Northumberland is known to be the most sparsely populated
county in Britain says guest poster John Jackson. The beautiful
countryside, the sparkling coast and the historic architecture make Northumberland an interesting visit, whether you
decide to come for the weekend, or for a fortnight. Here are some of my top locations to help you
make the most of your Northumbrian adventure.
Castles
Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, Warkworth, and Chillingham
are the most well-known, but Northumberland has many castles waiting for you to
explore. See the location on which parts of the famous Harry Potter movies were
shot; go trudging in the bountiful rock pools at Bamburgh; walk the Embleton
beach to Dunstanburgh; explore the slightly ruined Warkworth; or hunt out the
ghosts at Chillingham. The possibilities are endless. If you visit Alnwick, why
not have lunch in the treetop restaurant, or take a picnic and visit the
Alnwick gardens if it is a pleasant day…
The Coast
Amble marina is famous for its delicious fresh fish, not to
mention its fish and chip shop. There are also boat trips out to the Farne
islands, where puffins and seals gather, flying and swimming freely. It is a
beautiful sight to behold! Further north, if you time it well, you can take a
trip over to Holy Island. Make sure you check what time the tide comes in/out
though… a tourist gets caught out every week.
Explore Northumberland on line
Explore Northumberland on line
- http://www.whatsonnortheast.
com/ - great guide to things to do in the northeast. It has loads of info on the festivals and different things happening.
- http://www.
visitnorthumberland.com/ - specific site for tourism in Northumberland
- http://www.
northumbriafoodandwinefestival .co.uk – biggest food festival in the northeast
- http://www.visitkielder.com/ - link to Kielder forest and national park
- http://www.alnwickcastle.com/ - a link to the historic alnwick castle
Traditional Pub Meal
The Angler’s Arms is a personal favourite of mine, offering
an enormous variety of delicious food, whether you prefer a traditional dinner
or something a little special. There are many other eateries, with several
located in Rothbury. Why not go for a lovely walk in the countryside before
tucking yourself away with some cold ale and a warming meal?
Popular among cyclists, Kielder and Kielder forest is a
beautiful destination for a day out with the family. Take a walk, challenge
yourself to a mountain bike track, or go for a ride on horseback through the
woods. Or pay a visit to the Kielder Water Birds
of Prey centre and check out the elegant and majestic birds close-up. As far as
food goes, you can pick up a delicious meal, whether it is a light lunch or an
evening feast from one of three locations, each offering different
options. Fancying a day of fishing? Not
a problem. Pick up your permit on site from £10 and fish one of many locations
in the 2000 acres of water. Fully equipped motor boats are available to hire.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay, you can hire a Yurt or a Wigwam for a week, or if you prefer to explore more, check out Vancations (where you can hire a deluxe campervan for your Northumbrian break). There are a number of camp sites for you to pitch up for the night, so do some research before you come. Check out what festivals are on in the area when you visit. There’s always something exciting in the summer, such as a classic car show, a bike show, a beer festival or a food festival with a European market. Most importantly, just enjoy our open air and beautiful scenery!
Info on blog posts - occasionally guest posts are put on this site. The Aroundbritainnoplane family loves Northumberland so that's how this ended up here. Your comments are welcome. Where do you like going that gives you a sense of adventure?
1 comment:
I've never been to Northumberland, but it is somewhere I'd like to go. This post tells me there's clearly more than just Holy Island to visit, too, which would make it much more worth our while going there. We'll have to give it more serious consideration.
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