Lowick - your local village
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Tourist Attractions
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Towns, Cities & Castles
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Northumberland's
Christian Heritage
Northumberland has historic connections with the early
Christian saints Oswald and Cuthbert, and the Venerable
Bede. (See St Oswald's way - foot of page and Lindisfarne
below)
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Berwick upon
Tweed
Historic walled town - possibly the most complete set
of town walls in Europe.
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The Alnwick
Garden
Inspired idea by Her Grace, the Duchess of
Northumberland. Now maturing into a fascinating day out
for all the family.
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Wooler
Welcoming little market town in the heart of the Cheviot
Hills. Ideal walking centre.
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Lindisfarne
(Holy Island)
With its connection to early saints, this tidal island
is the seat of early northern Christianity. Check
tide times for a safe visit.
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Seahouses
Fishing village with its attractive harbour. Boat
trips to the Farne Islands.
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The Farne
Islands
With their famous seal colony and fabulously rich
variety of seabirds, the Farnes are well served with boat
trips from Seahouses.
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Alnwick
Seat of the Dukes of Northumberland. Spectacular
castle and the famous Alnwick Garden.
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Hadrian's Wall
(The Roman Wall)
More a political statement then real means of defence,
the famous wall extends almost coast-to-coast, but its
most spectacular remains are along the northern hills of
the Tyne valley.
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Rothbury
Quiet market town nestling in the Cheviot Hills. Fine
for walks and wildlife, with nearby Cragside House.
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Paxton House
Situated on the banks of the river Tweed, Paxton House
is a hidden gem.
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Bamburgh Castle
This is simply what a medieval castle should look
like. The most spectacular castle in England
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Ford, Etal and
Heatherslaw
Lying in the valley of the River Till, the communities
of Ford, Etal, Branxton, Milfield and Crookham have so
much to offer.
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Morpeth
Administrative capital of Northumberland. Beautiful
park and riverside. Shopping, pubs, restaurants.
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Kielder Water
Park & Forest Trail
Kielder Water is the largest man-made lake in Europe,
in the heart of the largest man-made forest inn Europe.
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Hexham
Centre for Hadrian's Wall - famous medieval abbey.
Bustling market town.
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Northumberland
National Park
A large portion of Northumberland lies within the
National Park. Too much to mention is on offer. Visit
their website.
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Edinburgh
Scotland's capital city lies within easy reach and is
a tourist "must see" for anyone staying in this
area.
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The Theatre
Royal, Newcastle
The region's premier theatre, featuring a mixed
programme of high quality productions
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Newcastle upon
Tyne
Principle city of the region - all the attractions of
a regional capital.
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Chain Bridge
Honey Farm - Berwick upon Tweed
1500 colonies of bees, honey of all descriptions and
interesting information about bees and bee keeping.
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Durham City
Historic university town with the most spectacular
cathedral in the north.
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Abbotsford
House
The home of Sir Walter Scott, near Melrose and close
to the beautiful Eildon hills
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The Scottish
Borders
are steeped in the history of centuries of
cross-border conflict and feuding families, yet have some
of the most beautiful abbey ruins in Britain, not to
mention the most stunning scenery.
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Roman Historic Sites
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Vindolanda -
Bardon Mill
Exceptionally well preserved Roman fort and settlement
with visitor centre & museum
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Corstopitum -
Corbridge
Large Roman settlement of great strategic importance.
Not to be missed.
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Chesters Roman
Fort - Chollerford
Visit Chesters Roman Fort and discover the best
visible remains of a cavalry fort in Britain.
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Housteads Roman
Fort - Haltwhistle
The most complete Roman fort in Britain, Housesteads
boasts spectacular views.
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Walking
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North Sea Trail
Come and enjoy the very best of the North Sea's beautiful
coastline on the North Sea Trail.
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St Oswald's Way
St. Oswald’s Way is a long-distance
walking route, exploring some of the finest landscapes and
fascinating history of Northumberland.
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