Northumberland 250 Journal
Top 10: Northumberland’s best experiences
We’ve rounded up the top 10 Northumberland experiences and activities for 2022
Discovering the Northumberland 250
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.
#nland250 photo of the year
Recognising the best photographs taken across Northumberland in 2021 - Enter now.
The Arctic Wanderer
This month Northumberland has been graced by a long distance wanderer, a Walrus!
This is Northumberland
You can now pre-order Northumberland’s all-new collaborative publication - bringing you the stories of the people, places, and independent enterprises of Northumberland.
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We are currently working towards producing a new and improved resource for Northumberland’s adventure driving route.
Discover: Norham Castle
Set on a grassy mound, commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed. Norham Castle was once a crucial stronghold in this historically turbulent region.
Short Walk: Steel Rigg & Sycamore Gap
Explore the most spectacular section of Hadrian’s Wall on this 4-mile circular route
Defender Camping Update
Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us for a Defender Camping experience so far this year. We’re excited for all our guests setting out on their dark sky adventures this coming autumn.
Wild Beasts of Chillingham
One of the rarest animals on Earth, the Wild Beasts of Chillingham are the remarkable survivors of the ancient cattle which once roamed Britain’s forests.
Little Church Rock
Hidden within the forest, on the slopes of the Simonside Hills, lies an isolated outcrop of fell sandstone known as Little Church Rock.
Northumberland’s Unmissable Lighthouses
If you love a good lighthouse, these are a selection we would strongly recommend visiting on any Northumberland 250 adventure.
Kittiwakes Upon The Tyne
Discover the story of the furthest inland breeding colony of Kittiwakes anywhere in the world.
Behind The Lens: Daryl Walker
We go behind the lens with North-East photographer Daryl Scott Walker (@darylswalker).
Discover Dunstanburgh Castle
The shattered ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle may have succumbed to the elements, but this remarkable castle still holds its own in the line of Northumberland’s great coastal fortresses.
Idyllic Northumbrian Villages
Discover some of the oldest villages in the country (and possibly the world!) which are dotted across the sparsely populated Northumbrian landscapes.