Walking and outdoors

Allen Banks, Northumberland, is one of the top 10 places for autumn in the UK

Northumberland beauty spot in UK's best 10 for autumn colours

Section 4: Sedbergh to Bowness

Section 4: Sedbergh to Bowness

Six sections of new long-distance walking route

St Cuthbert's Way, Northumberland, was revealed as one of the best travel experiences in the world

St Cuthbert's Way, Northumberland, was revealed as one of the best travel experiences in the world

62-mile Northumberland coastal route in best travel experiences for 2027

BBC will air a programme exploring Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland

BBC will air a programme exploring Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland

Popular BBC show to live broadcast stories of Northumberland coast

A look at last years Great North Run

A look at last years Great North Run

Great North Run

Great North Run weather update as Met Office promises boost for runners

A North East content creator will visit Bellingham and Otterburn this weekend

A North East content creator will visit Bellingham and Otterburn this weekend

Northumberland villages destined for social media spotlight this weekend

Festival of Walking at Hartington Hall YHA

Festival of Walking at Hartington Hall YHA

Northumberland festival which has 'grown rapidly' returns next month

Warkworth Beach is one of the UK’s best dog-friendly beaches for 2026

Warkworth Beach is one of the UK’s best dog-friendly beaches for 2026

Beach on Northumberland coast revealed as UK's most dog-friendly

Easington beach is usually a quiet spot to relax on.

Easington beach is usually a quiet spot to relax on.

'Unspoilt' beach under 30 minutes away from Durham for perfect family day out

The guided walk will explore Hexham's dark skies

The guided walk will explore Hexham's dark skies

Guided twilight walk exploring dark skies coming to Hexham this September

Angela Tate says she cannot access South Park due to the new entrance installed by The Woodland Trust

Angela Tate says she cannot access South Park due to the new entrance installed by The Woodland Trust

Disabled rider says beauty spot is 'inaccessible' after Woodland Trust changes

More than 80 artworks will feature in the trail

More than 80 artworks will feature in the trail

Art trail set to take over landscape of Hadrian's Wall

Alnmouth is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Alnmouth is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Northumberland coastal town revealed in 'best to visit' UK list

The best National Trust sites in Northumberland have been revealed, according to Tripadvisor reviews

The best National Trust sites in Northumberland have been revealed, according to Tripadvisor reviews

The best National Trust sites in Northumberland, according to Tripadvisor

The National Trust site of Cherryburn will hold summer events this month and next

The National Trust site of Cherryburn will hold summer events this month and next

Cultural attractions

'Excellent' National Trust site in Northumberland to open for summer events

Hexham Summer Bingo offers 25 activity squares for families to complete together

Hexham Summer Bingo offers 25 activity squares for families to complete together

Free bingo trail in Hexham offers families a fun way to explore town

A twilight walk will take place in Hexham next month

A twilight walk will take place in Hexham next month

Hexham twilight walk to explore light pollution impact

Kielder also has places you can stay to extend your time in the area.

Kielder also has places you can stay to extend your time in the area.

Family Days Out

The Northumberland beauty spot with wildlife, zip lines and dark skies

The beach never gets too busy even in the summer.

The beach never gets too busy even in the summer.

'Secluded and beautiful' Northumberland beach that rarely gets crowded

Dog walking stock image

Dog walking stock image

New map highlights North East walking routes perfect for dogs and owners

Hexham Heritage Tours will take place on multiple dates this summer

Hexham Heritage Tours will take place on multiple dates this summer

Free guided heritage walks launch in Hexham this weekend

Hexham's guided walking tours return for the summer

Hexham's guided walking tours return for the summer

Free guided walking tours return to Northumberland town this summer

Ollie Whelan has been a volunteer at RNLI Seahouses for more than three years

Ollie Whelan has been a volunteer at RNLI Seahouses for more than three years

Holy Island causeway rescues fall as tide warnings hit home

Northumberland National Park Authority CEO David Renwick

Northumberland National Park Authority CEO David Renwick

Visitors to the Northumberland National Park help support thousands of local jobs

The Nick, Kielder Forest Drive

The Nick, Kielder Forest Drive

Discover magical summer holiday adventures in North East forests

Belsay Hall will hold summer events from July until September

Belsay Hall will hold summer events from July until September

Cultural attractions

Grade I-listed Northumberland mansion to hold summer events

NEYYSA North Region Youth & Junior Championships at Derwent Reservoir

NEYYSA North Region Youth & Junior Championships at Derwent Reservoir

158 young sailors descend on Derwent Reservoir for regional championships

The huge sandy beach is

The huge sandy beach is

‘Absolutely perfect’ Northumberland beach named one of UK’s hidden gems

The Boe Rigg campsite has introduced a new adults-only policy for all accommodation

The Boe Rigg campsite has introduced a new adults-only policy for all accommodation

'Cracking' Northumberland campsite introduces new adults-only policy

Go Ape Matfen is offering adult-only sessions this summer

Go Ape Matfen is offering adult-only sessions this summer

Go Ape in Northumberland to offer adult-only sessions for first time

The walk takes you along the Northumberland coastline.

