Hidden Gems
The Best Hidden Beaches in Northumberland: 6 Quiet Stretches of Sand You Need to Find
Skip the crowds and discover Northumberland's most peaceful, lesser-known beaches -- from secret coves to endless empty sands.
12 Feb 2026·4 min read
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Northumberland
Discover the best things to do in Northumberland — from Hadrian's Wall to the stunning coastline, castles, and dark sky parks.
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February Half-Term in Northumberland: 18 Activities for 10-14 Year Olds Who Are Too Cool for Soft Play
A practical guide to keeping 10-14 year olds entertained during February half-term in Northumberland, from dark sky stargazing and zip wires to escape rooms and Roman forts.
14 Feb 2026·10 min read
Family & Kids
Family Days Out in Northumberland: Top Activities for All Ages
From broomstick training at Alnwick Castle to stargazing at Kielder, Northumberland is packed with family adventures.
12 Feb 2026·6 min read
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Food & Drink
The Star Inn, Harbottle: A 200-Year-Old Gem with Wood-Fired Pizza
A centuries-old coaching inn in a tiny Northumberland National Park village, serving wood-fired pizza beneath castle ruins. Rated 4.8 on Google.
17 Feb 2026·3 min read
Things To Do
3 Micro Adventures You Can Do After Work in Northumberland
Sunset ridge walks, coastal castle strolls and stargazing under Europe's darkest skies -- all doable on a weekday evening.
16 Feb 2026·4 min read
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Bridges, Dams and Daring Feats: Northumberland's Most Impressive Engineering Works
From the world's oldest surviving railway bridge to the UK's largest reservoir, Northumberland is home to some of Britain's most remarkable feats of engineering. Discover nine structures that shaped history and still inspire awe today.
15 Feb 2026·9 min read
Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems and Curiosities of Northumberland: 13 Places You Probably Haven't Visited Yet
From smugglers' caves with fool's gold ceilings to wild cattle older than most civilisations, these are the overlooked corners of Northumberland that deserve your attention.
14 Feb 2026·15 min read
Family & Kids
February Half-Term in Northumberland: 18 Activities for 10-14 Year Olds Who Are Too Cool for Soft Play
A practical guide to keeping 10-14 year olds entertained during February half-term in Northumberland, from dark sky stargazing and zip wires to escape rooms and Roman forts.
14 Feb 2026·10 min read
Outdoors & Nature
Every Parkrun in Northumberland: A Complete Guide to 5K and Junior Events
From castle grounds in Alnwick to coastal promenades at Blyth, Northumberland offers nine adult parkruns and three junior events every weekend. Here is your complete guide to every free 5K and 2K in the county.
14 Feb 2026·9 min read
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National Trust Properties to Visit in Northumberland
From the Victorian marvel of Cragside to the wild Farne Islands, here are the best National Trust properties to visit across Northumberland.
14 Feb 2026·9 min read
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Where to Buy Official Jellycat Plushies in Northumberland
A verified guide to the independent shops across Northumberland where you can find official Jellycat soft toys, from Alnwick to Morpeth.
14 Feb 2026·6 min read
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Things to Do in Blyth: A Complete Visitor's Guide
From its revitalised quayside to sandy beaches and a brand-new rail link, discover why Blyth is Northumberland's most surprising coastal day out.
14 Feb 2026·8 min read