Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northumberland
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northumberland are listed below.
Northumberland National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland
Ancient pre-history and the rare red squirrel exist alongside traditional lifestyles with a thriving culture. There are distinct characteristics within the landscape of the National Park... more
De Vere Slaley Hall (Spa)
Slaley, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Cleanse every pore in the steam room or sauna, relax in the solarium, or revive tired muscles in the Jacuzzi... more
Wallington (Historic House)
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
On display are fine collections of ceramics, curiosities, stuffed birds, geological specimens and dolls houses. The 17th century garden has a walled garden, lawns, lakes, shrubberies... more
Chesters Fort & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland
Famous for its finely preserved bath house, which was also used for eating, drinking and gaming with its cold rooms, warm rooms and hot rooms. The... more
Wallington (Garden)
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
Inside the egg-shaped walled garden are fine glasshouses, a sculpture terrace, a system of pools and some first-class colourful cottage gardening. Longer estate walks encompass wooded... more
Seaton Delaval Hall (Historic House)
Estate Office, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland
The Hall was damaged by fire in 1822, but successive generations of the family, particularly the late Lord Hastings, undertook extensive repairs to ensure the Hall's... more
Lindisfarne Castle (Historic House)
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, and the furniture is dark wood tables and cabinets. Stone arches and oak beams give the... more
Herterton House (Garden)
Hartington, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
The gardens are in five parts - a formal topiary garden, physic garden, flower garden with beautifully planted perennials, fancy garden with a fine two storey... more
Lindisfarne Priory (Museum / Art Gallery)
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Lindisfarne was a treasure house of jewels and manuscripts, including incomparable illuminated Gospels (now in the British Library), and is still a holy site and has... more
Whalton Manor Gardens (Garden)
Whalton Manor, Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland
Magnificent herbaceous borders and walls festooned with many varieties of clematis and climbing roses. Delicious home cooked lunches and cream teas are served in the Lutyens... more
Bamburgh Castle (Historic House)
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Discover a superb collection of arms, armour, fine porcelain, china and works of art. The Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum contains a varied collection from both... more
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Abbots Tower, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland
The displays include uniforms, medals and weapons covering the period 1674 to the present day... more
The Alnwick Garden (Garden)
Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland
In the Serpent Garden eight water sculptures nestle in the coils of a topiary serpent, while the Poison Garden holds dangerous plants and their stories. The... more
Matfen Hall (Spa)
Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Matfen Hall's Spa Experiences include a choice of spa treatments with lunch and refreshments. The residential Spa Breaks offer complete relaxation and are inclusive of treatments... more
Cragside (Garden)
Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland
In the Pinetum below, England´s tallest Douglas Fir soars above other woodland giants. Across the Valley, the Orchard House still produces many varieties of fresh fruit... more
Macdonald Linden Hall (Spa)
Golf & Country Club, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland
Listen to natural sounds while the finest of products are applied by the professionally trained therapists. The carefully selected skincare house Decleor ensure your Spa is... more
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum (Garden)
Howick Estate Office, Alnwick, Northumberland
The Arboretum covers about 65 acres of woodland walks and contains 1800 different species of trees and shrubs. Howick is worth a visit in the late... more
Alnwick Castle (Historic House)
Alnwick, Northumberland
Dating from the 11th century this magnificent Castle was built as a stronghold during the bloody Border wars. Restorations by the First and Fourth Dukes transformed... more
Cragside (Historic House)
Rothbury, Northumberland
Beyond is a vast woodland garden where rhododendrons and azaleas reach full bloom during May and June. Soaring high above are the magnificent spires of Armstrong´s... more
Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Haydon Bridge, Northumberland
The Museum houses a range of objects found at the site, including flat-bottomed pottery and larger cooking pots which are Friesian in origin. Some of the... more
Chillingham Castle (Historic House)
Wooler, Northumberland
Dungeons and secret chambers have been found beneath the turrets and roofs. Antique furniture, pictures, tapestries, arms and armour are displayed in a mixture of medieval... more
Bamburgh Castle Golf Club (Golf Course)
Bamburgh Castle Golf Club, The Wynding, Bamburgh, Northumberland
Just 5,600 yards off the back markers, with a par of 68, the six par threes are crucial, especially the uphill 224-yard sixth, the toughest on... more
De Vere Slaley Hall (Golf Course)
Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland
Seasonal colour comes from rhododendrons and cherry trees that border many interesting holes of the 7,000-yard lay-out, the most notable being the ninth, a 450-yard uphill... more
Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland
The extensive Museum houses finds from the site that includes Roman boots and shoes, leather, glass, jewellery, pottery, textiles and tools along with special photographs of... more
Berwick-upon-Tweed Golf Club (Goswick) (Golf Course)
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
The land drains well and tends to be firm and fast-running, making the typical seaside links, where few trees are able to survive. Unlike many links... more