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Suggested places to base yourself
The market town of Wooler is an excellent place to base yourself © godrick, Shutterstock
The places listed below make ideal bases for exploring Northumberland.
Seahouses
Touristy fishing village and departure point for trips to the Farne Islands; popular with families.
Alnwick
Medieval castle and renowned gardens in a prosperous market town between the coast and national park.
Newcastle
An acclaimed arts and music scene, solid Georgian centre and historic quayside.
Tynemouth
Victorian seaside town popular with surfers and families. Newcastle is easily reached by Metro from here.
Allendale
Remote upland village and springboard for exploring the North Pennines AONB.
Corbridge & Hexham
Well-to-do old towns in the Tyne Valley and close to Hadrian’s Wall.
Rothbury
Handsome town in the national park and excellent base for trips into the Cheviot Hills and Coquetdale.
Wooler
Market town and popular gateway to the Cheviot Hills.
Bamburgh
Village on the Heritage Coast with a magnificent castle and long sweep of sand. Nearby are Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands.
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