Newcastle International Airport 36 min
Edlingham Castle (12 min)
14th-century, riverside ruins, principally the tower, of a fortified manor house. Druridge Bay (25 min)
Backed by grasslands & dunes, this picturesque bay features a sandy beach, tidal pools & wildlife. Cragside (14 min)
Inventor, Lord Armstrong's rural mansion with gadget displays and a play area in huge gardens. Bailiffgate Museum (19 min)
Cozy museum in an 1836 church exploring local history & culture via hands-on exhibits & activities. Brinkburn Priory and Manor House (10 min)
Augustinian monastic site with a manor house and an elegant restored church that hosts concerts. Druridge Bay Country Park (25 min)
Expanse of dune-backed beaches & leafy woodlands, with trails by a freshwater lake & picnic spots. Howick Hall (25 min) Warkworth Castle (23 min)
Hilltop medieval castle ruins with cross-shaped keep, gatehouse and towers. Audio tour available. Hulne Park (19 min)
Park, garden, and history The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden (17 min)
Small garden containing plots of poisonous species like deadly nightshade, with guided tours. Felmoor Park (12 min) The Alnwick Garden (17 min)
Expansive network of formal gardens with a cascading central fountain and huge treehouse restaurant. Northumberland Country Zoo (14 min)
Zoo, llama, and safari park Coquet Island (26 min)
Rocky, offshore island with a 19th-century lighthouse & a huge population of rare roseate terns. Alnwick Castle (19 min)
One of UK's largest inhabited castles, with events inspired by Harry Potter film connection. | 
