With many areas of breathtakingly natural beauty, one of the nations first National Parks, England's largest World Heritage Site and more fortified castles and buildings than almost any other county in the UK Northumberland is full of places to visit and things to do.
This is a terrain of iconic landmarks steeped in fascinating history and miles of uncrowded golden sandy beaches, dramatic coastal paths and spectacular views. Take a stroll along deserted sands against a backdrop of dramatic cliffs and castles before relaxing with a drink on a sunny bench outside a village pub.
The rolling green grasslands of the Cheviot Hills, pure river valleys of the Northern area , dramatic beauty of the North Pennines and rugged landscape of the Northumberland National Park and Hadrian's Wall Country provide many highlights, the fortified buildings, abbeys and priories that scatter the countryside providing regular reminders of how two millenium of history have shaped the landscape.
Scattered throughout the area and placed along the coast, Northumberland's towns and villages are a real feature. Friendly and picture-postcard, this is the England you always wanted to find, with streets lined with shops to browse in and events, shows and village fairs celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Northumberland. You will also find lots of holiday cottages in Northumberland to rent.
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