Cheap holidays to Northumberland

Cheapest holidays in Northumberland

Places to visit in and around Northumberland

Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne is approached by a tidal causeway so it is important that you find the crossing times before you go to maximise the time you can spend there (somewhere around 7 hours) you can check local press for times. Some things to do on the Isle include a visit to Lindisfarne Castle which was built in the 16th century is set on top of a rocky crag on the Holy Isle overlooking the causeway to the Isle and giving great views of Farne Island and Bamburgh Castle. Lindisfarne Priory has been a holy site since the being founded by St. Aiden in the 7th century AD and is still a pilgrimige site today. Many other things to do on the Isle too such as a visit to the Lindisfarne Centre or some shopping in the village for some Lindisfarne Mead.

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Alnwick Castle & Gardens

Alnick Castle is one of the most amazing castles in the country and is sometimes referred to as 'the Windsor of the North' and has been used in many films, most famously are the Harry Potter films.

There are many things to see such as wonderful medieval architecture, fine art treasures and luxurious State Rooms. Alnwick Gardens are a must visit if you are going to see the castle, the gardens were created with children in mind, which means that many of the water features can be played in so a dry change of clothes might be advised. The garden is also home to one of the largest treehouses in the world and was completed in 2005. The tree house has 2 restaurents inside and there is live music on Thursdays and Friday evenings there.

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Farne Islands

The Farne Islands of which there are 28 at low tide, are 2-3 miles off the coast can be visited by using the regular ferry services from Seahouses which you get to from the A1 and then onto the B1340. The Farne Islands are the most famous seabird sanctuary in Britain with over 20 different species. The Islands are also home to the Atlantic Grey Seal. There are several different boat trips that you can take with times ranging from 2 1/2 hours to over 5 hours and there are also different islands that you can choose to tour and you usually get around an hour on the island you visit although you might have to pay to land if you are not a National Trust member.

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Castles

Castles close to Berwick include Bamburgh Castle which is around a 20 mile drive using the A1 South and then the B1342 to Banburgh. The castle is considered one of the best in the country, perched on top of a basalt outcrop overlooking the North Sea. You can tour the magnificent Kings Hall, Cross Hall, reception rooms and armoury. Another castle to visit is Chillingham Castle and it is signed from the A1. As well as the beautiful castle grounds with the Italian Garden and woodland walks there are the dungeons and torture chamber to visit inside. The castle is said to be the most haunted in the country and ghost tours are held most evenings, although you will need to book in advance for a ghost tour.