easter in Northumberland is not just about chocolate eggs; it is also about osprey eggs. For the wonderful news f...

New partners, new stages & new theme revealed for Lindisfarne Festival 2019

Wednesday 17/04/2019

Lindisfarne Festival has revealed the full stage-by-stage line ups for its 5th anniversary extravaganza this summer, along with details of exciting...

Northumberland National Park supports national campaign to get people outside this Easter!

Wednesday 10/04/2019

Northumberland National Park Authority has joined forces with National Parks UK to mark Discover National Parks Fortnight - a two-week-long celebra...

New Tipi Wedding Offering At Kielder

Wednesday 10/04/2019

Britain's most magical landscape can now be the backdrop for the biggest day of visitors' lives. Northumbrian Water's Landal Kielder Waters...

A magnificent return – ospreys back for the summer

Wednesday 10/04/2019

Exciting news at Kielder Water and Forest Park – all the usual nests are occupied with ospreys having safely returned from...

Kielder Salmon Centre re-opens in style for Spring with ‘Watery Wildlife Day’

Wednesday 10/04/2019

Kielder Salmon Centre is hosting a day of activities for all the family in April, in order to mark the Centre’s re-opening after the winter m...

Battlesteads shortlisted for national eco hospitality award

Friday 05/04/2019

Northumberland hotel and restaurant , near Wark, has been shortlisted for what is widely con...

Lindisfarne Castle – as it has never been seen before

Wednesday 03/04/2019

For almost 50 years, the National Trust has been telling the same story at Lindisfarne Castle; the story of the incredible holiday home of Edward H...

Bamburgh Castle pushes out the basket to welcome four-legged visitors for the first time

Friday 29/03/2019

It’s one of the most iconic coastal castles in the country. And for the first time since Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland opened to the publ...

Herding Hill Farm Camping and Glamping Site acquired by WCF Ltd

Thursday 28/03/2019

The AA award winning camping and glamping site, which is less than one mile from Hadrian’s Wall, is the latest acquisition for WCF, a company...

Kielder’s bird population in for a surprise!

Friday 22/03/2019

Migrating birds returning to Kielder Water & Forest Park this spring are in for a big surprise. As part of the National Heritage Lotter...

National Landscape Discovery Centre officially welcomes 250,000th visitor!

Friday 22/03/2019

Less than two years after opening its doors to the public, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre has officially welcomed its 250,000th...

Volunteers needed to help vulnerable shorebirds in Northumberland

Wednesday 20/03/2019

A partnership of conservation organisations is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to protect and monitor vulnerable birds nesting along the coast ...

Northumberland National Park to host special event to help local tourism businesses capitalise on award-winning international tourism campaign

Tuesday 19/03/2019

The Northumberland launch of the award-winning National Park Experience Collection takes place this Friday 22 March at The Sill: National Landscape...

Magical Alnwick Castle opens again Friday 29th March!

Tuesday 19/03/2019

New events plus revamped food and drink outlets for 2019 Hang on to your hats, cloaks, boots and ...

Returning ospreys will be a sight for soar eyes

Tuesday 19/03/2019

Visitors to Kielder Water & Forest Park are being urged to train their eyes on the skies over the next couple of weeks, with the area's f...

Adventurers channel Blyth spirit for sea voyage around Britain

Tuesday 12/03/2019

Modern-day pioneers are drawing on the Blyth spirit...

The alnwick garden announces the opening of the first searcys venue in the north east ‘the pavilion kitchen’ after re-appointment to the alnwick garden by the duchess of northumberland 170 years later

The Alnwick Garden announces the opening of the first Searcys venue in the north east garden

Tuesday 12/03/2019

Award winning* visitor attraction and charity The Alnwick Garden today opened the first of their new catering facilities with the Duchess of Northu...

The Flow Country comes to The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre

Tuesday 12/03/2019

Northumberland National Park is hosting a major national exhibition at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre focusing on the Flow Country, ...

Walk away with the AONB Visitor Guide from North Tourism Fair

Tuesday 12/03/2019

This year’s Northumberland Coast AONB Visitor Guide will once again be available at the North Tourism Fair at Willowburn Sports and Leisure C...

National Park’s Young Naturalists Graduate

Wednesday 06/03/2019

A group of environmentally-minded teenagers from Hexham and Morpeth are celebrating after completing a special outdoor education scheme led by Nort...

Investing in community heritage in the North Pennines

Wednesday 06/03/2019

A unique project that brings together more than ten community organisations in the Allen Valleys area of the North Pennines is starting work after ...

