There’s nothing quite like a festive day out to get you feeling merry in the run-up to Christmas day.

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.

A collection of five bespoke tree prints entitled ‘Heartwood’, created from an around 90cm diameter disc of the trunk of the felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree, have gone on public display.

It could be romantic or rustic, serene or spiritual, coastal or castle (or both!), Northumberland has a venue for every taste, every vision and every idea no matter how wild your imagination.

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

Looking for things to do with kids in Northumberland? We may be biased, but we think that Northumberland is the best destination for a family day out. So, read on for our hints and tips on five of the best family days out 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.

If you're looking to visit Hadrian's Wall, look no further than our guide on where to stay near Hadrian's Wall, things to do on a weekend in Northumberland and where to eat and drink nearby. There are so many fantastic things to do in the area so these are just some of our highlights.

Springhouse Boutique Holiday Park is a stunning place to own a holiday own, nestled in the heart of Slaley Forest, Northumberland.

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

In the English Borders, this is an ideal base for outdoor life in the stunning Northumberland National Park and for exploring either the East or West coast.

We’re very lucky to have the picturesque landscape of Northumberland featured in many films and TV shows, immortalising its stunning natural beauty.