Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 3
The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (25 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. Lindisfarne Priory (35 min)
Expansive Medieval monastery ruins with ornately sculpted stonework, in tidal island setting. Bailiffgate Museum (22 min)
Cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Budle Bay (19 min)
Nature reserve bay, beach, mudflats & former Tudor port known for rich birdlife. Dunstanburgh Castle (35 min)
Ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep, plus sea views and picnic areas. RNLI Grace Darling Museum (22 min) Lindisfarne Castle (39 min)
Crag-top castle with expansive views, Arts & Crafts interiors, family trails and seal-watching. Bamburgh Castle (24 min)
One-time seat of the Kings of Northumbria, with audio-tours of the state rooms and live excavations. Alnwick Castle (22 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. Embleton Bay (35 min)
Sweeping golden sandy North Sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. The Alnwick Garden (25 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Cheviot Hills (40 min)
Prominent mountain range offering hiking trails amid valleys & hills with panoramic landscape views. The Cheviot (34 min)
Highest point in Northumberland National Park with panoramic views & a millstone-slabbed pathway. Holy Island (31 min)
This tidal island features the ruins of a medieval priory, a 16th-century castle & a nature reserve. Chillingham Castle (3 min)
Said to be haunted, this castle features large grounds containing rare breeds & preserved interiors. | 
