Named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the coast stretches 60 miles from Berwick-Upon-Tweed all the way down to Cresswell. Fancy a walk? Why not take the Northumberland Coast Path and visit some of the quaint villages such as Alnmouth, Seahouses and Bamburgh?
The route is generally flat and it offers stunning views of Northumberland’s wide sandy beaches backed by high dunes, as well as its dramatic castles. And, if you're a food lover like myself, you'll be in for a treat: fish & chips and 99s are available in each village!
Steeped in history, Hadrian’s Wall is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage site since 1987. In fact, Emperor Hadrian had it built as a north-west frontier of the Roman Empire.
Want to stargaze like a Roman? Set up your tent and camp next to the wall! Along the 73-mile-long piece of architecture, you will come across copious remains of the fortifications and towns which were protected by it. The sites are picturesque – some of them include Corbridge Roman Town, Chesters Roman Fort and Housesteads Roman Fort.
The impressive Alnwick Castle combines rich history with television. Among its medieval walls, the Duke of Northumberland’s castle has starred in the famous Harry Potter and Downton Abbey series. The edifice overlooks the Alnwick Gardens, a magical world replete with colourful flowers, a grand cascade and a giant treehouse. For the more daring travellers, there is also a deadly garden - the Poison Garden - which hosts over 100 toxic plants... so remember not to smell, touch or taste anything!
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