location: Northumberland

The Northumberland coast is a bird watcher's paradise ... Northumberland, also called Northumbria is the most northerly county in England. Often referred to as 'The Best Kept Secret' in England, it borders Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and Tyne and Wear to the south east, as well as having a border with Scotland. The 100 mile long Northumberland Coast, form Berwick upon Tweed to Tynemouth, is a designated Area Of Outstanding Beauty and is a popular area for holiday makers. One of Northumberland's most famous landmarks is Hadrian's Wall. Built by Roman Emperor Hadrian almost 2,000 years ago, to “separate the Romans from the Barbarians”, it is now England's largest World Heritage Site.

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Why should I go there?

Northumberland has something for everyone - peace and quiet, beautiful scenery, activity holiday opportunities, heritage, wildlife and much more. Sharing a border with Scotland has resulted in many battles in days gone by and it is no surprise that there are more castles in Northumberland than anywhere else in England. Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England and home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, is now famous as the location for Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films.

Other holiday ideas in Northumberland include:

• Walking
• Cycling
• Horse riding
• Golf
• Fishing
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Sailing.

How do I get there?

Check out our directory for tour operators offering packages to this part of England. For the independent traveller, you can reach Northumberland easily from other parts of the UK and from further a field. Newcastle Airport is within easy reach of most of Northumberland. The airport handles flights from the UK and a wide range of European destinations. Northumberland has fantastic road access from Scotland and the south via the A1 London to Edinburgh highway running the length of the county. Coach services provide a cost-effective way to reach Northumberland. If you prefer to let the train take the strain, Northumberland is about 3 ˝ hours from London Kings Cross. Services to and within Northumberland are operated by National Express East Coast, Cross Country Trains and Northern Rail.

Where should I stay?

Northumberland has a huge choice of accommodation, whatever your needs, from traditional to modern and basic to luxury. If you want a self-catering property, you will be spoiled for choice whether you are looking for a cosy coastal cottage, a country farmhouse or luxury retreat for family and friends. If you prefer to be waited on, you can choose from a number of excellent hotels with great service and facilities, including spas. Bed & Breakfast accommodation and traditional Inns offer a warm welcome often with home cooking that really makes the most of our fresh local produce.

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