Northumberland

Unwind in wide, wide spaces and on long, long beaches; explore grand castles and charming market towns, hear echoes of Roman legionaries and the silence of green forests.

Northumberland's peaceful nature belies a turbulent past: there are more castles here than anywhere else in England. Some are still lived in, such as Alnwick, familiar as Harry Potter's Hogwarts School, while others are romantic ruins. Much of the 1900-year-old Hadrian's Wall still stands, and its route is now a World Heritage Site and National Trail.

Walkers and picnickers can enjoy Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the North Pennines and Northumberland Coast, and the rolling Cheviot Hills in the Northumberland National Park. You can also sit in a Skyspace and get lost in a maze, two of the fascinating sculptures around Kielder Water and Forest Park.

To find out more about what Northumberland has to offer, visit: www.visitnorthumberland.com