Northumberland Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Northumberland.

About Northumberland

Northumberland is a county in the north east of England that borders with Scotland. It is linked with Durham and Tyne and Wear. It also has a border with the North Sea coastline that also possesses an area of outstanding natural beauty. The county council is situated at Morpeth which is located on the River Wansbeck. Northumberland is the most sparsely populated county in England with a lot of the land area countryside. Northumberland National Park takes up a lot of this area with open moorland and the Cheviot Hills holding many untold stories of battles and skirmishes between the English and the Scots throughout the depths of time. The Farne Islands are well renowned as a great location for bird-watching and seeing the grey seal population migrate. The historic island of Lindisfarne is also accessible depending on the tide and is well worth a visit. Transport is tricky across the region with the A1 being the main route for cars from England right up through Northumberland to Edinburgh. Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough are all within easy reach of tourists staying in the region whilst with the Scottish Border so close it would be foolish not to cross the border and visit Scotland.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Northumberland

1. Hadrian's Wall - Hexham Tourist Information Centre, Northumberland, NE46 1QE Hadrian's Wall is a stone and timber fortification built by the Roman Empire. In AD 122, Emperor Hadrian began building the 1st of two fortifications across Great Britain. 2. Bamburgh Castle - Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF Bamburgh Castle was built on a volcanic rock formation, on the coast of Bamburgh in Northumberland. As the home of Anglo-Saxon rulers, Bamburgh Castle has garnered its share of legends and ghosts, such as the infamous Pink Lady. 3. Alnwick Castle - Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ Savor the medieval flavor that Alnwick offers. Since 1309, it has been the home of the Percy family. Through exhibitions and guided tours, visitors can trace the history of the castle along with the intriguing Percy family ancestors. See Full List of Attractions in Northumberland See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Northumberland

Towns and Villages in Northumberland

Northumberland has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Alnwick - historic Market Place remains the heart of the town's cultural identity... More... Bamburgh - lies within the Northumberland Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty... More... Berwick upon Tweed - is most well known for its harrowing tales of war on the border... More... Blyth - boasts a proud heritage inextricably connected to the sea... More... Chathill - witnessed much warfare during the conflicts between Scotland and England... More... Hexham - regarded as "the best market town" in Britain, according to several well respected lifestyle publications... More... Morpeth - heritage dates as far back as the Norman conquests of the 11th century... More... Newcastle upon Tyne - city centre has literally hundreds of listed landmarks in the Grainger Town district... More... North Shields - founding as a fishing port dates back as early as the 13th century... More... Seahouses - remains a popular holiday destination in the north-east of Britain... More... Wallsend - derives its name from the town's position at the end of the ancient remnants of Hadrian's Wall... More... Whitley Bay - is famous across the region as a well travelled, scenic seaside resort town... More...

Useful Contact Information for Northumberland

Alnwick Tourist Information Centre The Shambles, Alnwick, NE66 1TN Tel No: 01665 510665 Amble Tourist Information Centre Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0DQ Tel No: 0166 571 2313 Berwick-upon-Tweed Tourist Information Centre Marygate, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN Tel No: 01289 330733 Corbridge Tourist Information Centre Hill Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AA Tel No: 01434 632815 Craster Tourist Information Centre Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3TW Tel No: 01665 576007 Morpeth Tourist Information Centre Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1PD Tel No: 01670 500700 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Grainger Street Tourist Information Centre Central Arcade, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5BQ Tel No: 0191 277 8000 Once Brewed Tourist Information Centre Northumberland National Park Centre, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7AN Tel No: 01434 344396 Otterburn Tourist Information Centre Otterburn Mill, Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1JT Tel No: 01830 520093 Rothbury Tourist Information Centre Northumberland National Park Centre, Church Street, Rothbury, NE65 7UP Tel No: 01669 620887 Seahouses Tourist Information Centre Seafield Road, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SW Tel No: 01665 720884

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