Northumberland

2 miles from Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is a historic medieval fortress and aristocratic mansion in Northumberland with lavish interiors, extensive parkland, and a rich history tying to the Percy family. Visitors can explore the castle's state rooms, museums, and grounds, enjoy workshops for children, and experience both indoor and outdoor heritage attractions.

Located in Alnwick

Alnwick is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, known for its medieval castle, gardens, and cultural landmarks. Visitors can explore its historic centre, ancient castle grounds, museums, and enjoy local arts and events.

Near The Hirsel

The Hirsel is a 500-acre estate with scenic parkland, lake, and river, featuring a historic house, museum, craft shops, and family-friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy walks, gardens, and a cafe in a mostly wheelchair accessible environment. An entry charge per car applies, but Historic Houses members visit free.

Near Preston Tower

Preston Tower is a medieval peel tower in Northumberland, furnished as it might have been in the 14th century, featuring historical rooms and a clock mechanism. It offers insights into border history and the Battle of Flodden, surrounded by parkland with accessible parking and pet-friendly areas.

Near Berwick Castle

Berwick Barracks in Berwick-upon-Tweed is a former 18th-century military installation now maintained by English Heritage, featuring a museum on British infantry history and King's Own Scottish Borderers heritage within historic Grade I listed buildings.

Located in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a historic border town in Northumberland, England, known for its unique heritage as a former contested territory between England and Scotland, with notable medieval town walls, a market town atmosphere, and a vibrant cultural identity blending English and Scottish influences.

3 miles from Gibside

Gibside is a historic Georgian country estate in Tyne and Wear featuring landscaped parkland, architectural ruins, and restored buildings such as the Palladian chapel and Banqueting House. Visitors can explore both outdoor grounds and significant indoor heritage structures.

3 miles from Hidden Gibside, a history walk for those seeking a challenge

10 Oct, 15 Nov

A historian leads a challenging six-mile walk around Gibside, exploring its industrial past, the Bowes family and historic remains hidden across the estate.

3 miles from Bughtrig

Bughtrig is a traditional Scottish family garden featuring a variety of plants including herbaceous plants, shrubs, fruit trees, and fine specimen trees, complemented by scattered sculptures. Visitors can enjoy a mostly wheelchair accessible outdoor garden with a small picnic area. Admission is free for Historic Houses members, with specific garden opening times in the summer.

Near Cragside

Cragside is a Victorian Tudor Revival country house in Northumberland, renowned as the first house powered by hydroelectricity. It features innovative hydraulic technology, distinctive historic interiors, and extensive gardens with woodland and rhododendrons. Visitors can explore both the house's indoor heritage and the surrounding outdoor grounds and estate.

Located in Rothbury

Rothbury is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, known for its medieval origins, Victorian development linked to industrialist William Armstrong and the country house Cragside, and vibrant cultural scene including a traditional music festival. The town is situated on the River Coquet and offers walking opportunities and historical landmarks.

2 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall

Cawfields Roman Wall is a prominent outdoor section of Hadrian's Wall located on a steep slope in Northumberland, featuring historic turrets and a milecastle built by the Second Legion Augusta. Visitors can explore freely during daylight hours and enjoy nearby facilities and parking.

Located in Morpeth

Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, known for its preserved castle remains, religious heritage, annual cultural gatherings, and riverside parks featuring unique floral clocks.

3 miles from Cragend Farm

Cragend Farm is an ancient Northumberland farm remodelled by Victorian Lord Armstrong, featuring rare British farm animals, historic hydraulic engineering displays, and educational tours. Visitors can explore both indoor and outdoor areas, enjoy refreshments, and stay overnight in heritage accommodations.

Near Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England famed for its historic monastic ruins, the Norman Lindisfarne Castle with its Arts and Crafts garden, and the surrounding nature reserve which attracts birdwatchers. Visitors can explore both indoor historic sites and extensive outdoor landscapes, including the ancient pilgrimage route, lime kilns, and coastal views.

Located in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a historic seaside town in Northumberland known for its long promenade, maritime heritage, and annual music festival, offering a mix of history, beach resort charm, and cultural attractions.

3 miles from Gibside

Gibside is a Grade I-listed Georgian landscape garden near Rowlands Gill featuring historic ruins, extensive walking trails, and family-friendly outdoor activities including adventure play areas and den building. The venue includes a café, bookshop, and hosts seasonal events and guided tours, welcoming visitors and dogs alike.

3 miles from The autumn almanac

8 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

The autumn almanac is a season-long programme at Gibside featuring autumn décor, exhibitions, floristry workshops, a poetry walk, a Head Gardener’s talk, apple tastings, forest bathing and heritage pottery glazing.

Near Northumberland Coast National Landscape

The Northumberland Coast National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring 40 miles of varied coastal scenery including beaches, dunes, cliffs, historic castles, and nature reserves along the northeast England coast.

Near Berwick town walls

Berwick town walls are historic defensive structures surrounding Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, featuring both medieval and Elizabethan fortifications. They represent some of the best-preserved post-medieval town defences in Britain, including notable bastions and gates, offering an outdoor historical exploration experience.

2 miles from Budle Hall

Budle Hall is a grand Georgian country house bed and breakfast near Bamburgh, Northumberland, offering stylish accommodation, a private garden, and proximity to beaches and castles. It combines historic charm with modern hospitality and is suitable for relaxing stays and weddings.

2 miles from Chillingham Castle

Chillingham Castle is a 13th-century historic castle in Northumberland offering visitors both indoor and outdoor experiences including castle tours, gardens, lakes, and ghost tours. It features a cafe and is suitable for family visits with private guided tours available.

3 miles from Edlingham Castle

Edlingham Castle is a Grade I listed medieval fortified manor house ruin in Northumberland, managed by English Heritage, notable for its solar tower and historical significance in border warfare. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn from on-site interpretation and nearby historic church leaflets.

2 miles from Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle is a medieval fortress in Northumberland featuring extensive interiors with historical artifacts, including an aviation museum, and beautiful outdoor battlements overlooking beaches and countryside. It offers café facilities, accessible amenities, and child-friendly experiences.

2 miles from St Cuthbert's Cave

St Cuthbert's Cave comprises two natural sandstone caves in Northumberland, England, linked to the 7th-century Saint Cuthbert. Visitors can explore these historic outdoor caves, one near Doddington Moor and the other in the Kyloe Hills, the latter owned by the National Trust.

Near Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island offers a unique visit across a tidal causeway to explore atmospheric Anglo-Saxon priory ruins, a museum with historical stones, family trails, and beautiful coastal wildlife. Visitors experience both indoor exhibits and outdoor exploration amid stunning scenery.