Top 5 Attractions in Northumberland

Owning holiday homes in Northumberland gives you access to an excellent range of things to see and do. Here's our own holiday shortlist of the top five attractions in the area.

1: Hadrian's Wall. One of the UK's most famous monuments, still winding its way across the divide between England and Scotland, Hadrian's Wall is a must see for every visitor to the area. You can still imagine the Roman soldiers patrolling the Wall at night, their torches flickering in the moonlight... Described by USA Today as "Better than Stonehenge", and one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites (putting it up there with the Great Barrier Reef and Yellowstone), Hadrian's Wall is Northumberland's premier attraction.

2: Owning holiday homes in Northumberland puts you within striking distance of a number of historic sites - including the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne. Made famous by the pilgrims who trekked to it hundreds of years ago, the Isle of Lindisfarne is seen as one of the founding locations of English Christianity. The Lindisfarne Gospels, gorgeously illustrated versions of Mark, Luke and John, were created here. These days, visitors flock to the Isle for its great pubs and freshly caught shellfish as much as the church.

3: If you own holiday homes in Northumberland you get the benefits of seeing the county at every stage of its year. Some of the environmental attractions in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed are reason enough to come back again and again - including the famous Kielder Water and Forest. Kielder Water itself is a huge manmade lake, with ample sailing: the real natural attraction here is the Forest, the largest in England. Exploring its trails on foot or by bike, outdoor loving families can spend weeks just coming back to Kielder.

4: History buffs and kids alike will love a visit to Hexham Old Gaol - the oldest purpose built prison in England. 500 years of crime and punishment have left their mark on Hexham Old Gaol, which now contains state of the art displays and interactive learning stations. Transport yourself back to the violent years of medieval Northumberland and go on your own time travelling adventure inside the thick walls of the prison.

Drop down to dungeon level in a glass lift - and experience the true terror of a Reiver raid in stunning high definition audio visual.

5: Holiday homes in Northumberland give visitors the chance to explore some of the country's finest stately homes. The pick of the bunch has to be the incredible Seaton Delavel, whose monumental facade spreads a gorgeous yellow stone face to meet visitors as they walk up the sweeping drive. One of the greatest examples of 18th century British architecture, Seaton Delavel offers parking facilities, and has both a tea room and a designated picnic area. Seaton Delavel accepts groups though booking in advance, with definite numbers, is essential. Families don't need to book.

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