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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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Lemington Glass Works Cone
Building Newburn Tyne And WearThe last remaining cone from the Lemington Glass Works Cone.
St Cuthberts Church Elsdon
Religious Place Elsdon NorthumberlandA 14-century church and all-round home to saints, tall tales, bones of Border Rievers and men of battle.
Brancepeth Castle
Castle Durham County DurhamImpressive castle owned by the Neville family until the 16th century.
Low Cleughs Bastle
Bastle Ridsdale NorthumberlandA ruined 17th-century bastle, or fortified farmhouse, situated on a south-east slope of moorland on the edge Ridsdale.
Killingworth Hippos
Art Killingworth Tyne And WearA family of four concrete hippos on a housing estate in Killingworth.
Guyzance Weir
Waterfall Guyzance NorthumberlandA weir in the River Coquet which powered a nearby water mill, but was also the scene of a wartime tragedy.
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.
William Wallace Statue
Statue Melrose BordersA red sandstone statue of of William Wallace overlooking the River Tweed Valley near Melrose.
Amble Art Trail Bord Waalk
Art Amble NorthumberlandA trail of 12 bird related art exhibits dotted around the town of Amble. Find their exact whereabouts with our handy map and exact locations.
Hen Hole
Waterfall The Cheviots NorthumberlandThe most spectacular gorge with cascades and waterfalls in the whole of Northumberland if not the UK!
Herd Groyne Lighthouse
Lighthouse South Shields Tyne And WearA Victorian lighthouse built in 1882, still used for navigational purposes today.
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.
A Compelling Cabal Of Crags
18km (11 miles) The Cheviots NorthumberlandA wander to find all the crags near Langleeford including Housey Crags, Long Crags, Tathey Crags, Langlee Crags, Middleton Crags and Steel Crag.
Alnwick Riverside And Railways
14km (9 miles) Alnwick NorthumberlandA walk from Alnwick Castle following the river Aln and then back near the old railway.
Berwick Law
1km (1 mile) East Lothian BordersA short walk up to the top of Berwick Law in East Lothian.
Hawthorn Woods, Meadow, and Dene
4km (2 miles) Seaham County DurhamDelightful woods, meadows and coastal surprises with mini challenges. Situated near Seaham, County Durham.
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Most Visted 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.
Beamish Museum
Estate Stanley County Durham350 acre world famous open air museum set in rural County Durham.
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.
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 Priory
Religious Place Holy Island NorthumberlandA ruined Priory on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, widely considered to be the birthplace of Christianity in England.
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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!)
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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.
- Witton le Wear 1
- Northallerton 1
- Skipton 4
- Stockton on Tees 1
- Prudhoe 1
- Bellingham 4
- Newcastle City Centre 36
- Eglingham 1
- Byrness 5
- Kirkby Stephen 1
- Sedgefield 1
- Haydon Bridge 2
- Grasmere 1
- Stobswood 1
- York 2
- Swinburne 4
- Chester-le-Street 3
- Berwick Upon Tweed 8
- Stocksfield 1
- Hexham 6
- Seaham 6
- Belsay 1
- Newton under Roseberry 1
- Blanchland 2
- Whitburn 4
- Seahouses 2
- Rochester 1
- Belford 3
- Jesmond Dene 7
- Cresswell 3
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