Chestnut house - Some Visitor Attractions in Northumberland:

Northumberland is rich in visitor attractions. There is something for everyone, so whether you like Stately Homes and Castles, whether you like Churches and Abbeys, or if you prefer outdoor activities including Golf, Walking, Pony Trekking, and Sailing, Northumberland has it.

Staying in Morpeth places you ideally, so that every visitor attraction is within a day's visit of your accommodation. Take in the famous Roman Wall, the wildest moorland in England, the biggest planted forest and man-made lake in Europe, the most spectacular coastline and the best-preserved walled town in the country.

Plan your trips out by visiting the tourism websites below:

Attractions at Visit Northumberland
Chillingham Castle and Wild Cattle - see the only herd of true wild cattle in the country.
Visit Chillingham Wild Cattle
Alnwick Castle - still the home of the present Duke of Northumberland. Very popular at the moment because of its Harry Potter location.
Visit Alnwick Castle 
Bamburgh Castle  - is certainly one of the most spectacular medieval castles in the country.
Visit Bamburgh Castle 
The Alnwick Garden  - award winning modern garden close to the historic market town of Alnwick
Visit The Alnwick Garden 
Ford, Etal & Heatherslaw Mill - Two delightful villages a mile apart, each side of Heatherslaw working water mill and light railway
Visit Ford, Etal & Heatherslaw Mill 
Cragside House  - near the charming little market town of Rothbury, this Victorian industrialist's mansion was state-of-the-art technology in its day
Visit Cragside House
Warkworth Castle - Spectacular ruin set above the medieval village of Warkworth, and close to Amble, with its port and marina
Visit Warkworth Castle 
Wallington Hall - set in beautiful; grounds, this NT property is the seat of the local Trevelyan family.
Visit Wallington Hall 
The Roman Wall  - The Romans left their mark all over Northumberland, but Hadrian's Wall is the best known attraction,
Visit Hadrian's Wall 
Hexham Abbey  - This beautiful ancient Abbey is set in the centre of the market town of Hexham.
Visit Hexham Abbey 
Morpeth - With its 800 year old Wednesday market and award-winning riverside park, Morpeth is the County Town of Northumberland
Visit Morpeth 
Woodhorn Colliery Museum - is a recently reopened and completely refurbished centre in which to discover the industrial and mining heritage of South East Northumberland.
Visit Woodhorn Colliery Museum 
Corstopitum Roman Settlement  - near the small town of Corbridge. See how the Romans lived on the northern boundary of their empire
Visit Corstopitum Roman Settlement 
Holy Island (Lindisfarne) - A tidal island just off the most spectacular coast of Northumberland. The very seat of Northern Christianity. Check Crossing Times.
Visit Holy Island (Lindisfarne) 
Whitehouse Farm Centre - an ideal family fun day featuring animals large and small, tractor rides and a varied programme of attractioins.
Visit Whitehouse Farm Centre
The Milkhope Centre - Unique to this area, the Milkhope Centre is a rural shopping complex, part of Blagdon Estate.
Visit The Milkhope Centre

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