NORTHUMBERLAND

NATIONAL PARK

In the north of England, Northumberland National Park is home to Hadrian’s Wall and the rolling Cheviot Hills, showing signs of human habitation since the stone age.

There are ample opportunities to explore for horse riders and cyclists. Walkers of all abilities are also well catered for, from short pub walks to multi-day hillwalking tours. Northumberland National Park also has three National Nature Reserves, popular with birdwatchers, and a Dark Sky park for stargazing.

Top Northumberland National Park articles

Day walks in Northumberland

GetOutside Champion Dave Wilson is as passionate about the outdoors as he is about his native Northumberland. From exploring the valleys of the Cheviot Hills, to hiking Hadrian’s Wall, his enthusiasm for England’s Border County is endless.

Summer Cycle Touring

There are many tales of cycle touring far off lands, whole continents and even the world, but a great tour can be as simple as an adventure from your front door. Follow Mel Nicholls on her summer cycle tour from Edinburgh to Lincolnshire.

Hadrian's Wall - a journey back in time

Hadrian’s Wall Path showcases 84 miles of UNESCO World Heritage site, two historic cities, a National Park, a picturesque coast and countryside, and of course a BIG wall! OS GetOutside Champion David Wilson gives us the highlights of this beautiful trail.

Geocaching in Northumberland National Park

​If you’re looking for something to get you out of the house and the kids away from their phones, tablets and game consoles, try geocaching in the Northumberland National Park.

Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend!

Don't miss the most spectacular show on earth this summer, the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower.

Discover the Milky Way in Northumberland National Park

As Northumberland National Park celebrates 3 years of Dark Sky Park status, we look at what that means for the gold-award winning national park - and how you can discover it yourself.

Walking coast to coast via the Hadrian's Wall Path

Hadrian's wall, built by the Romans and marking the northern edge of their conquest of Britain, is now the route of a national trail that stretches from the east coast to the west.

Things to try in Northumberland National Park

Check out some fantastic things to try in Northumberland National Park this July in celebration of National Parks week 2016! From stargazing to Wild Goats, Northumberland National Park has everything you need for this summer's adventure.

Wizards, woods and magical treehouses

Northumberland is a special place with a variety of landscapes from beautiful beaches to mountainous regions such as the Cheviots. It has it all. For anyone visiting the area, Alnwick makes a great base. It's well known for its castle and stunning gardens which are not only steeped in history and heritage but are also famous for many appearances in the Harry Potter films. There's definitely a sense of magic here.
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