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Attractions in Northumberland
Attractions in Northumberland can be seen throughout Northumberland with tourist attractions found in both rural and urban areas.
Northumberland has had a particularly turbulent history and the border disputes between Scotland and England over the centuries have resulted in a vast number of castles dotting the landscape today. Many of these castles can be visited today including Alnwick and Bamburgh castles where one can visualise these former turbulent times.
Newcastle Upon Tyne has a number of attractions not least the architecture seen within the centre, designed and inspired by Richard Granger. Newcastle Upn Tyne is the home of various galleries some of which include the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the largest of its kind outside of London, the Hatton Gallery and the Laing Art Gallery.
Newcastle Upon Tyne's history stretches back to the Roman period when the first bridge crossing the River Tyne was built. The bridge was originally guarded by a fort, which was a part of Hadrians Wall and where today stands the Castle Keep, a prime example of Norman architecture.
Rural attractions in Northumberland are wide reaching and range from visiting National Trust and English Heritage properties through to learning about beekeeping and seeing how beeswax products are made.
Northumberland offers tourists a wide number of attractions as well as an opportunity to see its immense landscapes. The scenery is rugged and diverse and varies considerably from the National Park 'uplands' and the Cheviots to the coastal area
Attractions in Northumberland
Northumberland has had a particularly turbulent history and the border disputes between Scotland and England over the centuries have resulted in a vast number of castles dotting the landscape today. Many of these castles can be visited today including Alnwick and Bamburgh castles where one can visualise these former turbulent times.
Newcastle Upon Tyne has a number of attractions not least the architecture seen within the centre, designed and inspired by Richard Granger. Newcastle Upn Tyne is the home of various galleries some of which include the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the largest of its kind outside of London, the Hatton Gallery and the Laing Art Gallery.
Newcastle Upon Tyne's history stretches back to the Roman period when the first bridge crossing the River Tyne was built. The bridge was originally guarded by a fort, which was a part of Hadrians Wall and where today stands the Castle Keep, a prime example of Norman architecture.
Rural attractions in Northumberland are wide reaching and range from visiting National Trust and English Heritage properties through to learning about beekeeping and seeing how beeswax products are made.
Northumberland offers tourists a wide number of attractions as well as an opportunity to see its immense landscapes. The scenery is rugged and diverse and varies considerably from the National Park 'uplands' and the Cheviots to the coastal area
Attractions in Northumberland