Tourist Info

Northumberland Cottage is ideally situated to enable guests to explore the many and varied attractions Northumbria has to offer whether you are travelling for business or pleasure.

The Medieval Castle at ALNWICK, home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, with its newly created spectacular gardens is only a 15 minute drive to the north.

The historic market town of MORPETH is only a 10 minute drive to the south.

Historical castles and landmarks are abound in Northumberland. Here are a few that may well warrant a visit:

BAMBURGH CASTLE
LINDISFARNE CASTLE
LINDISFARNE PRIORY
HOLY ISLAND
 
 
These four attractions are situated in the same proximity.

45 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
DUNSTABLE & ETAL CASTLE
(14th Century)
 
  A little further north.

45 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
WARKWORTH CASTLE
(12th Century)
 
  Very Local.

20 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
CHILLINGHAM CASTLE
(14th Century)
 
  Very Local.

25-30 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
CRAGSIDE HALL
Rothbury
 
  Home of Lord Armstrong, famous for his engineering skills and also the first house in England to be lit by electricity. It is also renowned for its display of Rhodadendrums in the gardens.

20 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
HADRIAN'S WALL
 
  A very famous testament to the wall building skills of the Romans.

45 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
BEAMISH OPEN AIR MUSEUM
 
  A unique experience of life and working practices in the North East during the 18th and early 19th Century.

45 minutes drive from Northumberland Cottage.
   
EAST COAST SCENIC ROUTE
 
  This may suit cyclists or hikers who prefer to go at their own pace.
   
METRO CENTRE SHOPPING MALL
 
  One of the largest shopping centres in England and ideal on a dull day to while away a few hours and pick up a bargain or two at the same time.
   
If you wish to venture further afield, Berwick upon Tweed and the Scottish Borders are about an hour's drive away.