This beautiful piece of architecture is without a doubt one of the centrepieces of this small and interesting village in the Northumbria countryside. The medieval castle was enlarged in the 17th Century to make a mansion house in which...

Bolam Lake is situated in the heart of the beautiful Northumberland countryside surrounded by historic landscape and dramatic views and has everything for a fun family day out. There is a lake surrounded by beautiful woodland and meadows with paths...

Situated on the riverside in Morpeth, Carlisle Park’s attractions include woodland and riverside walks, an aviary, tennis courts, a play area and an ancient woodland walk Discover 1000 years of history at Ha' Hill motte and bailey and Morpeth Castle,...

Cherryburn is the birthplace of a great artist. Thomas Berwick, Northumberland’s greatest wood engraver, was born here in 1753. Famous for his illustration of birds, animals and country life, his work has influenced naturalists and wildlife artists throughout the world....

At Druridge Bay you can enjoy lakeside walks and 5-miles of beautiful beach. Visitors can also wind surf and use nonmotorised boats on Ladyburn Lake. The park is a good base from which to explore the surrounding countryside by bike...

This country park is set in 100 acres of woodland, meadow and riverside, with a good network of paths and bridleways linking the surrounding area. With plenty of parking and good public transport links, it is an ideal place for...

A National Trust property today, this magnificent house has been preserved so that future generations can appreciate the significance of it. One of the earliest advocates of steam powered transport, George Stephenson will always be remembered for his brilliant...

This railway was originally built in order to move coal from the nearby collieries to the ships that waited on the River Tyne. The oldest part of the tracks is thought to have dated from the late 1600s, having...

This delightful country park includes a riverside walk that follows the River Tyne for four miles through 200 acres of meadows, chalk grassland, woodland and river bank linking through to Newcastle upon Tyne. You can explore the Park on foot,...

This well-loved country home is set amongst woods, grounds and gardens. Step inside the Pre-Raphaelite Central Hall to take a journey through Northumbrian history, portrayed in its famous paintings. Turn on the lights in the dolls’ houses and climb the...

A warm friendly welcome awaits you at Whitehouse Farm from the animals and staff. Whatever your age, we are sure you will enjoy bottle feeding lambs in Spring and calves in Summer, as well as being able to feed most...

Wylam Railway Museum opened in 1981 in celebration of the bi-centennial of George Stephenson, the ‘Father of Railways’, a Wylam born man. The small collection is housed in the former village school. The displays tell the story of the...