Northumberland Places Of Interest

Local Area

The Roman Wall is designated a World Heritage Site. The most impressive section of the wall runs from Housesteads Fort to the Milecastle at Cawfields – perched on the edge of the whinstone ledge that looks north to Kielder Forest and the Northumberland Hills – an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Links:  

• hadrians-wall.org
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian’s Wall
• visitkielder.com
• nationaltrust.co.uk/hadrianswall

Vindolanda was the biggest settlement close to the wall.The writings and artefacts displayed from Vindolanda in the British Museum proved outstanding attractions. Excavations with displays of finds are on-going at Vindolanda.

Links: 

• vindolanda.com
• britishmuseum/the Vindolanda tablets
• bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/vindolanda
• bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/Housesteads

Miles of cross-country walks, quiet off-road tracks and trails for cycling and empty roads for those who want relaxed driving – roads that wander into the North Pennine Hills and Dales – offer a holiday like no other in England.

Links: 

• walkingnorthumberland.co.uk
• northumberlandnational.org.uk/cycling
• hexhamgolf.co.uk

Haltwhistle and Hexham offer a variety of shopping and farmers markets. Haltwhistle provides local facilities.

Links: 

• northumberland-cam.com/haltwhistle
• northumberland-cam.com/hexham
• northumberlandfarmersmarkets.org.uk

Further Afield

If you wish to be more active Northumberland offers the sights of great castles and long sandy beaches and beautiful coastline.

Links:

• northumberland-coast.co.uk/
• northofthetyne.co.uk/castles

Newcastle upon Tyne offers all the resources of a big thriving city. The Metro Centre in Gateshead is for those who wish to shop in of one of the biggest shopping malls in Europe.