Visiting Northumberland

Northumberland has everything for the perfect holiday:- lovely countryside, lakes, the Cheviot hills, stately homes, a National Park, Hadrian's Wall and a coastline with miles of magnificent beaches, sand dunes, towering cliffs and pretty coastal villages such as Alnmouth, Craster, Beadnell and Seahouses. A number of castles can be found throughout the area such as the 'royal' castle of Bamburgh, as well as Alnwick, Warkworth and Dunstanburgh.

Northumberland Tartan and Flag Northumberland is the least densely populated County in England. It has its own National Park, its own flag, its own tartan and its own dialect with more castles open to the public than any other county - a relic of the long and bloody conflicts fought against the Scots. Northumberland borders with Scotland and the regin has seen many battles and it has a history of war, revolt, and rebellion.

Find out more about the area history here

There are a wide range of things to do and activities for all weathers from Golf, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Bird Watching and Fishing which are all available locally. Within a few of miles of Clennell Hall is Cragside House and Grounds, which was the first house (owned by Lord Armstrong) in England to be entirely lit by hydro-electric power and the gardens there have the biggest rockery in the world. The national park is on our doorstep and there is an 18 hole golf course at Rothbury and further on is the town of Alnwick, which is famous for its markets, (Harry Potter) Castle and gardens.

Attractions, Activities and shopping within the area

Links of Interest:



Clennel Hall Walking Holidays

Clennell Hall Walking at Alwinton, explore the history and wildlife of this stunning part of the country
Visit Rothbury and Coquetdale

Visit Rothbury and the Coquetdale: Very informative local website illustrating all of the local Tourism, including activities and events for the village of Rothbury and the Coquetdale.

Visit Alnwick - Tourism Association website

Visit Alnwick: Very informative local website illustrating all of the local Tourism, including activities and events for the town of Alnwick.

Northumberland National Park

This website covers Northumberland’s National Park – from Hadrian’s Wall to the Scottish Border.
Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
 The Official visitor site for Northumberland.
Home page of north east england
 The One North East Official Tourism website for the North East.
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
 Visit Northumbria: Everything about Northumberland is here (by Northumberland County Council).
Welcome Northumberland
 Welcome Northumberland: The Tourist Information site for Northumberland.
Fancy a wildlife and heritage walk?
 Northumberland Wildlife Trust the site gives information about the work of the Trust, which aims to safeguard the future of all native wildlife in the region. Details of their full and varied events programme, the Trust's 65 local nature reserves, together with educational and voluntary opportunities that everyone can get involved in are included.
The National Trust. For ever, for everyone.

Find out about National Trust places to visit and events in your area.

UK Heritage

browse through a personal collection of historic houses, castles and religious sites from around the United Kingdom.


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