Let the waves hit your feet and the sand be your seat with a trip to the Northumberland coast.

Wondering how to keep the kids occupied this half term? If you’re in the Northeast, you’re in luck — Northumberland has plenty of exciting things to do, come rain or shine.

Explore the amazing North Northumberland coast with our guide. North Northumberland is some fantastic inland and countryside spots which are covered in a separate guide, but this blog will focus on the North Northumberland Northumberland coast with its many castles, amazing wildlife and stunning beauty spots.

A quirky and characterful period cottage, with direct rural views down to the sea at Embleton beach.

With historic houses, beautiful gardens, rolling countryside, dramatic landscapes, amazing wildlife and hidden gems to choose from, you’ll find a day out for all the family with the National Trust.

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.

Exceptional selection of bespoke luxury holiday cottages designed for couples, quietly situated in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside.

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?

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

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?