Northumberland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A stone wall, rolling hills, and a sunset over a green landscape.
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A coastal landscape with a castle on a hill, a beach with pink flowers, and the ocean.
A historic castle on a hill overlooking the ocean.

Popular cities in Northumberland

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
A picturesque cityscape, thriving arts and nightlife scene, and the famous Geordie hospitality make this one of northeast England’s best-loved cities.

Reasons to visit

  • St. James' Park
  • Quayside
  • Northumbria University
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Hexham
Known for Friendly people, Relaxing and Countryside
Get away to relaxing Hexham! Enjoy the spas, monuments and theatre.

Reasons to visit

  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
  • Vindolanda
  • Kielder Water and Forest Park
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A beach with dunes, a wooden structure, and a house with a metal roof.
Alnwick
Known for Historical, Castle and Gardens
Experience secluded Alnwick: its castle, gardens, history and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Alnwick Castle
  • Alnwick Garden
  • Dunstanburgh Castle
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Small town
Relaxing Berwick-upon-Tweed awaits: its history, bars, castle and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lindisfarne Castle
  • Lindisfarne Priory
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm
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Morpeth
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Countryside
Experience relaxing Morpeth: its culture, castle, monuments and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Warkworth Castle
  • Cragside Country Park
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Seahouses
Known for Ports, Boating and Bars
Seahouses awaits: its bars, castle, beaches and more!
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Stay near popular Northumberland attractions

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Bamburgh Castle

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You can find out about the history of Bamburgh with a stop at Bamburgh Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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