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Attractions in Northumberland

Unforgettable experiences
You'll never be short of stunning sights and memorable days out in Northumberland. Seek out hidden historical sites, cruise from castle to castle along the coast, discover peaceful gardens, and be inspired by old estates and country houses.
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Historic sites

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh
Experience a different level of Northumberland at England's finest fortress Bamburgh Castle, home of the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg.
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Family Attraction

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre

Ford and Etal Estate
Hay Farm is home to the largest herd of rare breed Clydesdale Heavy Horses within the North of England.
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Historic sites

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick
The second largest inhabited castle in the UK, home to the Percy family for 700 years and filming location.
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Attraction

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery

Wooler
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
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Family Attraction

Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden

Alnwick
Lilidorei is a magical, mysterious village full of play and home to 9 clans who worship Christmas.
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Family Attraction

Northumberland College Zoo

Ponteland
Visit Northumberland College Zoo, we have over 150 species of animals including meerkats, coatis, wallaby and many more.
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Family Attraction

Whitehouse Farm Centre

Morpeth
Whitehouse Farm is the all-weather fun attraction with soft play, restaurant, outdoor play areas, tractor-trailer rides and lots of animals to feed, hold and stroke.
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Museums

Lady Waterford Hall

Ford and Etal Estate
Step back in time at Ford & Etal Estates with a visit to Lady Waterford Hall and learn of a woman ahead of her time.
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Heatherslaw Light Railway

Ford and Etal Estate
Travel on our 15 inch gauge railway at Ford & Etal Estates between Heatherslaw and Etal Castle on a return journey.
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Great Outdoors

Kielder Castle Visitor Centre

Kielder
Please note: Kielder Castle is currently closed due to major renovation works. The Street Diner, information point and Zog Trail are now open.

Step into our past

Ancient artefacts, ruinous castle remains, and 19th-century mansions are waiting to be explored and to reveal Northumberland’s astounding history.

From little legs to four legs

Whether you've got the kids in tow or you're travelling with the dog, there are endless attractions for every kind of group in Northumberland.

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