Pictures of Northumberland

About the county of Northumberland

Northumberland's special blessing lies in the fact that it is the least populated of all the English counties and therefore has mile upon mile of unspoilt open countryside dotted with quaint market towns and villages, left almost untouched by the march of time and the hand of progress. It has the wilderness of its great National Park, the fascination of bustling Newcastle-upon-Tyne and, Northumberland's coastline of beautiful empty beaches and towering cliffs offer seascapes rivalling those to be seen in any other part of the world.
Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England..

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Northumberland

Bellingham (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland

The market town of Bellingham sits on one of Northumberland's prettiest stretches of water, the north bank of the River North Tyne...

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (4 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Northumberland

The bay is a major attraction, often lively with fishing cobbles and pleasure craft, it is also a haven for sun-bathers...

Whitfield (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland

This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey (1 Pictures)

Blanchland Abbey was founded as a priory in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II, and became an abbey in the late 13th century. The.....

Farne Islands (47 Pictures)

Rocky islands, once home to saints, soldiers and famous lighthouse keepers, now a sanctuary for seabirds and seals, and one of.....

Ford Castle (1 Pictures)

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Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort (36 Pictures)

Wild and evocative remains of the Roman Empire's most northerly defences, with panoramic views. Roman barracks and some of the.....

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