Local Attractions

Soak up the tranquillity of the Northumberland area and relax in surroundings rich in culture and history.

Attractions near Haggerston Castle

Holy Island

Holy Island

Escape to the coastal retreats of Beadnell, Alnmouth and Druridge Bay for a memorable visit, or turn the pages’ of the Lindisfarne Gospels on computer at the Heritage Centre on Holy Island.. Add them to your itinerary and don't leave without trying a fresh crab sandwich! But… remember that Holy Island is cut off by the tide twice a day.

Bamburgh Castle Golf Course

Bamburgh Castle Golf Course

Picturesque Bamburgh Castle Golf Course is just over 5,600 yards off the back markers and is a demanding par 68. Gorse, heather, whinstone and rare fauna combine with breathtaking views of Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands and the Cheviots making this golf course well worth a visit.

Northumberland National Park

Northumberland National Park

Spend a day exploring the unspoilt treasures of Northumberland National Park. Learn about ancient pre-history and the rare red squirrels, wander through the National Park’s rolling moors and grasslands of the Cheviot Hills or visit the beautiful villages of Harbottle and Holystone.

Northumberland Beaches

Northumberland Beaches

Northumberland is home to mile upon mile of beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Feel the gorgeously soft, golden sand between your toes; most of it has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Goswick golf Course nr Berwick upon Tweed in Northumberland

Goswick Golf Course

Designed by James Braid, Goswick Golf Course is only 6 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland and is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. This championship course measures 6,803 yards and is playable all year round. It’s a great way to polish up on your golf skills and enjoy a day out.

Alnwick Castle near Haggerston Castle in Northumberland

Alnwick Castle

To many people, their first sight of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly it's history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise it as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter and Elizabeth to Becket and Blackadder.

Lindisfarne near Castlelake, Haggerston Castle

Lindisfarne

Any trip to Northumberland must include a pilgrimage to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the very fountainhead of England's Christian heritage. The striking 16th century Lindisfarne Castle stands dramatically on the prominent rocky outcrop which forms the island, cut-off twice a day by the North Sea in an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. This romantic, enchanting Tudor Fort is packed to the turrets with small rooms full of intimate decoration and design, with views of the walled garden designed by Gertude Jekyll and stunning coastal panoramas.

Bamburgh Castle near Haggerston Castle in Northumberland

Bamburgh

An unspoilt hamlet surrounded by beautiful beaches and overlooked by the imposing castle.