Darlington Library   
Located at the heart of Darlington, the central library has for many years been one of the focal points for cultural and social exchange in the city. The massive collection...

Dunstanburgh Castle   
The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle lie on the coast of Northumberland between the fishing village of Craster and Embleton, a dramatic ruin on the skyline. The castle was begun in the...

Edlingham Castle   
Situated next to the banks of the river in this charming and inspiring area of Northumbrian countryside, these ruins show a site where a once magnificent country house estate and castle...

Etal Castle   
Robert Manners began the original structure at Etal Castle in the mid 14th Century, as a defence against the regular raids and attacks that the Scots were launching from the north....

Farne Islands   
One of the most exciting wildlife experiences in the world is only a boat ride away. During the breeding season (May to July) these guano-splashed islands are home to over 200,000...

Farne Islands Boat Trips   
Close to the harbour at Seahouses, you can buy tickets for boats trips to the Farne Islands. These trips are particular popular with birdwatchers, but it’s not only bird life...

Fishermen’s Squares   
Close to Seahouses harbour, you will find a number of examples of the traditional Fishermen’s Squares dating back to the early 19th Century. They consist of fishermen’s cottages grouped around three...

Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland   
This area of the country has a long and illustrious tradition of producing some of the most disciplined and productive elements of the army, this regiment among them. The museum...

Grace Darling Memorial   
The Grace Darling Memorial is an ornate memorial to one of Bamburgh’s most famous residents, and is situated within St. Aidan’s churchyard. Grace is a local heorine to Bamburgh and the...

Grace Darling Memorial Window   
Within St. Aidan’s Church in Bamburgh is a window depicting the heroics of Grace Darling who, together with her father, helped rescue the lives of 9 men with a single act...