From medieval castles to ancient stone circles, Northumberland’s dramatic landscapes are steeped in centuries of history — and more than a few ghost stories. Here are some of the county’s most atmospheric sites, where the past is said to linger a little longer than elsewhere.

A series of special moments from around Northumberland we have discovered this October.

At Hexham Abbey from October 3rd - November 16th 2025.

Nestled between the bustling villages of Bamburgh and Holy Island, Ross Back Sands is a vast, windswept beach which feels almost entirely cut off from the rest of the Northumberland Coast.

From mid-August to early October, Northumberland’s wild heather bursts into bloom, transforming the moorlands into sweeping carpets of vivid purple.

A look inside This Is Northumberland 2023.

Discover the best of Autumn in Northumberland in 2022.

A sand tribute to Freya the walrus has been created in Seahouses, the seaside town where the arctic wanderer briefly made her home.

Before embarking on your #nland250 adventure, please take time to understand the things you can do to minimise the impact of your journey of discovery in Northumberland.

All 329 of Alnwick Garden’s Taihaku trees are now blushing with bright, white flowers.

The first Osprey arrived home from Africa to nest at Kielder this morning. He’s now waiting patiently with a fish for a female to join him.

A new radio telescope at Kielder Observatory will allow stargazers to explore Northumberland’s dark skies in all weathers.

Northumberland’s forests are still suffering from the extensive damage caused when Storm Arwen hit the region in late November last year.

We’ve rounded up the top 10 Northumberland experiences and activities for 2022

The top 30 photos taken across Northumberland in 2021.

Join Frida Berg, Leo Kopferschmitt, and their two dogs Henry and Wally on their 250-mile journey across the land of dark skies, rolling hills and remarkable coastline.

Recognising the best photographs taken across Northumberland in 2021 - Enter now.

Discover the best of Autumn in Northumberland in 2021.

This month Northumberland has been graced by a long distance wanderer, a Walrus!

You can now pre-order Northumberland’s all-new collaborative publication - bringing you the stories of the people, places, and independent enterprises of Northumberland.