AGM Announced after Successful Quiz Night

Monday 04/03/2019

The Glendale Agricultural Society announce the date for their annual AGM after seeing a packed room for their annual quiz ni...

Libertines frontman Peter Doherty to headline Lindisfarne Festival 2019 with new band ‘The Puta Madres’

Thursday 28/02/2019

Plans are well underway to make the 5th Lindisfarne Festival the best one yet with organisers delighted to announce their Friday night headline act...

Battlesteads Hotel & Observatory leads the way in tackling UK light pollution

Thursday 28/02/2019

in Northumberland has become the first place in the UK to install a...

Get snap happy discovering northumberland

Monday 25/02/2019

Discover our Land photography competition launches to celebrate English Tourism Week ...

Tourist Guide training programme starting in 2019

Monday 25/02/2019

Budding tourist guides are being sought to help show off North East England region to visitors from the UK and all over the world. A new an...

Old Boy - A great night out

Wednesday 20/02/2019

By Glas(s) Performance Grandads are a bit brilliant. Mind you, so are grandsons. Join us for a celebration of male family relationships and...

Put your tap on the map to reduce plastic litter

Wednesday 20/02/2019

Businesses on the Northumberland coast are being urged to put their tap on the map and sign up to the Refill scheme to help reduce the amount of pl...

Northumberland features in a new collection of interactive visitor experiences showcasing England’s National Parks

Thursday 14/02/2019

A new collection of more than 70 bookable visitor experiences alongside over 80 accommodation providers has been launched across nine of England&rs...

Northumberland crafts & fun this half term to get the kids out and in the fresh air

Wednesday 13/02/2019

With half term fast approaching, The Alnwick Garden have some great activities to get the kids outdoors with Adventure Northumberland transforming ...

The Old School Gallery 2019

Tuesday 12/02/2019

Join us at the Old School Gallery this Saturday 16th February to launch our first exhibition for 2019, PRANG - A collision of t...

Lindisfarne Castle – back to its former glory

Tuesday 12/02/2019

For the first time in four years, visitors to Lindisfarne Castle this week will be able to experience the castle in all its glory. The scaf...

A Battle of Glendale Intelligence

Thursday 07/02/2019

The Glendale Agricultural Society (GAS) have announced the date of the much-anticipated Quiz Night, to be held at the Tankerville Arms in Wooler on...

Fresh funds for berwick barracks

Thursday 07/02/2019

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded English Heritage, the charity which manages Berwick Barracks, a £69,500 Resilient Heritage gra...

Osprey Watch gearing up for return of the birds

Wednesday 06/02/2019

As wildlife lovers in the region have their eyes to the skies eagerly awaiting the return of the Kielder osprey, Osprey Watch is als...

Meals fit for royalty now at Alnwick Castle

Tuesday 05/02/2019

New chef at Alnwick Castle has cooked for the Queen. Try his delicious dishes on Saturday 16th February at Alnwick Castle. ...

National Lottery grant success for Bamburgh

Monday 28/01/2019

‘Accessing Aidan’, a remarkable partnership project to develop the crypt of St. Aidan'sChurch, Bambu...

Ocean Colour Scene to headline 5th Lindisfarne Festival

Friday 25/01/2019

Organisers of Lindisfarne Festival have announced their first big wave of acts for the 2019 summer festival, which is set to take place at Bea...

Lights, Camera, Action!

Tuesday 22/01/2019

The ‘Restoring Ratty’ Kielder water vole reintroduction project has released a four-minute film to celebrate the first year of it...

Discover our land campaign launched to promote northumberland

Tuesday 22/01/2019

Northumberland County Council has launched an exciting new campaign called ...

Arts Funding Set To Expand Kielder's Evolving Timeless Landscape

Tuesday 22/01/2019

Kielder Water & Forest Park's unique outdoor arts programme is set to continue evolving and become increasingly inclusive, thanks to a new proj...

Kielder kickstarts 2019 with award win

Friday 18/01/2019

Northumbrian Water's Kielder Waterside has kickstarted 2019 with a prestigious award win. Landal Kielder Waterside, base...

Amble Inn: Multi-million pound Northumberland inn opens creating 35 jobs

Thursday 17/01/2019

The £4m Amble Inn has officially opened its doors. The eagerly awaited pub with rooms on Sandpiper Way opened to applause from ...

Student-run bistro joins the line-up for Northumberland Restaurant Week

Monday 14/01/2019

Food lovers, get your knives and forks at the ready! Student-run bistro, The Gallery at Northumberland College has become the fifth restaurant to s...