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
What to do and see in Northumberland, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Northumberland, United Kingdom including Cragside House and Gardens, Inner Farne Wildlife Walk, Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall, Frontiers of the Roman Empire, Wallington Hall, Corbridge Roman Town, Bamburgh Castle, Hexham Abbey, Paxton House.
Restaurants in Northumberland
1. Cragside House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,424 reviews
Reviewed By davidfJ2126DK - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Whilst we are NT Members and visited for free, I'm conscious that it is quite pricey for non-members (currently £13.00 per adult/ £38.00 per family for house and gardens). It is however, well worth the price if you make a full day of it! Extensive gardens, unique hydro-electric power system, remarkable house, great childrens play areas and a delightful 5-6 mile drive all within the site with numerous stop-off points to enjoy walks, picnic areas and lakeside views. The cafe/restaurant is not cheap but the food we had was delicious. Note that the House is not open every day - check out the national Trust for details and restrictions, especially during gthe Winter months. To fully appreciate the intriguing story of Lord Armstrong (the previous owner of the property), a visit to Bambough castle (not National Trust) is also highly recommended, and we found it really enjoyable and fascinating.
2. Inner Farne Wildlife Walk
3. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 616 reviews
Two historic buildings, a well-preserved late-14th century tower house and a neo-classical house, are linked by a charming sunken garden spreading over more than 30 acres of landscaped grounds.
Reviewed By GillyC1000 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Loved the very different aspects of the hall,castle and quarry garden. All very different and great value as your ticket gives you access to all,Kyle was really helpful and knowledgeable when we first arrived,thank you. The tea room served excellent cheese scones and coffee, while the gift shop was really well set out with English Heritage wines to taste before buying.All staff were lovely, my highlight was the quarry garden.
4. Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
Built by the Roman Emporer Hadrian in AD 122, the remnants of this ancient wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway.
Reviewed By rachelp822 - Grimsby, United Kingdom
A lovely walk along a well preserved section of Hadrians Wall. It is a bit up and down with some steep inclines and some sections with steps up. Gives great views across Northumberland
5. Frontiers of the Roman Empire
6. Wallington Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,252 reviews
Reviewed By paulineg88 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
A great place to go at any time of year. As well as an interesting house there is extensive woodland, excellent river walks, beautiful formal gardens plus you can watch wildlife (often including red squirrels) from a comfortable hide.
7. Corbridge Roman Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 515 reviews
Not all of the sites on Hadrian's Wall were heavily guarded fortresses. Corbridge was a supply base and bustling town where the Romans and civilians would pick up food and provisions. Today, you can still walk through the town's streets and experience a true time-capsule of Roman life. You can see a valuable hoard of objects found during excavations, including Roman armour and trinkets, which provide a fascinating insight into the life of a soldier.
Reviewed By 735mikecc - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
An excellent couple of hours..and more at this fantastic site.Contains a small museum with the addition of audio guides for the site.In a beautiful area and within walking distance of Corbridge.This in its self well worth a visit!
8. 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.
9. Hexham Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,039 reviews
This former medieval abbey was built late in the 7th century.
Reviewed By micksymes1 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I had never visited Hexham Abbey before - what a wonderful place!! It has so much history surrounding it ... from it’s original building in the 7th Century, the Frith stool, the Night Stair, the Anglo Saxon crypt through to it’s Big Story exhibition charting the history of the site. It is a fascinating place to visit. There is also a great cafe on site. However, I would suggest that if you’re planning a visit, check out if there are any services being held at the same time as access may be restricted
10. Paxton House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
One of the finest examples of an 18th-century Palladian Country house in all of Britain. There are many activities at Paxton House to keep you busy for a whole day, including house tours, boat trips and net fishing on the River Tweed, tearoom and gift shop, extensive grounds and gardens, galleries and exhibitions. We also have different types of accommodation, including an apartment, a lodge and a caravan park if you wish to stay and enjoy Paxton House for longer.
Reviewed By Theresadee123
We thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Paxton House steeped in history lovely walks.....fairy garden for the children and lovely cakes soup etc. Highly recommend. ????
