Northumberland coast
Bamburgh Castle: history, beach, The Last Kingdom, and how to visit
Find out everything you need to know about Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland – including its history, filming, ticket prices, opening times and how to explore Bamburgh Beach – with our visitor's guide.
Day out: Hauxley, Northumberland
Northumberland’s long shores of sand and rock are a popular hang-out spot for winter
visitors, such as sanderlings, brent geese and eiders.
Puffin numbers remain strong on Farne Islands
The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast are currently closed to tourists due to the coronavirus – yet the puffin population may benefit from the lack of human visitors, says the National Trust.
National Park of the Year 2016
Winner: Northumberland
Lindisfarne Priory
Julia Bradbury explores a beautiful ruin, once raided by Vikings, now providing enchantment for peaceful visitors
Warkworth Castle
Explore a mighty hill-top castle and then follow a gentle riverside path that holds enchantments of its own
From port to puffin island
Explore a pretty fishing village, then take a boat trip to islands thronging with puffins
Puffin numbers on the Farne Islands are on the up
Puffin numbers on the Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland, are making a comeback after some challenging winters
A walk along Chelmer Navigation, Essex
Escape London to explore the countryside along a pretty willow-fringed waterway
Lowry's Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Discover Lowry's townscapes in the flesh.
Alnwick Garden, Northumberland
Spend a magical day discovering topiary snakes, poisonous plants and a treehouse in this unique garden