Northumberland is a haven of history and has a variety of castles, stately homes, market towns and attractions available.
Lindisfarne Castle & Garden
Perched atop a rocky crag on Holy Island and accessible over a causeway at low tide only. The castle with small, beautifully decorated rooms is approximately 25 minutes away from The Victoria Hotel.
Ford & Etal
A few miles from Holy Island, the two villages of Ford and Etal are at the centre of this large working country estate. Spanning nearly 16,500 acres, it offers many attractions including a castle, a fully operational water mill plus Flodden Battlefield.
Visit Heatherslaw Light Railway, two miles from Etal village. Enjoy a 50 minute return journey on a narrow gauge steam railway running one and a half miles between Heatherslaw and Etal. Open from March to October. Departures from Heatherslaw.
Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke & Duchess of Northumberland is open from April - October each year. Visit the state rooms, take a tour of the extensive grounds or see where Harry Potter was filmed. A breathtaking castle steeped in history within the Alnwick market town and a must see attraction. Known as the ‘Windsor of the North’, learn about the life of the Percy family with over 700 years inhabitance at the Castle. Visit the Sanctuary at the Castle restaurant or have a drink in the courtyard area before visiting the shop.
Alnwick Garden created by Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland is only a few minutes away from Alnwick Castle. Open every day (apart from Christmas Day), the Garden is ideal for children and adults alike. Visit the Grand Cascade and watch the fountains, see the beautiful water sculptures or wander around the ornamental and rose garden. Sit in the Pavilion café and have a drink or visit the infamous Treehouse. This quirky and unique restaurant built in the trees serves fine dining and day time meals.
The North East of England and Scottish borders offer a vast array of places to visit with countryside, beaches, parks and national trust properties all nearby.
