Towns & Villages

Villages and Towns

Berwick upon Tweed:
Historic walled town – possibly the most complete set of town walls in Europe.
Wooler:
Welcoming little market town in the heart of the Cheviot Hills. Ideal walking centre.
Seahouses:
Fishing village with its attractive harbour. Boat trips to the Farne Islands.
Alnwick:
Seat of the Dukes of Northumberland. Spectacular castle and the famous Alnwick Garden.

Rothbury:
Market town nestling in the Cheviots, perfect for walks and wildlife, with nearby Cragside House.
Morpeth:
Administrative capital of Northumberland with park and riverside. Shopping, pubs, restaurants.
Hexham:
Centre for Hadrian’s Wall – famous medieval abbey. Bustling market town.
Haltwhistle:
Quiet little town, the most western in the county. Good centre for Hadrian’s Wall – Nearby Houseteads fort.

Newcastle upon Tyne:
Principle city of the region – all the attractions of a regional capital. Click to Visit
Durham City:
Historic university town with the most spectacular cathedral in the north.
Corstopitum – Corbridge:
Large Roman settlement of great strategic importance. Not to be missed.

For more ideas of things to do and places to go, take a look at visitnorthumberland.com