Berwick upon Tweed
Walk the Elizabethan walls of this ancient border town. Visit Berwick Town Gaol and covered Butter Market.

Holy Island
Lindisfarne Priory - visit the ruins of the medieval priory built by Benedictine monks from Durham.  Breathtaking walks around the island - can be enjoyed by all. Be warned - careful note of safe crossing times of the causeway that links the island to the mainland is essential.

Bamburgh
Only 4 miles from Belford is the spectacular castle and beaches of Bamburgh.  Visit the famous Copper Kettle coffee shop.

Grace Darling Museum
Exhibition of artefacts associated with her life and her part in the rescue of
survivors of the 'Fallfarshire'

Budle Bay is a must for those with even a passing interest in bird watching.

Seahouses
A bustling sea side resort and fishing harbour where a succession of boats take  visitors out to the Farne Islands to see the colonies of grey seals, puffins and other sea birds.

Alnwick
Alnwick castle is the home of the Duke of Northumberland whose family, the Percy's have owned it since 1309.  Take a walk around the town or visit the

Alnwick Garden a new project commissioned by the Duchess of Northumberland.   The castle is open to the public - you may recognise various views as the castle has often been featured in films and television productions.

For Harry Potter fans a visit to the castle is a must as it was the location of "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" in the film "The Philosopher's Stone".

Chillingham Castle
Surviving as a battle scarred fortress from medieval days of Knights, horses and armour, Chilllingham castle retains its ancient defensive format unspoilt.  Famous for its ghosts and torture chamber - possibly the most haunted castle in England.

Chillingham wild cattle.  The unique herd of wild white cattle has lived in the park for at least 700 years.

Cheviot Hills - fantastic opportunities for walking and enjoying the solitude of the area.