"Northumberland" Northumberland by clairegeordio

Northumberland Travel Guide: 361 reviews and 1,140 photos

Lindisfarne castle, Holy island - Northumberland

Northumberland is England's border county, bordering with Scotland. It is the least densely populated county in England. It has a National Park and a higher number of castles than any other county. It has Hadrian's wall, which is the country's largest world heritage site.
Places of interest in Northumberland include the market town of Alnwick with it's castle, Bamburgh castle, Holy island and Hadrian's wall.

I have visited Northumberland several times, as my parents-in-law live in Tyne and Wear - the neighbouring county. When we visited in August 2006, I was taken aback with the beautiful scenery and hills full of heather.

Please check back every now and again as my page may be updated from other trips to this area while visiting family.

On Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads

Northumberland countryside

Last visit to Northumberland: Apr 2007
Intro Updated Apr 28, 2007
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Reviews (10)

Wallington Things to Do (8)

Wallington is a beautiful mansion, dating from 1688 and was last owned by the Trevelyan family. It is now run by the... more travel advice

Lindisfarne Priory - Holy island Things to Do (8)

Lindisfarne Priory was one of the most important centres of early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England. It was founded in... more travel advice

Hadrian's Wall - Housesteads Fort Things to Do (8)

Housesteads is the best known and most complete fort on Hadrian's wall and is owned by the National Trust. It is... more travel advice

Bath house, Chesters Fort - Northumberland

Hadrian's Wall - Chesters Fort Things to Do (8)

Chesters is the best preserved Roman Fort in Britain and was built in 123 AD just after the completion of Hadrian's... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
For all you book lovers!

What to Pack (1)
It can be wet and cold!

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nickandchris Feb 27, 2007 at 4:33 AM

Good tips. Are hoping to visit over Easter and want to see Cragside, definitely.
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Bwana_Brown Oct 21, 2006 at 5:54 AM

Stunning photographs of these awesome historical relics! This is an amazing assortment of things that I would love to see as well, but have not yet made it that far north in England.