Alnwick
A large market town in north Northumberland, Alnwick is dominated by its large and impressive castle. Alnwick Castle was built in 1096 following the Norman conquest, and remains the seat of the Duke...
Northumberland Certificated Locations
Home to Hadrian’s Wall and acres of beautiful landscapes, Northumberland should be top of the list for anyone looking for an historic holiday full of fun and excitement.
The Northumberland Coast in particular cannot be missed, featuring an array of seaside towns, beaches and hidden coves. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is ideal for walkers, and there is traditional seaside food to enjoy.
Of course, we can’t talk about the county without mentioning Hadrian’s Wall, where you can see well-preserved ruins and potentially watch a war reenactment.
Don’t miss the birthplace of Thomas Berwick in Cherryburn, either, where a stunning collection of the revolutionary artist’s works are on show.
Amble
Amble is a small harbor town in Northumberland on the River Coquet. It remains a working fishing centre and boats can often be seen heading out to sea and returning to shore. One of the major draws for...
Bamburgh
A coastal town in Northumberland, Bamburgh may be small, but it's chock-full of interesting things to see and do. The local area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so take a walk along...
Bellingham
For an active break and an opportunity to get away from it all, don't miss the Northumberland town of Bellingham. It's famously a stopping point on the Pennine Way and so is ideal for hikers and cyclists,...
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
The northernmost town in England, Berwick-upon-Tweed has a turbulent history. It is only 2.5 miles from the Scottish borders and the Kingdoms of England and Scotland battled over its ownership for 400...
Corbridge
Corbridge has had a reputation as a shopper's paradise for more than 100 years and it is easy to see why. The Northumberland town has a pretty main street that is home to many independent retailers with...
Haltwhistle
The small town of Haltwhistle is situated in the English county of Northumberland, just south of the Northumberland National Park and close to a section of Hadrian's Wall. These highlights, together with...
Morpeth
Morpeth is the perfect place to visit if you enjoy shopping in an historic setting.The market town in Northumberland is a bustling venue with plenty of independent retailers. Every Wednesday there is also...
Rothbury
Rothbury is a fascinating and scenic destination, with much violent and bloody history having played out on its wild hills. Nestled in the heart of the Coquet Valley, the town sits in between the Simonside...