Northumberland National Park

Covering more than 1030 square kilometres of breathtaking views, crystal clear streams, dark skies for stargazing and rich wildlife havens, Northumberland National Park is probably the most tranquil escape in England.

Free for everyone to enjoy, it stretches north from Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site through the picturesque valleys of the North Tyne, Rede, Coquet and Breamish rivers to the awe-inspiring Cheviot Hills, a dramatic landscape rolling out under wide, open skies.

In summer the upland hay meadows at Falstone and Barrowburn put on a spectacular show of wildflowers and from August the park is bathed in the purple hues and heady scent of heather.

Humans aren’t the only species to delight in the peace and quiet here. Wildlife-watchers have plenty of opportunities to spot red squirrels, rare black grouse and the emblem of Northumberland National Park itself – the curlew, a rich brown moorland bird with an unforgettable haunting cry.

The stunning scenery and open spaces form the backdrop to a thrilling range of activities. You can walk the Cheviots or Simonside Hills, see for miles and feel on top of the world.
Visit Northumberland's many Iron Age hillforts or see at first hand the splendour of Hadrian's Wall. Follow a mountain bike trail, try rock climbing or go horse-riding in the hills.

Find out more at one of the park's award-winning visitor centres at Once Brewed on Hadrian's Wall, Rothbury or Ingram.