The walk takes you along the Northumberland coastline.

Lifestyle Features

Famous Northumberland path shortlisted for UK’s top walking spot

The opening of The Douglas at Matfen Hall and the Himalayas form the first stage of a full overhaul of the estate’s golf facilities

The opening of The Douglas at Matfen Hall and the Himalayas form the first stage of a full overhaul of the estate’s golf facilities

Clubs and societies

Northumberland country hotel's new championship golf course opens

The Derwent Waterside Park is a good place to take the family on a hot summer's day.

The Derwent Waterside Park is a good place to take the family on a hot summer's day.

Family Days Out

‘First class’ waterside park near Hexham offers cool family day out in heatwave

Warkworth was named the UK’s best ‘hidden gem’ beach

Warkworth was named the UK’s best ‘hidden gem’ beach

'Unspoilt' Northumberland dunes named best 'hidden gem' beach in UK

Hexham House, a stop on the heritage tour

Hexham House, a stop on the heritage tour

Cultural attractions

Free guided heritage walks take visitors through 800 years of Hexham history

Best 'unusual' beach in England revealed in Northumberland by new ranking

The event, which will start and finish in Stamfordham, is being run in support of Newcastle Women's Aid

The event, which will start and finish in Stamfordham, is being run in support of Newcastle Women's Aid

Women's-only cycling event in Northumberland sold out months ahead of schedule

Alnwick Castle will host the outdoor cinema experience this summer

Alnwick Castle will host the outdoor cinema experience this summer

Grade I-listed Northumberland castle hosts outdoor cinema tour this summer

Kielder's Deadwater mountain bike trail

Kielder's Deadwater mountain bike trail

Kielder Mountain Bike Trail Centre nominated for national award

Sheltering from a shower on the way to Bamburgh, L-R Catherine Myers, Heather Sewell, Sandy Hatton and Karen Melvin

Sheltering from a shower on the way to Bamburgh, L-R Catherine Myers, Heather Sewell, Sandy Hatton and Karen Melvin

Slaley WI members raise thousands on 22-mile coastal walk

Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club Open Day goes down a hit

Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club Open Day goes down a hit

Accessible boat launched at Derwent Reservoir Open Day

Spilt Milk Band performing during the Hexhamshire Garden Trail event in 2024

Spilt Milk Band performing during the Hexhamshire Garden Trail event in 2024

'Acclaimed' unique Northumberland gardens open to public this month

'One of Northumberland's best' National Trust houses will host music events in June

'One of Northumberland's best' National Trust houses will host music events in June

'One of Northumberland's best' National Trust houses begins summer music events

(From left) Scott Dowden, Will Pearson, Michael Robson, James Armstrong, and Shaun Ridley at Scafell Pike summit, Cumbria

(From left) Scott Dowden, Will Pearson, Michael Robson, James Armstrong, and Shaun Ridley at Scafell Pike summit, Cumbria

EGGER Hexham staff complete Three Peaks challenge for cancer charity

Sewingshields Shed is based on a working farm

Sewingshields Shed is based on a working farm

Self-serve kiosk opens on farm for Hadrian's Wall walkers in Northumberland

Hexham was named one of the UK's best 10 market towns

Hexham was named one of the UK's best 10 market towns

Cultural attractions

Northumberland town named in UK's best 10 market towns

A new car park has opened on Lindisfarne in Northumberland

A new car park has opened on Lindisfarne in Northumberland

New car park opens on 'otherwordly' Northumberland island before summer

Gayle and her partner Lee took on the West Highland Way in support of Tynedale Hospice at Home

Gayle and her partner Lee took on the West Highland Way in support of Tynedale Hospice at Home

West Highland Way

Nurse battles blisters and elements to conquer West Highland Way for hospice

Bide-a-Wee Cottage Garden is one of the best gardens in the North East

Bide-a-Wee Cottage Garden is one of the best gardens in the North East

'Enchanting' hidden gem in Northumberland one of region's best gardens

Eshott Hall will reopen in June for the summer

Eshott Hall will reopen in June for the summer

'Transformed' Northumberland country house reopens for summer next month

A red-headed cardinal beetle at Wydon Water, Hexham

A red-headed cardinal beetle at Wydon Water, Hexham

Stunning new snap from the Hexham Courant Camera Club

The National Trust site will reopen next week

The National Trust site will reopen next week

Cultural attractions

'Excellent' National Trust site in Northumberland open for summer next week

Northumberland tops the league table of coastal counties with 92 per cent of its beaches rated ‘excellent’ for water quality, including Newbiggin, Beadnell and Bamburgh Castle

Northumberland tops the league table of coastal counties with 92 per cent of its beaches rated ‘excellent’ for water quality, including Newbiggin, Beadnell and Bamburgh Castle

Northumberland crowned cleanest county for sea swimming in England

New data revealed the UK’s best hidden wild swimming spot

New data revealed the UK’s best hidden wild swimming spot

Best 'hidden gem' wild swimming spot in UK revealed in Northumberland