Places to Visit in and around the Northumberland National Park

Northumberland Attractions

Cherryburn cottage and farmhouse, is owned by the National Trust and is the birthplace of Thomas Bewick, Northumberland's greatest artist and engraver.

The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique idea. The Duchess of Northumberland's vision was to create a beautiful public space accessible to everyone; a garden for contemplation, fun, inspiration and education. The Garden features spectacular water displays, wonderful gardens and one of the largest tree houses in the world.

The Birds Of Prey Centre is located within the magnificent lakeside surroundings of Kielder Water at Leaplish Waterside Park.The Centre contains one of the largest & most fascinating collections of Birds Of Prey in the North of England

Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum bring history alive. Vindolanda is a fascinating Roman fort and civilian settlement lying just to the south of Hadrian's Wall. The Roman Army Museum, situated beside one of the best preserved sections of the Wall, offers a captivating insight into the garrisons of Hadrian's Wall.

Dilston Garden - An unusual and inspiring garden containing over 600 medicinal plants, will be enjoyed by all garden-lovers, but especially attracting anyone interested in herbs/medical herbalism.

Chesters Walled Garden is a wonderful example of traditional and modern planting combined in a naturalistic style and set in a 2acre 18th Century walled oasis on Hadrian's Wall. Organically run with diverse wildlife, it has lovely open views over the Tyne valley. There are 3 National Collections (Thyme, Marjoram and Burnet), a knot garden, magnificent flower borders, an exceptional herb collection, ponds and a Roman Garden (the site of a Roman road actually crosses the garden!) Planted for interest all season long.

Hadrian’s Wall is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. Internationally celebrated as a World Heritage Site, it is the best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire, and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the worlds greatest civilizations. Being there still invokes a sense of standing at the edge of the world, imagining what life would have been like at the forefront of Roman Rule in Britain. English Heritage own numerous properties along its length.

A restored Victorian railway station in a woodland garden
in Hexham in beautiful Northumberland with a beautiful Garden, Woodland Walk and Art Exhibitions.

Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and estate – the wonder of its age. Home of Lord Armstrong – one of the North East's great Victorians, The first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity
Possibly the largest rock garden in Europe and fantastic woodland estate, One of the red squirrel's last strongholds and a tricky rhododendron maze and adventure playground. Owned by the National Trust.

The Heritage Centre preserves and displays the heritage of the North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland

Otterburn Mill is an ideal day out, whatever the weather. There’s plenty to do and plenty to see. If you travel here by car, you can enjoy our ample free parking and excellent facilities.

Take in the seasonal change of the planting schemes, the Living Exhibition of Plants & growing Plant Collection ( now all with labels ), wonderful countryside views, garden features ( inc. Rope Art ), and overall original design of the gardens as you walk around the 12 acre gardens and arboretum

Northumberland Activities

SC X-Treme Adventure plays host to a range of extreme outdoor activities including paintball, off-road karting, 4x4 driving and team building activities.

Our farm is situated in Redesdale, nestled among the beautiful Northumbrian hills, in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Our high quality quad bikes and expert instruction, combined with the stunning scenery make this the perfect day out for individuals, families or groups

Hexham Racecourse takes full advantage of a natural amphitheatre of sloping grass below the stands to provide superb viewing of horse racing as well as the magnificent surrounding countryside.