- We have the best (in my opinion) unspoilt beaches in the UK
- Northumberland has a wealth of history with over 70 castles in the region as well as Hadrian’s Wall
- Our countryside, like our coastline is unspoilt, rugged, a perfect place to go walking
- A perfect place to go climbing on the Cheviot or Simonside Hills
- The Northumbrian people will give you a warm, friendly welcome
- Northumberland has the largest designated dark sky area in Europe, ideal for stargazing
- Our ‘Produced in Northumberland’ food offer is very impressive with local meat, cheese, ice cream, alcoholic beverages ie, Lindisfarne Mead, Alnwick Rum/Gin
- Northumberland was voted ‘Gold’ in last year’s Best UK Holiday Destination
- One of the best film locations for stunning scenery and attractions ie. Harry Potter, Vera, Transformers, Downtown Abbey, the Frontier Netflix series starring Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa and The Last Kingdom
- A wide variety of dog-friendly restaurants and attractions
Karen Lundgren Jones

Embleton Bay, one of Northumberland’s many stunning beaches
March 22nd, 2019




