With almost 50 million cars on UK roads, it’s sometimes easy to forget that the UK also has an excellent train network just waiting to be used. The best part? A lot of Northumberland’s destinations are easily accessible from the comfort of a cosy train seat.

Follow in the footsteps of Romans with our walking routes, and see the best parts of Hadrian’s Wall. Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort, the top of Steel Rigg and Housesteads Roman Fort for picture perfect countryside views.

There's no need to leave your dog at home when dining out in Northumberland, so we have rounded up 10 of the best dog friendly pubs and cafes in Northumberland.

Here are some of the best pubs in Northumberland with fireplaces to cosy up to after a long, wind-swept walk. Hide away from the cold, wrap your hands around a hot cup of tea and fill your belly with some hearty pub grub by the glow of an open fire.

This historic 17thC Inn lies within the Northumberland National Park and close to Kielder and is a family run establishment since 1985.

Whittle Dene Reservoir House sits in it's own beautiful grounds with a private hot tub, overlooking the water.

Fascinating sites, temples, and Roman bath houses are scattered along the 73-mile stone wall that dips and dives across the UK. This striking feat of engineering by the Roman Empire, impressive enough to inspire Game of Thrones, spans Northumberland's countryside.

From castles to bastle houses, forts to farmers’ markets and archaeology to astronomy. The diverse Heart of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland holds thousands of years’ worth of history, quaint villages and spectacular stargazing opportunities.

The astonishing Allendale Tar Bar’l is a sizzling hot Northumberland New Year's Eve ceremony that has been celebrated for centuries. This weird and wonderful tradition involves 45 local men carrying burning whiskey barrels through the town.

You’ll find travelling around Northumberland easy, whether you explore with or without a car, thanks to well-thought out bus and train services in operation.

Dust off your Christmas jumpers, woolly hats and chunky scarves; it’s time to get into the festive spirit with Christmas in Northumberland. Wrap your hands around a steaming cup of mulled wine at Christmas Markets and experience a New Year’s Eve fire festival in Northumberland.

Northumberland is home to many attractions and historical sites, including the wonders of the Northumberland National Park, all of which are uniquely beautiful.