The 10 Best Free Things to do in Northumberland, England

May 15, 2022 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Northumberland, United Kingdom including Ross Back Sands Beach, St Aiden Beach, The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Warkworth Beach, Bamburgh Beach, Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall, Hexham Abbey, Cheviot Hills, Woodhorn Museum, Kielder Water & Forest Park.
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1. Ross Back Sands Beach

Bamburgh England
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5.0 based on 224 reviews

Ross Back Sands Beach

Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom

Enjoyed Rolling down the Sandhills as much as I enjoyed the views, birds and the beautiful sand colour.

2. St Aiden Beach

Bamburgh England
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5.0 based on 516 reviews

St Aiden Beach

Reviewed By Sarah-April1990 - Nottingham, United Kingdom

A gorgeous and huge beach perfect for letting the dogs run around and paddle! The water was warm in places too!

3. The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Seahouses NE66 3ED England +44 1670 622660 [email protected] http://www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org
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5.0 based on 933 reviews

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is among the finest landscape of the country. It was designated in 1958 and covers 39 miles of coast from Berwick to the Coquet Estuary. Within this stretch of coastline is some of the most dramatic coastal scenery - sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and isolated islands.

Reviewed By rosiewesti - Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Dog friendly sandy beaches stretching for miles and miles with sand dunes, which the dogs loved to explore, easy to park and Dog poo bins in car parks. Stunning views out across the sea to Holy Island, many seabirds, deserted beaches or very few people.We walked Seahouses, Bamburgh, Ross, Dunstan Steads, and Low Newton beaches over 4 days. Stopping at various pubs for a hearty lunch with our dogs. The coastline is stunning, castles, sand dunes etc

4. Warkworth Beach

Warkworth, Amble England
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5.0 based on 392 reviews

Warkworth Beach

Reviewed By astro625 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Stayed amble, walked up to this beach via castle.. gorgeous clean , lots of friendly dog walkers.. dunes and links nice for a a walk.. you can probably walk up to alnmouth if your fit!

5. Bamburgh Beach

Bamburgh England
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5.0 based on 195 reviews

Bamburgh Beach

Reviewed By grayjunderwood - Leeds, United Kingdom

Beautifully beach ,you can walk for miles,the sea is beautefull,it can be blown ,and a great place to walk your dog

6. Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall

Greenhead, Hexham England +44 370 333 1181 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walltown-crags-hadrians-wall/
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4.5 based on 704 reviews

Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall

Built by the Roman Emporer Hadrian in AD 122, the remnants of this ancient wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway.

Reviewed By rachelp822 - Grimsby, United Kingdom

A lovely walk along a well preserved section of Hadrians Wall. It is a bit up and down with some steep inclines and some sections with steps up. Gives great views across Northumberland

7. Hexham Abbey

Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB England +44 1434 602031 http://www.hexham-abbey.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,039 reviews

Hexham Abbey

This former medieval abbey was built late in the 7th century.

Reviewed By micksymes1 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I had never visited Hexham Abbey before - what a wonderful place!! It has so much history surrounding it ... from it’s original building in the 7th Century, the Frith stool, the Night Stair, the Anglo Saxon crypt through to it’s Big Story exhibition charting the history of the site. It is a fascinating place to visit. There is also a great cafe on site. However, I would suggest that if you’re planning a visit, check out if there are any services being held at the same time as access may be restricted

8. Cheviot Hills

Starting point near Wooler, Wooler England
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Cheviot Hills

Reviewed By Wez67 - Penistone, United Kingdom

Windy Gyle lived up to it’s name, pretty good walk not to challenging and decent views. The next day Hedgehope was 55mile/hr winds so that was really challenging. Didn’t want to stay long at the top holding onto the trig point. The next day the weather calmed and we did The Cheviot via the long walk up the valley, great views and I’d recommend the valley route which is Langleeford up to Cairn Hill then up onto the Cheviot itself????

9. Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn Museum Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington NE63 9AN England +44 1670 624455 [email protected] http://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 776 reviews

Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage, alongside an ever-changing contemporary arts and event programme – making it a fun and cultural day out. The museum is proud to house the Ashington Group Collection of artworks – commonly known as the ‘Pitmen Painters’. This iconic display showcases what daily life was really like for miners in and around Ashington from the 1930s. It celebrates the people and mining communities of south East Northumberland. Woodhorn has an annual membership charge: £7 - Adult (£6.50 for multiple adults in a group) £6 - Concession Free - 16 and under.

Reviewed By Notjustchips - Milford on Sea, United Kingdom

My dad was a miner so this visit was quite nostalgic. This place gives you the chance to take a glimpse back into the days when coal was King. It goes through the years, showing clips and pictures, along with a soundtrack, of the Northumberland mining community. There is a cafe too. If you are in the area, give this place a visit, it’s so informative.

10. Kielder Water & Forest Park

Leaplish Waterside Park, Kielder NE48 1BT England +44 345 155 0236 http://www.visitkielder.com/
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4.5 based on 709 reviews

Kielder Water & Forest Park

Plenty to see and do all year round. Ideal for all ages.There are many reasons to visit; the most popular being the distinctive scenery. Home to northern Europe's largest man-made lake and England's largest forest, the Park's remoteness and clean air and water offer a fresh outdoor experience.Nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts, explorers, walkers, cyclists, artists, families ... perfect for anyone looking to escape, set their own agenda and create new experiences.

Reviewed By 282philipf

I done the osprey blue trail and then the lakeside trail. Most impressed with the cycle path around the lake, Lovely surface to ride on. Steep in a few short places and it’s a long way around but I do a lot o cycling. A mountain bike is not essential for the lakeside trail. it’s a well cared for path. One of best I’ve been on. I used a gravel bike but a hybrid, touring bike, etc will be fine but not suitable for a road bike. Very quiet and peaceful. Only downside is from the Castle car park the main lakeside trail could be better signposted, had trouble finding it as first visit to Kielder. Osprey trail not suitable for small children but older kids with MTBs will be fine.

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