A ruined windmill sitting on the highest part of the Cleadon Hills.
Unique And Hidden Places To Visit In Northumberland And The North
Search for amazing places to visit in the North and you will be inundated with pictures of spectacular castles, beautiful waterfalls, majestic bridges or rolling hills to name a few. But what if you wanted to find something a bit more unusual that is tucked away or if you want to know what other hidden treasures can be found nearby.
How would you find exactly where they are and also where to park? The Fabulous North team is here to help. Find our most popular places in the North chosen by category, region or even by the most views and social media likes!
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Lammerside Castle
Castle Kirkby Stephen CumbriaRuined 14th century pele tower set in the Cumbrian countryside.
Bewcastle Castle
Castle Bewcastle CumbriaThe remaining gatehouse and garderobe of Bewcastle Castle which was built in the 14th century by one of Edward III's generals.
Vindolanda
Museum Hexham NorthumberlandA Roman Fort, surrounding settlement and museum that has been gradually excavated over the past 50 years and the location of some of the most important Roman finds in history.
Thornton Court Pig and Mushrooms
Art Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearSteel Truffle Pigs and Mushroom Statues hidden in Newcastle Centre by the Men of Steel blacksmith Graeme Hopper.
Seaham Lime Kilns
Lime Kiln Seaham County DurhamLime kilns located at Seaham harbour, restored in 2005.
Dunbar Battery
Military Dunbar BordersAn 18th century battery protecting Dunbar Harbour from invasion and privateers.
Popular Places In The North
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Wharnley Burn Waterfall
Waterfall Consett County DurhamA beautiful little waterfall located in Allensford near Consett.
Crammel Linn Waterfall
Waterfall Gilsland NorthumberlandA lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.
Hartburn Grotto
Cave Morpeth NorthumberlandA natural cave modified into a place for swimmers to get changed in the 18th century.
Hen Hole
Waterfall The Cheviots NorthumberlandThe most spectacular gorge with cascades and waterfalls in the whole of Northumberland if not the UK!
Giant Spoon Cramlington
Art Cramlington NorthumberlandA giant 15 foot spoon in between two fields near Cramlington and Seghill as part of a National Lottery funded art trail.
William Wallace Statue
Statue Melrose BordersA red sandstone statue of William Wallace overlooking the River Tweed Valley near Melrose.
How Fabulous Is The North?
In a nutshell - Fabulous! With so many spectacular castles, lakes, beaches, churches and rolling hills, the North is rich in beauty and history. But what about all the little hidden gems that are tucked away that only a few know about? A little stone marker celebrating Queen Victoria's Jubilee tucked up on a crag or a huge crane bucket resting in the middle of a remote field?
We're not just here to show you where the main landmarks are, we also want to help you find all the little nuggets in this amazing region. If you know what you want to see then browse by category and see all that is available. Or you can find places by region if you want to see what is nearby. Not sure what you want to see? Then sit back and let us inspire you.
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Not sure what to visit first? From castles, to monuments, to churches, to amazing landmarks, the North has it all. Choose a category that appeals to you and see what you will find.
Find Walks In The North
Find a fabulous walk for your next adventure where you will encounter lots of the amazing places we have found.
Yeavering Bell
16km (10 miles) The Cheviots NorthumberlandA circular walk starting at Wooler common taking you around Humbleton Hill and across to Yeavering Bell.
Corbridge to Aydon Castle
10km (6 miles) Corbridge NorthumberlandWander from Corbridge village to Aydon Castle via lime kilns and stunning countryside.
Alnwick Riverside And Railways
14km (9 miles) Alnwick NorthumberlandA walk from Alnwick Castle following the river Aln and then back near the old railway.
Buttermere Loop
7km (4 miles) Buttermere CumbriaFairly easy loop around Buttermere lake with stunning scenery all around the route.
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Most Visited Places In The North
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Grey's Monument
Statue Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearMonument dedicated to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey built in 1838.
Swing Bridge
Bridge Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearRotating bridge designed by William Armstrong, which opened in 1876.
Bamburgh Castle
Castle Bamburgh NorthumberlandThe seat of the ancient kings of Northumbria and a mighty stronghold on the coast of Northumberland.
Beamish Museum
Estate Stanley County Durham350 acre world famous open air museum set in rural County Durham.
Central Arcade
Building Newcastle City Centre Tyne And WearAn ornate, Edwardian Shopping Arcade, in the centre of Newcastle built in 1906. The arcade is set within Richard Grainger's Central Exchange Building.
Lindisfarne Castle
Castle Holy Island NorthumberlandA 16th Century, grade I listed castle on Holy Island only accessible from the Northumberland coast at low tide.
Need inspiration?
Not sure where to go first or what floats your boat? Head over to our inspiration station and scroll through endless fabulous pictures until you feel enthused, or fall asleep (whichever comes first!)
Get InspiredBrowse Places By Location
Want to find out what is in a particular location? We've got you covered. Click an area from a small selection below and we'll magically transport you into a world of fabulous places.
- Killingworth 2
- Kirkwhelpington 2
- Horden 5
- Dunbar 4
- Blanchland 6
- Houghton-le-Spring 8
- Stanley 2
- Penrith 5
- The Cheviots 14
- Glenfinnan 1
- Heaton 1
- Ashington 2
- Whitley Bay 6
- Stocksfield 1
- Rookhope 2
- Prudhoe 2
- Otterburn 5
- Cresswell 3
- York 2
- Catcleugh 1
- Whitby 4
- Glenridding 1
- Wark On Tweed 1
- Duddo 4
- Ovingham 3
- Bardon Mill 3
- Stockton on Tees 1
- Harrogate 1
- Chester-le-Street 3
- Northallerton 1
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