Northumberland offers many country pursuits like fishing, shooting, horseriding as well
as musical and theatrical evenings. However Northumberland is steeped in history with
many castles and stronghold to visit.
• Rothbury and Coquetvale
Explore the local countryside within Northumberland National Park and find the historic evidence that makes this area so rich in beauty and culture.
• Golf
A beautiful golf club set just outside Rothbury in the Coquet valley.
• The Bakehouse Gallery
The Bakehouse Gallery is only a little walk from The Bondgate Within in Alnwick. The gallery offers a selection of contemporary works of art by a variety of Northumbrian artists, a good collection of jewellery and also a framing service. With a friendly, inviting atmosphere you can take time to contemplate the artwork.
• New shopping experience
'Kirkharle' is a refurbished farm settlement with a selection of shops, galleries and restuarant supporting local craftsmen and women. Certainly worth a visit!
• Alnwick Castle
To many people, their first sight of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise it as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.
Today Alnwick Castle is very much a living castle, at the heart of thriving estates and businesses; and is still the family home, as it has been for nearly seven hundred years.
Northumberland has a variety of places to eat and dine, from small coffee shops with homemade fare to Country Inns with mouth watering menus.
• Anglers Arms
An old traditional coaching Inn with a warm welcome and hearty food, The Anglers Arms has a great atmosphere with a good selection of beer, wines and spirits. Dine in the bar or for something special, The Inn offers a Pullman car.
Northumberland offers a variety places to stay such as hotels, Farm bed and breakfast accommodation and excellent self-catering accommodation.
• Grace Darling self catering holiday cottages
Self catering holiday cottages in Northumberland from Grace Darling Holidays. Our cottages are dotted along the Northumbrian coastline and can sleep from 2 to 12 people. View cottages and book online.
• Tomlinson's Bunkhouse
The Bunkhouse offers excellent accommodation at affordable prices. Tomlinson's Bunkhouse is situated only eight miles from the Jinty Painting School in a grade 2 listed building in the rural village of Rothbury overlooking the River Coquet.
• Coquet Cottages
Luxury self catering cottages set mainly in the beautiful, historic village of Warkworth and also Rothbury with its stunning views and the historic market town of Alnwick.
• Burnfoot Holiday Cottages
Stunning self catering accommodation; Burnfoot offers a selection of 14 luxury cottages all with wonderful views and in easy reach of Northumberland\\'s hills, coastline and historic riches.
• Blacksmiths Cottage, self catering accommodation
A beautiful self catering cottage with wonderful facilities set in the rolling Northumberland countryside. Blacksmiths cottage offers easy access to many of Northumberlands attractions, be them inland or by the coast.
• Bed and Breakfast
South Farm Wingates offers bed and breakfast in the hamlet of Wingates close to The Jinty Painting School. It offers a fabulous stay in wonderful accomodation with breath-taking views.
• Bed and Breakfast
The Pele Cottage is in Wingates, a small hamlet, close to the Jinty painting School. The beautiful accommodation offers a comfortable stay with breath-taking views.
• Northumberland Farm Accommodation
Northumberland farm accommodation. Select from a wide variety of farm accommodation.
• Carterside self-catering accommodation
Carterside cottages are set just outside Rothbury in the Coquet valley. They offer excellent accommodation with a variety of different sized cottages and all with breath-taking scenery.