Top Things to do in Northumberland
Top Hotels in Northumberland
- 1. The Beaumont Hexham, Hotel
- 2. Premier Inn Berwick-Upon-Tweed Hotel
- 3. Derwent Manor Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. Marshall Meadows Manor House
- 5. Langley Castle Hotel
- 6. The Commissioners Quay Inn
- 7. The Victoria Hotel
- 8. The Bamburgh Castle Inn
- 9. Premier Inn Ashington hotel
- 10. No.1 Hotel & Wine Lounge
The 10 Best Castles in Northumberland, England
Discover the best top things to do in Northumberland, United Kingdom including Aydon Castle, Belsay Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle & Hermitage, Norham Castle, Edlingham Castle and Edlingham Church, Alnwick Castle, Berwick Upon Tweed Castle & Ramparts, Prudhoe Castle.
Restaurants in Northumberland
1. Aydon Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By alant545 - Prudhoe, United Kingdom
Set away from the busy roads, Aydon Castle is located in a beautifully quiet spot. Lots of interesting historic remains to see. A really nice picnic area within the walls, is a real sun trap on a nice day.
2. Belsay Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Doddgdodd - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The place is a bit of a hidden gem and the gardens, hall and castle are spectacular. Lovely cafe and the staff are always welcoming
3. Bamburgh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,736 reviews
The King of Castles, a fortification has dominated this site since Anglo-Saxon times when it was the capital of the kingdom of Northumbria. The current structure with Keep, curtain walls, towers and ramparts dates from the 1500's to the Victorian restructuring of Lord Armstrong. There are fourteen rooms open to the public including the spectacular Kings Hall, with over 3000 items of artwork, furniture, china and porcelain. The separate Armstrong and Aviation Artifacts museum gives visitors a glimpse into the creativity and industrial genius of Lord Armstrong, with a look at the aviation legacy created by his company after his death. The cafeteria serves great, fresh food and then a wander around the battlements completes a great day out.
Reviewed By sonyam416 - Ironbridge, United Kingdom
Bamburgh Castle was a wonderful surprise, I knew nothing about it and so was taken aback by its scale and fantastic position- the entry fee is excellent value, great social distance measures and sanitiser stations everywhere, masks required etc - the exhibits are fascinating, the Armstrong museum a real bonus for us - an all round great place to visit, and add in the beach and the village near by and it’s a great full day out.
4. Dunstanburgh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,403 reviews
Reviewed By hms02 - Kent, United Kingdom
We parked in Craster pay and display car park and walked a mile and a bit along the coastal path. Greeted by the loveliest English Heritage lady who waved and greeted us and made us feel very welcome and also told us some interesting history about the castle. The castle ruins are beautiful and we saw ravens, which were nesting, a sparrow hawk and lots of sheep!! Would recommend the walk and location it was stunning especially in the sunshine.
5. Warkworth Castle & Hermitage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,207 reviews
Reviewed By ndw78 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Love this castle. We spent a couple of hours inside taking in the sights and having a picnic. There’s a one way system in the main building but it meant you got to see every part of it. Amazing how clever they were with the buildings We then took a walk down to the hermitage and although you can’t go over to see it at the minute it was a lovely walk down to the river and next time we’re back we’ll take the tour as a unique experience As always with English Heritage the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, making everyone’s visit a fantastic experience
6. Norham Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By legalchick
A huge beast of a castle right on the border with Scotland - really worth the short trip from Berwick or if you're going to Etal too - its free to get in with free parking too which is alway a bonus. Big impressive ruins and historically important. One of the most besieged castles in England apparently. And there is an interesting information board about Turner in the castle too - it was his paintings of the castle that made him famous. Also mentioned by Sir Walter Scott in Marmion. And very photogenic too . great place for children and adults ! there's no shop so take a picnic - but (handy hint) there are some public WCs down in the village. And a beautiful church if you have time.
7. Edlingham Castle and Edlingham Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Edlingham Castle is a small castle ruin, having Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed building status, in the care of English Heritage, in a valley to the west of Alnwick, Northumberland, England. It has been described as "...one of the most interesting in the county", by Nikolaus Pevsner, the architectural historian Edlingham itself is little more than a hamlet with a church alongside the castle. St John the Baptist is a mediaeval (11th century) church in Edlingham in the English county of Northumberland. The church is mostly Norman, from two periods, the late 11th – early 12th Century and late 12th century. The chancel arch and the south porch, with its rare Norman tunnel vault, are late 11th century, and the north aisle arcade is from the late 12th century. The columns are circular and the capitals are scalloped with bands of nail-head. The defensible west tower may also have been begun in the late 12th century, but completed later.
Reviewed By frigate - England, United Kingdom
A fantastic ruin held up with steel hawsers, and a sort of mini Leaning Tower of Pisa. Good information. A visit doesn't take long, but because it is utterly uncommercial it has so much atmosphere. Children will love it. Limited car parking, by the way.
8. Alnwick Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,310 reviews
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, it has witnessed drama, intrigue, tragedy and romance. From stunning art collections and sumptuous State Rooms to medieval crafts and Potter-inspired magic, a visit to Alnwick Castle fires the imagination.
Reviewed By 180udis - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
It used to be the home of the Percy family, but now it seems that today it is the home of harry potter. Alnwick is the best castle I visited this year by far! it has several daily tours dedicated to its history and to its filming history, great activities for kids (especially if they read Harry Potter), and the gardens... oh my, they are incredible. If you come from afar like us, and you want to explore both the castle and the gardens you shoul dknow that it is a very tough mission. You should know that by buying one day ticket for the castle you can use the ticket for the whole year. so my tip is to stretch you visit over 1.5- 2 days. focus one day on the castle and the grounds and the other on the gardens
9. Berwick Upon Tweed Castle & Ramparts
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 180 reviews
Berwick's Ramparts, with their arrow-shaped bastions, offer fine views across the remains of the town's medieval walls and the River Tweed.
Reviewed By janehH8494XQ - Mansfield, United Kingdom
Had a lovely walk on the promenade here the beaches are lovely and a great place for your dog, beautiful scenery as well highly recommended if you are in Berwick.
10. Prudhoe Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By brian-lfc75
Really impressive castle, English heritage have really looked after the site, lots of history, chapel is a key feature, the lady in the shop who looks after the castle is really welcoming and informative, book online at present
