Explore Northumberland
Around Northumberland
- Hadrian's
Wall - See Vindolanda,
Housesteads
and Chesters
Roman sites.
- Beautiful
Coastline - Large unspoilt stretches of white sands in a region
of strong Christian Heritage where you can visit Holy
Island and the Farne
Islands nature reseve.
- Historic
Castles - Alnwick
Castle with its famous Alnwick Garden, Lindisfarne
Castle, Bamburgh
Castle, Chillingham
Castle, Dunstanburgh
Castle in Border
Reivers country.
- National
Trust properties - See magnificent interiors and walled gardens
at Wallington Hall and discover the industrial heritage of Cragside
House.
- Northumberland
National Park - A nature reserve stretching from Hadrian's Wall
to the Cheviot Hills with superb walking scenery, a variety of wildlife
and many historic sites.
- Kielder Water
- The largest man-made lake in Europe, with red squirrels, deer, rare
birds and a haven for fishing, boating, riding and watersports.
- Day Trips - Durham
City and Cathedral,
Newcastle
and Gateshead
Metro Centre, Carlisle,
Scottish
Borders and Edinburgh
Activities
Enjoy more photographs of Northumberland by Graeme
Peacock
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