Things to do in Northumberland
The Old School Gallery — Alnmouth
The gallery has a constant an ever changing range of new work from local leading artists, it really is a must visit! Box Pizza is situated in the yard where you’ll find lots of seating in this sun trap spot. Inside you'll find tasty homemade cakes and freshly roasted coffee.
KA Adventure Sports
Established in 2009 KA have built a fantastic reputation as one of the top adventure sports providers in Northumberland - a handful of their activities include: coasteering, paddle boarding, surfing, kite surfing, foiling and much more. Whether you are a total newbie or skilled in the water, the KA team offer lessons in any of the above. They will ensure safe yet fun learning environment at all levels.
Surf boards and Paddle boards are also available to hire daily!
Rigg & Furrow — Acklington
Rigg & Furrow is an authentic farmhouse brewery. Giving a new lease of life to our old milking parlour we create new takes on Farmhouse beers - beers originally brewed for thirsty farm workers. Brewing by hand, our independent, family run brewery creates exciting, innovative, fermentation focused beers. The team offer a tour of the brewery where you can see the beer being produced. *You need to book in advance*
The Old Dairy — Antique Shop, Cafe, Champagne Bar
An absolute treasure trove filled to the brim with antiques. You can spend hours here trawling through their quirky items. Perfect for a rainy day!
They have a lovely coffee shop and champagne bar - and on a clear day you can sit out on their high benches which over look the Cheviots. You can buy bottles of English Sparkling which we would definitely recommend. They are individually labelled in homage to an individual that the producer is inspired by.
Award winning ‘Lady Waterford’ preserves can be purchased here. Lynne is the chief jam maker, and is one of the best in the world - thanks to the Worlds Original Marmalade Awards which are held annually in Cumbria. Double gold award winning!
Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre — Belford
Fancy exploring Northumberland on horseback? Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre has you covered. Offering lessons and hacks for riders who can walk and trot independently, to advanced riders.
Once you have had an assessment lesson, why not try a hack out around the farm through the wood or to St.Cuthberts cave, which includes several breath taking views of the Cheviots and holy Island.
St.Cuthberts Cave Ride is approx. 2 hours 15 mins, where you will see the dramatic sandstone Cave and spectacular views to the Cheviot Hills (suitable for novice riders upwards, must be able to Canter).
Woodland Ride (1 hour) with beautiful views of Holy Island, Bamburgh and the coastline. This is suitable for beginner riders upwards.
Hacks are for a maximum of five people per group, so that you learn to ride in open spaces, ride up and down hills. You don’t need your own equipment - there are toe cages on the stirrups for safety so riding boots aren’t essential, and you can hire our their riding hats thanks to their UVL machine used to clean all of the equipment.
Farne Island Boat Tour
There are plenty of boat trips that can show you around the famous Farne Islands. You can book your ticket from the kiosks on Seahouses Harbour. The trips from Seahouses take about an hour and a half and you are guaranteed to spot lots of wildlife and sea life along the way.
There are also sunset cruises which are incredible - but remember to wrap up warm as it gets chilly on the north sea when the sun starts to set!
P.s there are also some fishing boat tours you can book and explore what mackerel fishing off the North Sea coast is really like! Chat to the guys on Seahouses Harbour for more info. They usually take around 3hours.
Ford & Etal, Heatherslaw Mill — Saw mill, train
Heatherslaw Mill is a water mill situated on the Ford and Etal Estate, 7 miles north of the town of Wooler in the English county of Northumberland. Heatherslaw Corn Mill is the only place in Northumberland where you can experience the sight, sound and smell of a traditional mill and is a member of the Traditional Cornmillers Guild.
It is a restored 19th century water driven cornmill. Explore this historic building and watch the milling process from beginning to end. On your visit, you can also join the list of centuries of millers and grind your own flour, made from wheat grown in the local surrounding fields.
Heatherslaw Light Railway - it is the most northerly steam railway in England.
Travel on the 15” gauge railway pulled by the steam locomotives “Bunty” and “Lady Augusta” or the diesel engine “Binky” between Heatherslaw and Etal Castle, a return journey of 6.4km.
East Links Family Park — Dunbar
East Links Family Park is a 20 acre small farm, which provides a fun and safe environment for families to enjoy a day out. There really is everything you could need for a fun filled day out!
Train safari, a fortress, crazy golf, water wars, trampolines - and much more. Take a tour round their farm on a pedalling go kart to meet llamas, cows, sheep, goats and even wallabies!