Places To Visit In Northumberland

War Memorial from 1921 by the A68 in Rochester, Northumberland

A 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.

A weir in the River Coquet which powered a nearby water mill, but was also the scene of a wartime tragedy.

A Roman Fort that forms part of Hadrian's Wall at the frontier of the Roman Empire.

Explore 13th century Dally Castle ruins, one of Northumberland's earliest hall houses showcasing medieval architecture.

Sitting on a blowy corner of the Northumberland National Park, is Causeway House, Northumberland's only heather thatched cottage. With a history of hidden lucky roof charms and close to a Roman Milecastle.

The Ridsdale Iron Works, castle-like ruin in, was the point of manufacture of pig steel used in the construction of Newcastle's High Level Bridge.

A ruined 17th-century bastle, or fortified farmhouse, situated on a south-east slope of moorland on the edge Ridsdale.

Sandstone crag, popular with climbers, on the hills near Edlingham with a hidden surprise.

A number of shipwrecks visible in Amble harbour at low tide.

Mysterious large stone pillar remains situated high up in Edlingham Woods giving views across Northumberland.

A monument to two shepherds who lost their lives in a snow storm and ultimately led to the formation of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team.

The remains of a medieval cross with only a socket stone and stone shaft still standing.

An 18th Century engine house near Settlingstones, built to contain a 70” Cornish Condensing Engine and the discovery place of the mega mineral Witherite

Once a public loo, now a tiny holiday home in the heart of Berwick.

A former POW camp located behind Featherstone Castle for Italian and German prisoners of war.

A monument to Robert Loraine, who was brutally murdered by Border Reivers in Kirkhale.

A medieval pele tower first recorded in 1415.

A large rock in next to Simonside in Rothbury that resembles a small church and may have been a meeting place for persecuted religious groups.

An old school hall in Ford Village that was decorated with biblical murals by Lady Waterford over 21 years.

A 14-century church and all-round home to saints, tall tales, bones of Border Rievers and men of battle.

An 18th century market cross that would have been used for proclamations.

A tree trail around Rothbury town centre and riverside showing you all the different types of trees and their history.

An unusual gravestone marking the final resting of a burglar trying to rob Lee Hall.

A Grade I listed railway viaduct spanning the River Tweed at Berwick and built by Robert Stephenson.

The peninsula part of Holy Island, made up of dunes, salt marshes, Snook House and Snook Tower

The Hopealone trig point (316m) sitting on top of Hope Hill.

A replica of a nearby Anglo-Saxon henge and part of the part of the Maelmin Heritage Trail.

A three-storied tower-house built as a hunting lodge then later extended and used as a farmhouse and students' hostel.

The trig point sitting on top of Lamb Hill on the border ridge (511m).

WW2 pillbox disguised as a ruined house.

The trig point sitting on top of Ravensheugh Crags (256m) near Simonburn.

An experimental hydraulic silo to improve the efficiency of processing cut grass into silage built by Lord Armstrong.

The trig point sitting on Cold Law on Thorgrafton Common (453m).

Possibly an old windmill converted into a dovecote which is lined inside with brick nesting boxes

An old tithe barn within the grounds of Foulden Parish Church where parishioners would give the church 10% of their agricultural produce.

When originally built, the Union Chain Bridge near Berwick Upon Tweed was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world.

A Grade II listed building that was constructed in 1796 to store ice for the fishing industry.

The trig point sitting on top of Blackman's Law (274m) near Otterburn.

A 2,000 year old hillfort located on Lordenshaw Hill on the outskirts of Rothbury at the foot of the Simonside Hills.

The trig point sitting on top of Branshaw (326m) on the Otterburn Ranges.

The highest perched toilet in England, situated in Northumberland National Park

Defensive walls built in the 16th century, now managed by English Heritage.

Two Market Crosses in Corbridge.

The trig point sitting on top of Barcombe on Thorgrafton Common (280m).

A Nature Reserve alongside the River Breamish in the Northumberland National Park

A small wooden "off the peg" church in Fourstones, Northumberland. One of only two wooden Victorian missions in the country.

A Bronze Age four-poster stone circle located near Ravensheugh Crags in Northumberland.

