Area Guides

Northumberland has many interesting towns and villages to explore, from ancient Market Towns like Alnwick to seaside resort towns like Seahouses and Amble there's something for everyone. Choose your town below to begin exploring what each place has to offer by clicking on the map, or from the list below. There is an interactive map for each town with places of interest, insider tips and amenities.

Alnmouth, your picture postcard perfect village with stunning beaches and beautiful coloured cottages, Inns, cafes and golf.

Alnwick, your historic Market Town, home of Alnwick Castle (Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films) and The Alnwick Garden.

Amble, your vibrant fishing town with marina and harbour offering boat trips to Coquet Island (an RSPB Nature reserve).

Bamburgh, your Coastal Village with stunning nine-acre Castle, beautiful sandy beaches and up-market accommodation.

Beadnell, your beautiful Harbour Village with sandy bay with a huge choice of watersports and accommodation.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, your ancient walled border Town, the most Northerly in England at the mouth of the River Tweed.

Boulmer, your traditional Fishing Village, the original smugglers haunt, with exposed coastline and beautiful walks.

Budle Bay and Waren Mill, your Guide to the hamlet of Waren Mill, sitting on one of the best bays for birdwatching in the Country.

Corbridge, your ancient Roman Town famous for it's shopping since Victorian times on the banks of the River Tyne.

Craster, your beautiful Fishing Village famous for it's Kippers and access point to Dunstanburgh Castle.

Druridge Bay, your Country Park offering sandy beaches, watersports and a nature reserve.

Embleton & Embleton Bay, your coastal Village, access point to the stunning Embleton Bay.

Farne Islands, your famous sea bird sanctuary, home of St Cuthbert and the legend of Grace Darling.

Felton & West Thirston, your riverside Villages separated by the Coquet and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Hadrian's Wall, your guide to the area known as 'Hadrian's Wall Country, famous for it's many Roman Sites.

Hexham, your beautiful, ancient Market Town, home to Hexham Abbey and the gateway to Hadrian's Wall.

Holy Island, your beautiful Island only accessible at low tide known as the 'Cradle of Christianity' for it's religious heritage.

Low-Newton-By-The-Sea, your beautiful and remote Village by the coast with stunning beach and cream-washed cottages.

Morpeth, your 'County Town' home of the Morpeth gathering, offering excellent shopping and amenities.

Rothbury, your 'Capital of Coquetdale' a small traditional town and the home of nearby Cragside House, Gardens and Estate.

Seahouses, your 'Gateway to the Farne Islands' via many different boat trips, busy holiday town and fishing harbour.

Warkworth, your ancient fortified village with a dominant Castle, beautiful Inns, galleries, shops and a relaxed Cafe culture.

West Thirston & Felton, your riverside Villages separated by the Coquet and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Wooler, your guide to the gateway to the Northumberland National Park and the Ford and Etal Estate.

Guides to more Towns and Villages will be added over time so keep checking back! If you' like to contribute to a town or village guide, tell us about something we've missed or just want to get in touch visit our Contact page.