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.

It's the perfect time to take another look at your bucket list and plan some new adventures for 2026. Hike to that waterfall you've always wanted to see, book that stargazing experience you've been eyeing up for months, or visit that mind blowing castle everyone's been talking about.

Find out where to eat in Northumberland this winter, whether it's for a cosy roast dinner, a festive family meal or a work's Christmas do. We have compiled a list of cafes, pubs, restaurants and Christmas markets where you can pick up local Christmas comfort food.

The Easter holidays are just around the corner. Whether you’ve booked a family trip for the school holidays, you’re a tired teacher counting down the days until that well-deserved break, or you’re looking for something to do during the long Easter weekend, Northumberland is the place to be. Discover Easter activities Northumberland has to offer with our guide.

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

Follow Robson Green’s journey through Northumberland on series 3 of, ‘Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.’ From sailing on Kielder water to Dragon Boarding at Sweethope Lough, he reveals Northumberland’s secret spots and the key to mindfulness in Northumberland’s staggering coast and countryside landscapes.

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.

Find some of the best cottages in Northumberland for a winter break with our round up of cosy Northumberland cottages. From crackling log burners, to private hot tubs, to on-site telescopes, each suggestion has something that makes it especially irresistible for a winter stay.