A timber cabin set on the banks of Kielder Water mirrored on the opposite bank by another, more simple hut.

A ruined bastle in Redesdale near Otterburn in Northumberland standing as a reminder of the tumultuous history of the borders.

The Blackdown trig point (310m) located on the Ray Wind Farm near Kirkwhelpington.

A holed stone in the Simonside Hills that lines up with the summer solstice.

A 5m high cairn on Padon Hill marking the wedding anniversary of some local notables and to honour the work of a prominent Presbyterian preacher.

Totem poles have stood in the village of Stonehaugh since 1971 and these three are the latest carvings.

The trig point sitting on top of Gains Law in The Cheviots (319m).

A 17th century stone bridge over the River Tyne that is the oldest surviving bridge over the River.

Remains of the Roman Bridge across the River Tyne that led to the Roman Town.

Church in the heart of Corbridge village, originally built around 674.

Ruins of a Roman garrison located on Hadrians Wall, with a museum of artifacts found on site.

Remains of a former smelting mill hidden in the Northumberland countryside.

The trig point sitting on top of Titlington Pike (233m) near Eglingham.

Old 19th century pottery on the outskirts of Corbridge, previously known as Walker's Pottery.

A magical waterfall located a short walk into the Northumberland National Park.

An ancient well found by St Cuthbert in Bellingham, topped by a Georgian pant and known for its miracles.

The trig point sitting on top of Old Fawdon Hill in Ingram Valley (315m).

A stone circle marking the grave of three kings of Denmark.

An old Victorian water tower in Haltwhistle that now houses a shop and cafe.

A church with 13th century and earlier origins set on the spectacular Church Point Headland in Newbiggin by the Sea

The longest surviving section of 'broad wall' on Hadrians Wall.

An 11th century Saxon cross head that marks the focus for the start of the annual Goose Fair in Ovingham.

A Church in Ovingham with sections dating from the 11th century and location of the grave of famed engraver, Thomas Bewick.

The Wether Cairn trig point sitting on Wholhope Hill Law (563m).

Fountain commemorating Doctor James Trotter, local councillor known as 'Mr Bedlington' during Victorian times.

Ruins of a corn mill in the heart of Whittle Dene.

A 16-hectare lake set in a country park that was once one of the biggest colliery spoil heaps in Europe.

The trig point sitting on top of Shill Moor (529m).

A trail of 12 bird related art exhibits dotted around the town of Amble. Find their exact whereabouts with our handy map and exact locations.

A nature reserve at the northern end of Druridge Bay and one of the best wildlife spots in the north east.

The trig point sitting on Hungry Law (501m).

A stone pant in Holystone Village named after St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow.

Home to three of the most famous families in the North East, set in 13,500 acres of land.

The trig point sitting on top of The Cheviot Summit (815m).

A 15th century country house, situated near the village of Alwinton in an area of natural outstanding beauty.

An airfield mainly for pleasure flights where you can sit with a cup of tea in the observation deck and watch the planes take off and land.

A late 18th or early 19th Century Lime Kiln just outside Shilbottle.

An amazing example of a Victorian designed viaduct spanning 260m over the South River Tyne.

Nature Reserve set in a former Whinstone Quarry in the village of Embleton

The trig point called Harbottle sitting on top of Cold Law (361m).

A Roman Temple dedicated to the God Mithras near to Brocolitia Fort on Hadrian's Wall.

The private estate of the White Ridley family where the grounds are filled with wonderful statues, follies and temples.

The meeting place of the north and south River Tyne sources.

A water tower sitting next to the kitchen garden of Alnwick Gardens.

A metal sculpted bench portraying three notable people from the Bedlington area.

Two Parks, Castle Vale and Coronation Park, set either side of Berwick Station which include footpaths, shelters, rose gardens and a lily pond.

A standing stone marking the northern source of the River Tyne in Deadwater.

A small marker stone where Robert Lumsden murdered Isabella Sudden in 1610.

Originally envisaged as a motte and bailey, Simonburn Castle was eventually a tower house before falling into ruin.

The trig point sitting on top of Shaftoe Crags (213m).

The trig point sitting on top of Tosson Hill (440m) #147.

The last remaining hut built to accomodate the workers who constructed the Catcleugh Reservoir.