The Northumberland coast

Expert author, Gemma Hall, shares her picks of the best accommodation on offer along the Northumberland coast.

Newcastle, Gateshead & the North Tyneside coast

Expert author, Gemma Hall, shares her picks of the best accommodation in Newcastle, Gateshead and along the North Tyneside Coast.

Five reasons to visit Northumberland

With its stunning coastline, national parks, castles galore and rich Roman history; Northumberland has it all.

Britain’s best beaches

Whether you want to find the freshest fish, go rockpooling with the kids, or simply want to escape the crowds – we’ve picked some of our favourite beaches in England.

Walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path

Explore Northumberland National Park with our guide to walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path.  

Walking/cycling from Alston to the source of the Tyne

Walk or cycle to the source of the Tyne and explore the moorland and waterfalls of the North Pennines.

Rennington Scarecrow Festival

Gemma Hall finds out more about this fun bank holiday festival.

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. 

Islands of England

From birdwatching to five-star accommodation in a time warp, here are five of our favourite islands in England.