Newcastle International Airport 50 min
Alnwick Castle (12 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum (10 min)
Ancestral home of the Earls Grey, with spring daffodils, specimen trees, rare plants & a tearoom. Northumberland Coast AONB (22 min)
Picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports & birdwatching opportunities. Bailiffgate Museum (12 min)
Cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Alnmouth Beach (11 min) Warkworth Castle (15 min)
Hilltop medieval castle ruins with cross-shaped keep, gatehouse and towers. Audio tour available. Druridge Bay (25 min)
Backed by grasslands & dunes, this picturesque bay features a sandy beach, tidal pools & wildlife. Coquet Island (24 min)
Rocky, offshore island with a 19th-century lighthouse & a huge population of rare roseate terns. Druridge Bay Country Park (27 min)
Expanse of dune-backed beaches & leafy woodlands, with trails by a freshwater lake & picnic spots. Howick Hall (10 min) Hulne Park (13 min)
Park, garden, and history Dunstanburgh Castle (16 min)
Ruined castle dating from the 14th century with twin-towered keep, plus sea views and picnic areas. The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (11 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. The Alnwick Garden (11 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Embleton Bay (19 min)
Sweeping golden sandy North Sea bay backed by grassy dunes with views of 14th-century fort ruins. | 
