Northumberland

2015

Welcome to NORTHUMBERLAND. This land has been filled with many royal castles, sandy beaches, historical houses, colourful rivers and the

charming Farne Islands and the dramatic North Sea.

NORTHUMBERLAND was first found in the 7th century by St Aidan who built his abbey at Lindisfarne. Since then, Northumberland has grown into a

royal heritage and dramatic place for visitors and people to enjoy holidays or trips away.

Since 2002, we have visited Northumberland 12 times. During the years, we have had fun and enjoyment. In 2015, we will go again to this our heritage

and most splendid and spectacular place in Northern England.

Alnmouth Alnmouth is a pretty town in Northumbrland on

the banks of the River Aln. This town has many different features including a market place, town ahll and the glorious banks of the sea and the River Aln.

At the end of the town, the River Aln finally meets the North Sea on glorious banks of sand. Visitors can walk

and see where the Aln and Sea meet.

Berwick Upon Tweed Beriwck Upon Tweed is a sensational town in Northumbrland. This town lies on the beautiful banks of the River Tweed. The town also dominates England

from Scotland.

The River Tweed allows many people to fish in the river but it also has 3 amazing bridges in Berwick. One old bridge dominating 4

arches, a Railway bridge and a modern bridge.

The most famous attraction in Berwick is the Barracks built for Queen Elizabeht I from 1558-1603. She allowed Berwick to have it’’s one barricks

built from the remaining parts of it’s old castle.

Historical Bamburgh Bamburgh is a historical village/town in Northumberland. Bamburgh dates back from the 7th century when St Aidan

built his church. Today, the church is still a house of worship in Bamburgh.

Bamburgh Castle is a spectacular castle overlooking the North Sea, the caslte is open to visitors. It has a museum, shop, café and a historical castle to visit. Grace Darling born in 1804 lived in Bamburgh until her

death in 1840,, her grave & monument can be seen in the churchyard.

Haunted ChillinghamChilingham is one of the most haunted castles in

Northumberland. The castle dates back to the late 13th century when the Scots and English used to live at

Chillingham. The castle today is open to visitors but it also a very creepy and haunted castle especially i it’s

chamber and tower. The castle also has grounds and gardens for people to walk with their friends and dogs. There is also a shop and café for

people to visit.

Dramatic Dunstanburgh Dunstanburgh Castle is a historical ruined castle near Craster in

Northumbrland. Every year since 2009, we have stayed at Dunstan Hill. There is a walk from the village out to the castle.

The castle dates from the 13th century built for Thomas, he looked after the castle until the 13th century when the

Scottish captured Thomas and took him to Ponterfract to be killed. Since then, the castle lies on a hill overlooking the

crashing forces of the North Sea.

Craster is also a lovely village where Kippers are grown and sell and also it has many beautiful shops and cafes for walkers and visitors to

visit.

Farne IslandsThe Farne Islands in Northumberland are on of the beautiful stretches of land and birds. The islands is off Seahouses but you need a boat to get you across to see the puffins

and birds.

During 689, Cuthbert lived on this land until he died on 20th March. There is a church in his

memory of the Farne Islands.

Sacred Lindisfarne Lindisfarne is one of the most sacred islands in Northumberland. Lindisfarne was the base of St

Cuthbert and Aidan during the 7th century. Lindisfarne is occupied by it’s majestic castle and it’s old ruined priory. Toruists

must get off the island before the causeway comes across!.

Warkworth & it’s hermitage

Warkworth lies on a bend in the River Coquet. The town is full with lots of historical features such as the church and it’s bridges on the

Coquet. The castle was first built in 13th century to

occupied the town and the river. Today, the castle is a heritage site full with history and gems. It also

has a hermitage which Is on the Coquet. The castle is maintained by English Heritage.