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Craster, Howick Hall & beach circular walk

This Northumberland coastal walk has it all: woodland, historic gardens, beautiful beaches and a stop for afternoon tea!

Walking to Gibside from Tyneside

Gemma Hall takes a family-friendly walk through the Derwent Walk Country Park.

Rapper sword dancing

Gemma Hall finds out more about this traditional form of dancing still popular in the North East.

Fishing heritage

Northumberland’s  communities have been shaped by the fishing industry, writes Katerina Porteous.

Northumbrian folk music traditions

Geoff Heslop tells us about the rich traditions of music in the northeast of England.

Wildlife watching

There are great opportunities to spot native animals in the wild in the forests and moors of Northumberland.

Wildlife in the valleys

Gemma Hall talks waders, wagtails and whaups. 

Puffins Farne Islands Northumberland Birdwatching Uk by Florian Sessler Shutterstock

The world’s greatest wildlife encounters

From gorilla tracking in the Virungas to climbing for condors in Peru, we pick our favourite wildlife encounters from across the globe. 

Europe’s spring wildlife highlights

Searching for a wildlife-filled spring getaway? Whether you want to admire exotic orchids, listen out for birdsong or spot a blue whale in the wild, Europe has something to offer. 

What have we done?

Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, reflects on the pros, cons and ultimate ambiguity surrounding cultural tourism.