Bamburgh's fairytale location overlooking miles of breathtaking coastline, with a license for civil ceremonies, this Northumberland wedding venue is a great choice for your special day.

Beneath the serenity of Northumberland’s landscapes lies the clashing contrast of a history of bloody battles and conflicts. Discover the sites of some of the greatest battles in British history on our battlefields.

A warm and welcoming coaching inn at the gateway to the island of Lindisfarne offering a great value place to stay, eat and to explore from.

The nearest mainland inn to Holy Island, The Lindisfarne Inn is open all day for food, drinks, and cosy accommodation.

Enchanting holiday cottage situated on a farm. Beautifully furnished to a high standard. Stunning view from the garden over Cheviot Hills. No pets please. The accommodation can also be let on a 2-person basis.

Hollyhocks is a traditional 2-bedroom Edwardian end-terrace cottage in the town of Alnwick. It provides comfortable 4-star self-catering accommodation for up to 4 people

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.

The clue is in the name of the Coast and Castles Cycle Route, which scales Northumberland’s magnificent, castle-scattered coastline. The idyllic, 192 mile route stretches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and 85 miles of it lie in Northumberland.

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.

Northumberland has inspired artists, filmmakers, and even William Shakespeare! Get yourself down to a gallery, castle, and even adventure trails to allow you, your family and friends, to be inspired by our incredible county.

Adorable puffins, lazing seals, magical dolphins and rare ospreys are just some of the array of wildlife in Northumberland. Go wild goat spotting in the Cheviots, take wildlife boat trips and tiptoe through forests to find deer peeking from the trees.

Where else can you find a puffin festival, a fire festival, and a cavalcade of 150 horses and riders setting off to ‘ride the bounds’? Whatever you’re looking for, Northumberland holds year-round events for families, foodies, and festival-lovers.