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Northumberland on a Budget: 20 Free Days Out

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Sara Odwyer

Northumberland is one of those places that makes you wonder why everyone isn't talking about it all the time. It's packed with castles, beaches, wildlife, history, and enough stunning scenery to make your phone storage run out. Best of all, many of t...

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Coastal Adventures

History & Heritage

Nature & Wildlife

Rainy Day & Indoor Activities

Coastal Adventures

Northumberland's coastline is ridiculously beautiful. Expect vast beaches, dramatic views, and enough sea air to give your hair a personality of its own. Just remember that "a quick stroll along the beach" has a habit of turning into a three-hour exp...

Golden sand, sea views, and a castle that looks like it belongs on a movie set. - infact i think it has. I love it here,

Bamburgh Beach - All You SHOULD Know Before Going ...

Cross the causeway, soak up the history, and try not to become part of the island until the tide goes out again. - Watch out for Zombies though (28 years later!)

Lindisfarne

Watch the fishing boats and enjoy one of the prettiest villages in the county.

Craster

A quieter beach that's perfect for rock pooling and wildlife spotting.

Cocklawburn Beach -

History & Heritage

If Northumberland had a hobby, it would probably be collecting castles. Everywhere you look there's a ruin, a fortress, or a place where something dramatic happened several hundred years ago. History lovers will be in heaven. Everyone else can just e...

One of the most spectacular castle views in the country, no admission ticket required, as this can be admired

Dunstanburgh Castle

A chance to stretch your legs while following in the footsteps of the Romans.

Hadrian's Wall Path: National Trail

Wander Through Warkworth Village

A lovely wee wander through the fabulous Warkworth ...

Walk the Elizabethan walls and enjoy panoramic views over the town and river.

Berwick Town Walls

Nature & Wildlife

For a county that's mostly famous for castles and beaches, Northumberland is surprisingly good at trees, birds, waterfalls, and generally being annoyingly picturesque. Bring walking shoes, a camera, and perhaps a snack. Everything feels further away ...

Perfect for walking, cycling, wildlife spotting, and pretending you're much more outdoorsy than you really are.

Kielder Water & Forest, Bellingham & Simonside Hills by Ordnance Survey | Waterstones

A fantastic woodland area with trails and spectacular hilltop views.

Thrunton Wood

A magical woodland walk leading to a beautiful waterfall.

Hareshaw Linn Walk

Great for birdwatching, photography, and family walks.

Druridge Bay Country Park

Rainy Day & Indoor Activities

Let's be realistic. This is Britain. At some point, it will rain. Possibly sideways. Fortunately, Northumberland has plenty of indoor attractions where you can stay dry while continuing your adventures and pretending that the weather isn't ruining yo...

A giant second-hand bookshop in a former railway station. Very dangerous if you're trying not to buy books. Also if you've got some old books that you don't want you can exchange them for money to use on books there, and even the biscuits they sell t...

Barter Books

A beautiful historic church with centuries of stories hidden within its walls.

St Aidan’s Church, Bamburgh

This is an amazing antique centre - it may be free to get in, but there's no guarantee you won't buy something!

Fannies Emporium Antique Centre & Courthouse Cafe