Northumberland

England's northernmost county, where Roman walls, coastal castles, and a holy island weave a rich and vast border landscape.

Northumberland is located in northeast England, bordering Scotland, featuring sparse populations and open landscapes. Hadrian's Wall runs across the south, with sites like Vindolanda, Housesteads, and Chesters, along with the wall sections around Steel Rigg, being the most iconic. The eastern coast features Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle, while the tidal island of Lindisfarne is an early Christian sanctuary, and the Farne Islands are home to seabirds and seals. Inland, Alnwick Castle and Garden, Cragside, and Hexham Abbey are also well worth a visit. Spring to autumn is the best time to visit. The gateway is Newcastle, with East Coast Main Line stations located near Alnwick.

Destinations

• Alnwick & Northumberland Coast
• Hadrian's Wall & Hexham

Itineraries

• Great Britain Classic Loop: England & Scotland – A classic British road trip from London, looping through Bath, the Lake District, Edinburgh, and York.
• Durham, Hadrian's Wall & Northumberland Coast – Head north from Durham to see the Roman Wall, castle coast, seabird islands, and Lindisfarne.