As Valentine’s Day looms, romance blooms in Northumberland. With a coastline full of romantically ruinous castles, a star-studded sky where the Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye and awe-inspiring landscapes to explore together, there’s something for every type of couple to celebrate their love in Northumberland.

A unique experience awaits you - Valais Wanderers Sheep Trekking experience at Kypie Farm. This is a seasonal event running from Easter to end of August. Book from mid-March.

Walk Northern England. We offer a range of guided and self guided day trips, tours and holidays.

Patrick Norris, Footsteps in Northumberland, Belford.

Admire blazing sunrises, discover hidden bays, and relish superb seafood on our pristine coastline. Spot our castles standing guard along our dramatic shoreline, and explore more than 30 miles of barely-trodden beaches.

Get back into the swing of things on one of our many golf courses in Northumberland, surf and SUP board beside barely-trodden beaches, ramble along our scenic walking routes in Northumberland, cycle on breath-taking bike tracks, or gallop along our coastline with the fresh sea wind in your hair.

Northumberland’s beautiful, award-winning Kielder Water & Forest Park is a fantastic, natural habitat for many rare species of native British wildlife - and is a unique and wonderful place for all to visit and enjoy.

With its vast and varied landscapes, Northumberland is the perfect place to get active. From coastal walks to hikes in Northumberland to hilltop cycling routes through Northumberland, there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy — but Northumberland is also home to a host of indoor sports and pursuits across towns such as Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth.

The region that straddles the border of England and Scotland is a beautiful one. Northumberland on the English side and the Scottish Borders on the Scots are two halves of one extraordinarily attractive area, a blend of stunning landscapes, historical landmarks, and ancient ruins, as well as plenty of Scottish and Northern English charm.

Don't leave the dog at home, bring it on holiday and enjoy the wealth of dog friendly things to do in Northumberland. We have rounded up some of Northumberland's best dog friendly attractions so you can have a fantastic trip with your four-legged friend.

Nestled on the banks of the River North Tyne, Wark is a peaceful and characterful village surrounded by beautiful countryside, ancient woodland and rolling farmland. With its traditional stone houses, village green and warm community spirit, Wark offers visitors a classic Northumberland welcome.

New year, new you? We hear you. What could be better than resolving to live life a little more sustainably?