Top Things to do in Northumberland
Top Hotels in Northumberland
- 1. The Beaumont Hexham, Hotel
- 2. Premier Inn Berwick-Upon-Tweed Hotel
- 3. Derwent Manor Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. Marshall Meadows Manor House
- 5. Langley Castle Hotel
- 6. The Commissioners Quay Inn
- 7. The Victoria Hotel
- 8. The Bamburgh Castle Inn
- 9. Premier Inn Ashington hotel
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Things to do in Northumberland, England: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Northumberland, United Kingdom including Cragside House and Gardens, Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Wallington Hall, Paxton House, Preston Tower, Brinkburn Priory, St Michael's Church, Seaton Delaval Hall, Market Cross, Wylam Institute.
Restaurants in Northumberland
1. Cragside House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,424 reviews
Reviewed By davidfJ2126DK - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Whilst we are NT Members and visited for free, I'm conscious that it is quite pricey for non-members (currently £13.00 per adult/ £38.00 per family for house and gardens). It is however, well worth the price if you make a full day of it! Extensive gardens, unique hydro-electric power system, remarkable house, great childrens play areas and a delightful 5-6 mile drive all within the site with numerous stop-off points to enjoy walks, picnic areas and lakeside views. The cafe/restaurant is not cheap but the food we had was delicious. Note that the House is not open every day - check out the national Trust for details and restrictions, especially during gthe Winter months. To fully appreciate the intriguing story of Lord Armstrong (the previous owner of the property), a visit to Bambough castle (not National Trust) is also highly recommended, and we found it really enjoyable and fascinating.
2. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 616 reviews
Two historic buildings, a well-preserved late-14th century tower house and a neo-classical house, are linked by a charming sunken garden spreading over more than 30 acres of landscaped grounds.
Reviewed By GillyC1000 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Loved the very different aspects of the hall,castle and quarry garden. All very different and great value as your ticket gives you access to all,Kyle was really helpful and knowledgeable when we first arrived,thank you. The tea room served excellent cheese scones and coffee, while the gift shop was really well set out with English Heritage wines to taste before buying.All staff were lovely, my highlight was the quarry garden.
3. Wallington Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,252 reviews
Reviewed By paulineg88 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
A great place to go at any time of year. As well as an interesting house there is extensive woodland, excellent river walks, beautiful formal gardens plus you can watch wildlife (often including red squirrels) from a comfortable hide.
4. Paxton House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
One of the finest examples of an 18th-century Palladian Country house in all of Britain. There are many activities at Paxton House to keep you busy for a whole day, including house tours, boat trips and net fishing on the River Tweed, tearoom and gift shop, extensive grounds and gardens, galleries and exhibitions. We also have different types of accommodation, including an apartment, a lodge and a caravan park if you wish to stay and enjoy Paxton House for longer.
Reviewed By Theresadee123
We thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Paxton House steeped in history lovely walks.....fairy garden for the children and lovely cakes soup etc. Highly recommend. ????
5. Preston Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Yoakley123gardener - Margate, United Kingdom
Just of the beaton track outside chathill, is this lovely pele tower, transporting you back to the fourteenth century. Some of the rooms have been furnished to how they would have been then. Good history, telling you of the times as you progress you're way to the top of the tower. Stunning views await you when you get to the top, over tree tops, farmland to the the coast and the north sea. If lucky like we were, you just might see red squirrels. Nice little walk around mature trees and shrubs. Good history here.
6. Brinkburn Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Brinkburn Priory is tucked away amongst the woodland, within a picturesque loop of the River Coquet. Lace up your boots and take a scenic ten minute walk from the car park to discover this hidden gem. The 12th-century church of the Augustinian Priory was completely re-roofed and restored in the mid-19th century. It is one of the best examples of early Gothic architecture in Northumberland. See the striking stained glass windows and William Hill organ. And while you're there sing a song to appreciate the beautiful acoustics of the building. Discover the disheveled interiors of the abandoned manor house. Following the closure of the priory in 1536, some of the monastic buildings were re-used within the maze-like structure of the house. Hunt out hints of its former grandeur as you explore - the peeling wallpaper, degraded plasterwork and damaged wood panelling are fascinating. Then take the stairs down to the cellar where the kitchen used used to be and check out the rusty old range.
Reviewed By SHEEPY2012 - Alnwick, United Kingdom
Beautiful, peaceful grounds surround this stunning priory and Manor House. The priory has some amazing stained glass windows and is filled with a sense of peace. Make sure you go into the Manor House which is a fabulous building which had been left in a state of arrested decay, ensuring that the feeling of days gone by remains. Many of the beautiful original features remain including a huge cast iron range in what would have once been the kitchen. The grounds are lovely and there are benches for sitting and picnicking. Must say thank you to the site manager from English Heritage who was very helpful and gave us a lot of useful information. She was very enthusiastic and clearly loved her job.
7. St Michael's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
St Michael's is the Anglican parish church of Alnwick. The Grade I listed building has its origins in Saxon times, and was handsomely rebuilt in the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries. It is open for visitors, and holds regular services, to which all are welcome.
8. Seaton Delaval Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By ndw78 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This was our 1st day out from a year long lockdown and what a lovely time we had. We took part in the Easter egg hunt and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. We got to see all the way round the grounds this way as well as probably would have missed some of it The hall isn’t open as enclosed spaces aren’t just yet nationally (Covid) so we’ll definitely be back when it is as the building is so impressive I have to say this is literally 20 minutes from my house and can’t believe we’ve never been before as such a beautiful place. the beautiful coastal beaches of Tynemouth, cullercoats and Whitley bay are all a 10-15 minute drive from here When we’re allowed, June 2021 hopefully, everything will be open and picnics allowed. There are a lot of benches and tables around the site but maybe worth taking a blanket just in case
9. Market Cross
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
STAMFORDHAM THE GREEN: A historic Market cross, 1735. Ashlar and stone slate roof. Small square single-storey building. A single round arch on each side. Alternate courses of stone project slightly to form banded rustication. Alternate voussoirs project also. Moulded imposts. Pyramidal roof with square stone top which has date and worn inscription on a shield. GR:NZ 0772
