Cragside House
Being one of the first houses to be illuminated using hydroelectric power, the Cragside House is described back in the 1800s as ‘a palace of modern magician’. Located near Rothbury in Northumberland, along its rocky hillside, the Cragside House, which was also built in 1863, became home to Lord Armstrong’s family, a renowned Victorian inventor and industrialist.
Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. The castle is reached via a beautiful walk from the village of Craster.
Druridge Bay Beach
A place that is a total pleasure to visit, Druridge Bay is a seven-mile stretch of sandy beach from the south of the town to Cresswell. Aside from a beach, this particular place situated on Northumberland Coast also has its own dunes where you can have fun, play, and explore the amazing coastal area of natural beauty.
Northumberland Zoo
Northumberland Zoo is an up and coming family-run, not-for-profit animal collection in the heart of Northumberland. The zoo currently has 20 acres for visitors to explore with a wide range of animals to see from tiny Harvest mice to fluffy snow leopards.
Simonside Hills
Collective, distinct ridges make up the Simonside Hills a place of true beauty looking over the small town of Rothbury. The Simonside Hills are beautiful hill ranges with irregular edges, made up of sandstone. It is a magnificent creation of nature that is really popular with hikers and travellers alike.
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is a castle and country house in Alnwick in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest and renovated and remodelled a number of times.
Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall, also known as the Roman Wall, Picts’ Wall, or Vallum Aelium in Latin, is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
St Cuthbert’s Cave
St Cuthbert’s Cave otherwise known as Cuddy’s Cave can be found hidden in the Northumberland countryside near Belford in the Klyoe Hills. It has become a favourite spot to visit for walkers and those looking to get out and about and see the hidden gems of Northumberland.
Golf Clubs
Honeysuckle Country Park is situated between several golf clubs, all around a 20-30 minute drive away from the park.
There’s Burgham Park Golf Club, Alnmouth Golf Club, Morpeth Golf Club, and many more and all with fantastic facilities.
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle is a castle on the northeast coast of England, by the village of Bamburgh in Northumberland. It is a Grade I listed building. The site was originally the location of a Celtic Brittonic fort known as Din Guarie.
Whitehouse Farm
Visit Whitehouse Farm just outside of Morpeth in Northumberland for a fun day in a large 40 acres plus farm area. The farm also features tractor rides, animal feeding experiences, children’s soft play, kids racing cars, adventure playground, gift shop and the Whitehouse Farm kitchen to enjoy some food on site.
Linhope Spout
The Linhope Spout is a beautiful spot straight out of a fairy tale with its dark gloomy plunge pool, awesome waterfall and surrounding countryside. This magical location is perfect to enjoy a picnic as you take in the magnificence of the waterfall, which falls 18 metres into the small pool below. From the pool the River Breamish flows on to Ingram Valley.