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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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Adventure activities

The Sidecar Guys

Kielder
1st people to ever ride RTW on a scooter and sidecar. Founders of The Armchair Adventure Festival and Sidecar Experience. Explore the North East with us.
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Workshops & Experiences

Hepple Wilds

Rothbury
Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
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Science and Technology

Kielder Observatory

Kielder
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical attraction at Kielder Water & Forest Park run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Please visit www.kielderobservatory.org for all event bookings.
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Friday 27 Mar 2026 - Sunday 25 Oct 2026

Alnwick Castle

10:00 AM
The second largest inhabited castle in the UK, home to the Percy family for 700 years and filming location.
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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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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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Sunday 01 Feb 2026 - Thursday 31 Dec 2026

Bamburgh Castle

10:00 AM
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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Historic sites

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Belsay
Prepare to be enchanted by Belsay's Grecian architecture, medieval castle, and thirty acres of outstanding gardens.
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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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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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