I love getting out and about exploring Northumberland with my dog, Scout. We’re famous for our wide, sandy beaches and pitch-black skies carpeted with stars. Here are some of my personal highlights, and the places I always make sure to take my friends and family to ‘wow’ them when they’re staying with me. "The great outdoors of Northumberland will always be around to lift our spirits." - Stacey

This landscape might look serene nowadays, but it has been carved by conflict over thousands of years and shaped by human hands. Hillforts were built and toppled, kingdoms have come and gone, and archaeological treasures still lay buried beneath the soil. Here are a few special historic places I find myself coming back to over and over to relax and reflect.

History is all around us in Northumberland, and we’d love to share it with you on your next visit! Here are the places I find myself returning to time and time again to lose myself in mythical landscapes and the sites of legend. An island in time Holy Island is a beautiful place brimming with history. Visiting it is like entering another world.

This is a truly living landscape. The magnificent rock formations, sweeping valleys and magical woodlands have been taken over by thriving flora and fauna. Around each corner, birds burst into song and flowers gently sway in the breeze, watched over by ancient trees that I used to play amongst as a little girl. Let’s visit some of the best places I know for watching wildlife in all its glory.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed thousands of visitors who have booked Northumberland cottages to enjoy the amazing wildlife we have on our doorstep up here. From watching porpoises leap through the waves outside tranquil fishing villages, to the explosive birdsong of an awe-inspiring dawn chorus in magical woodlands, there’s always something new to experience. Let me show you some of my top spots for nature lovers in Northumbria.

Sustenance is important around here. There’s so much to do, see and explore, and you should never be short of tasty, nutritious fuel for an action-packed day out! Whether it’s top-quality local produce like beef and lamb reared on lush green grass, recipes passed down from great-grandparents or daring new flavours in our cafés and restaurants – Mid Wales is serious about food and drink. Here are some of my personal favourites.

Whenever I travel somewhere new, one of the first things I do is start thinking about all the local bakeries, restaurants and food markets I want to visit. Just imagining myself there makes my mouth water! So, on our journey around Northumberland, I wanted to take you to a couple of my favourite foodie destinations – plus, I’ve got some recipes to help you bring the taste of Northumberland to your own home.

from Kate, your local guideWelsh pride is invigorating. You can feel it chatting to the local shopkeeper or the friendly pub landlord.

from Stacey, your local guideIf you’re looking for your next hotspot holiday destination, join us on a tour of Northumberland from your sofa. Whether you’ve been coming here for years or are eager to visit for the first time, our local people are waiting to welcome you.

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