Whether you’re travelling alone or with the whole family there are plenty of attractions and things to do during your stay in the unspoilt countryside of Northumberland. As an area that is widely considered unspoilt by development you will find the county to be particularly enjoyable if you like to get out and about. If you enjoy peace and quiet then you will also appreciate what is the least populous of all the counties in England.
History plays a very important part in Northumberland’s heritage and this is still in evidence throughout the county to this day. You can visit Hadrian’s Wall which is one of the last standing monuments to the Roman Empire’s incredible achievements. The fact that it is still going strong more than 2,000 years later is testament to the ingenuity and construction skills of the Roman Empire and you can view and witness all of its splendour.
Historical links certainly don’t stop with Hadrian’s Wall though. The keen explorer will find cup and ring stone carvings that date back to ancient times while it is widely accepted that early Christianity was first nurtured on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne just off the coast. If you do enjoy history and educational trips then you should also take in some of the vast range of museums and exhibitions that take place in Northumberland throughout the year.
The natural beauty of the area lends itself perfectly to the addition of some of the country’s finest stately homes and grand gardens. If you like walking around formal gardens and taking in the immense planting and the years of work that have often gone into creating lavish landscapes then these are the ideal visit for you and your family. What’s more, the Northumberland countryside is also an ideal choice for those visitors that enjoy getting back to nature. You don’t have to go camping but you can still enjoy activities like horse riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
Rather than risking a camping excursion in any weather you can stay in one of many high quality holiday cottages in Northumberland. These are designed to give you the freedom to roam the county while enjoying everything that stunning Northumberland has to offer.
Visit CottagesInNorthumberland.co.uk for an extensive list of Northumberland cottages and to start your search for your next ideal holiday destination.
