Love it like it's yours

We’re encouraging people to make the most of Northumberland and ‘love it like it’s yours’. And there's no one better placed than Northumbrians to offer advice, tips and experience on how to respect, protect and enjoy our region.

From finding when and where you're allowed to camp, to learning about tide times and when it's safe to go in the sea. Our aim is to educate as many people as possible on the dos and don'ts of visiting one of the country's most rural counties.

This campaign is inspired by the countryside code. We encourage explorers and hikers to read the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue hill safety guidance. And there’s lots of useful info on Forestry England’s forest code for walkers and cyclists heading out to walking trails and forests.

Meet the locals

Introducing the home-grown stars of our new ‘Love it like it’s yours’ campaign. Here they tell us more about what they love about living and working in Northumberland.

Ian Woods

Ian Woods, Station Officer, HM Coastguard.

Johanna Avis and David Berrisford

Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site.

Margaret Anderson

Senior Ranger at Northumberland National Park.

Alex MacLennan

Recreation Public Affairs Manager Northumberland, Forestry England

Ally Thompson

Co-owner at Hjem, Hexham.

Patrick Norris

Patrick Norris, Footsteps in Northumberland, Belford.

Charlotte Reid

Director at Fawside, Allendale

Aimee Maxwell

Recreation Craftsperson, Forestry England

Sally Urwin

Sally Urwin, 47, High House Farm, Matfen.

Peter Harrison

Peter Harrison, organiser and creator of Cyclone Festival, which takes place in Northumberland

Useful information

Holy Island crossing times

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a must-visit, but you must check safe crossing times before visiting. Linked to the mainland by a causeway which is cut off twice daily by fast incoming tides, it is vital to check safe crossing times before crossing the causeway.

Travel tips

With stunning scenery around every turn, travelling in Northumberland is an experience in itself. Here’s everything you need to know.

Getting Around

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.

Tourist Information Centre in Northumberland

Tourist Information Centres

Our Tourist Information Centres are a source of inspiration for customers, with friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand to share their passion for Northumberland. Find all the information you need to make your visit an unforgettable experience.

Make it personal

With endless experiences, it’s impossible to see and do everything Northumberland has to offer. Create a personal profile and we’ll tailor the site to show you the best and most relevant content for you.

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Love it like it's yours