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Discover romantically ruinous castles, barely-visited beaches, bunting-strewn market towns, and enjoy unlimited experiences.
discover Northumberland
Northumberland is a land of big adventures, breathtaking beauty and unlimited possibilities. Discover romantically ruinous castles, barely-visited beaches, bunting-strewn market towns, and enjoy unlimited experiences.
attractions
Hexham is a thriving market town in the heart of the Tyne Valley and we’re proud to be part of this community. There’s plenty going on and we hope you find the links below helpful.
beamish
Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.
Bamburgh castle
Crowning nine acres of the Great Whin Sill, Bamburgh Castle has stood guard above the Northumberland coast for thousands of years.
Farne Islands
The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh.
newcastle
Take a moment to visit an award-winning museum, admire the modern architecture of the iconic bridges crossing the River Tyne
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years. The castle has been used as a set for numerous films including as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series.
holy island
Holy Island is a stunning tidal island off Northumberland’s coast. It was one of the most important centres of early Christianity. Visitors need to check the tidal crossing times to visit the ancient priory and stunning castle.
in the heart of hexham
Located in the centre of Hexham with several public parking locations within a short walk and easily accessible by public transport.
