Campsites in Northumberland

History, coastline and countryside - Northumberland has it all! Take the chance to see some of the most popular and intact segments of Hadrian's Wall, or guide a boat to the amazing unrivalled views of wildlife on the Farne Islands, and go exploring the stunning national park and beautiful coast.

Don't Miss

• Hadrian's Wall
• Northumberland National Park
• The Farne Islands

Unrivalled nature and history

The truly spectacular Northumberland National Park is a real highlight and is much more than just the cleanest rivers and sweetest air in England. Get lost in ancient woodland at the Hareshaw Linn waterfall or trek sections of Hadrian's Wall.

Great walking routes start from the park too, which is where you will find the Pennine Way, Hadrian's Wall and the Whin Sill with its spectacular dark cliff formations.

Bordering the national park is Kielder Water which contains England's largest forest and reservoir and also plays host to wildlife you won’t see anywhere else, including red squirrels, otters and osprey.

Keilder Forest is the largest walking forest in the country and also holds claim to having the biggest man-made lake in the North of Europe. Holy Island is also a must see with lovely views and a unique atmosphere.

These have been declared a dark Sky Park, protecting the skies from light pollution and recognising this area as one of the best in the world for stargazing. Take a warm blanket and stay late to see the Milky Way as you never have before.

If the coast calls to you, then the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will leave you awestruck. This area can be explored on foot via the fantastic Northumberland Coastal Path. From the pleasant village of Seahouses you can take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, David Attenborough's favourite place in the UK, and with his recommendation you know the nature you find will be second to none.

On these islands you can witness the spectacular sight of England's largest breeding colony of grey seals as well as hundreds of thousands of seabirds, including everyone's favourite - the puffin.

For more spectacular bird displays, why not try a Falconry day at Hexham? You’ll get up close with owls, hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures and all of them will happy to eat a morsel from your gloved hand.

Working hard to try and beat Northumberland's natural splendour, there are a variety of man-made marvels to see as well. Stately homes and castles will awe visitors and some provide the perfect opportunity to combine an art and architecture visit, such as Wallington House and Bamburgh Castle. Both have impressive art collections and plenty of wow factor.

Bamburgh Castle in particular has ferreted out the juiciest tales and most mysterious intrigues from its past to tempt visitors, you’ll be unable to pass up the chance to hear about the theft of Oswald’s head or the ghost of the Pink Lady.

Northumberland area is teeming with Roman history, and was clearly worth protecting for the Romans, who gave us the Corbridge Roman site, Vindolanda -a Roman fort, Housesteads Roman Fort, and Chesters Roman Fort, to name but a few.

The most famous of all is of course Hadrian's Wall, and Hexham is one of the most visited sections of the walls as it captures the feeling of how the wall once looked and is the ideal spot for a photo opp.

Many interesting museums tell of the history of the area, Bailiffgate Museum in Alnwick focuses on local history and art, Morpeth has a wonderful Bagpipe museum and the fascinating Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland can be found in Alnwick castle.

Wild Northumberland

The Cheviot Hills in the national park offer magnificent walking and horse riding routes as well as the chance to scout out Yeavering Bell, the remains of an Iron Age hill fort and unlock the mystery of the area’s lengthy history.

If you love combining entertainment and exercise, then Northumberland's coast is a brilliant place to go wild with a number of water sports and activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

If you're keen to share a splendid wildlife experience with all the family, the Northumberland Wildlife Trust fun and family friendly events that try not to be too dry and educational, while providing the opportunity to learn through an engaging and entertaining environment.

Golfers will love Northumberland’s many courses. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a pro, these courses cater to both skilled as well as less experienced players.

Almost every town and village hosts a farmers' market where you can sample the delicious range of food produced throughout the county such as cheeses, meats and breads. For a dining experience unlike any other, take to the trees with the completely captivating Treehouse Restaurant and find out if food tastes better up there!

If you fancy a nice afternoon tea, you can enjoy a refreshing brew at the Earl Grey Tea House and stroll around the beautiful Howick Hall Gardens where the tea house is located. For a brew of a different kind, there are many wonderful pubs in Northumberland.

Local magic

If you think you can handle ghostly goings-on, take a ghost tour in Chillingham Castle. This 12^th century fortress was a major weapon in the fight against William Wallace and his rebels, and these days spookhunters hold night-long vigils there looking for paranormal activity.

From scary to spellbinding, a magical adventure is guaranteed with a trip to Alnwick Castle. The castle served as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter movies and guarantees to enchant, including the chance to test your broomstick riding skills with a broomstick training session.

Alternatively, those who see themselves more as royals than wizards can enter the world of medieval knights and princesses with the opportunity to dress up in costumes, try their hand at medieval arts and crafts or brave the fearsome Dragon Quest with a variety of challenges and brain-stretching riddles.