Northumberland is home to some of the best hotels in the UK, that welcome visitors from home and abroad throughout the year, whether you are planning a romantic couples retreat, a spa break, a group trip, or an adventure with the family, Northumberland has a hotel perfect for you. 

Volunteers at the RNLI Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh, Northumberland, have received a festive treat: a treasured shawl once owned by the 19th-century lifesaving heroine has been generously donated to the museum’s collection.

The English countryside is having a moment. Every scroll through TikTok and Instagram turns up another dreamy clip of stone-built villages, foxgloves in cottage gardens and someone in a Barbour walking a spaniel through golden fields. The aesthetic is everywhere, but most of it is filmed in the same handful of crowded Cotswolds villages. The real, lived-in, peaceful English countryside is somewhere else entirely. It's in Northumberland, where rolling Cheviot Hills meet ancient woodland, stone-built villages sit untouched in hidden valleys, and the night sky is darker than anywhere else in England.

From its expansive coastline and rolling hills to its historical sites and quaint towns and villages, Northumberland is an area of dynamic landscapes and rich culture. No wonder it’s so popular with solo travellers, couples, families, and groups.

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

Take a look at our round up of some of the best short walks in Northumberland. Including where to park, where to stop for a bite to eat and where to stay at the end of the day, we've got it all covered so you can easily plan your walking route.

Looking for dog-friendly inns or self-catering accommodation on the Northumberland Coast? Visit Northumberland for the best getaways in the North East.

Deep dive into Northumberland and experience its amazing water-based activities. Make the most of our coast with surfing, SUP boarding and kayaking, watch our wildlife up-close on a boat trip, or enjoy a gentle row along picturesque rivers.

What do Indiana Jones, a boy wizard and a much-loved female detective all have in common? They’ve all been filmed in Northumberland.

Northumberland is a fantastic area, filled with an array of attractions and activities to explore.

If watching Robson Green's Weekend Escapes has inspired you to discover Northumberland for yourself, why not try these great days out included in our Northumberland guide?

Explore Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland: Historic walls, Berwick Castle, riverside walks, wildlife spotting, Vera filming locations and top places to stay.