Visit Northumberland

Frosty walks, food festivals and fairs can all be enjoyed in Northumberland winter time. Escape the cold with a cosy cottage stay, stargaze beneath our clear, dark skies and head to festive events across the county.

Once you stay in Northumberland, you’ll never want to leave. From homely to high-end, family-friendly to romantic, and dog friendly to downright cosy, come and sleep beneath the stars, warm your toes by an open fire, or curl up in a cosy log cabin.

Spend your holiday in our idyllic towns and villages and pick from tiny villages perched on staggering stretches of coastline, bustling market towns boasting marvellous castles, and remote, countryside villages that hold traditional county shows.

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.

Where else can you find a puffin festival, a fire festival, and a cavalcade of 150 horses and riders setting off to ‘ride the bounds’? Whatever you’re looking for, Northumberland holds year-round events for families, foodies, and festival-lovers.

Make the most of Northumberland this Winter! Attend our fun events, enjoy some local seasonal produce at any of our food and drink markets, or relax and enjoy yourself in a local pub or restaurant. There’ll be something for everyone!

Keep an eye on this page for our fantastic competitions, which we regularly have on offer for you to enter for free. You could win a short break or a holiday - new competitions are added often so please keep checking the page.

From family-run B&Bs, hotels, and self-catering cottages in the countryside, Northumberland has accommodation for everyone. With our last minute deals on our late availability noticeboard, you can find the perfect place for you at a lower price.

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a must-visit, but you must check safe crossing times before visiting. Linked to the mainland by a causeway which is cut off twice daily by fast incoming tides, it is vital to check safe crossing times before crossing the causeway.