Glamping in Northumberland

Treat yourself to a break in the North East and experience the thrill of sleeping in the heart of nature in a glamorous way! Glamping in Northumberland is ideal for nature lovers who wish to roam a beautiful coastline, explore historic spots including Alnwick Castle or simply dip into charming seaside towns like Berwick-upon-Tweed, Creswell, Seahouses, or the lovely Rothbury, Kielder Forest Park, and Chatton among others. Enjoy nature in style in Northumberland

Incredible outdoors, sea views, and nature at its best. Whether you decide to enjoy a family break, a romantic getaway or a friends gathering, you can enjoy many glamping options with all the amenities you need. Look for the child-friendly ones if you travel with kids, get a cosy little glamping accommodation for two with excellent views and gather around in the spacious lounge with capacity for 12 people. Have a stay with luxuries, cosy furnishings, equipped kitchens, lovely outdoor areas and a pretty home away from home. Don’t wait any longer!

In Northumberland you are in for some incredible experiences and unforgettable discoveries and adventures. From incredible walks and hikes to a dip in the sea, coastal kayaking, water sports in general, and walks along the beach. Do you prefer the forest zip lining to keep the adrenaline pumping? What about some ballooning, quad biking or an incredible flying experience gliding along the sky? If you want to keep your feet on the ground, but still have a thrill, try some rock climbing in Northumberland National Park. Build up some team bonds with outdoor activities to enjoy all together, such as paintball. Look for strategies and team work and beat the opponents!

Swing your clubs in Northumberland’s golf courses nestled among dramatic sea views, breathtaking landscapes and castles as your backdrop. This is the case of Bamburgh Castle Golf Club or Alnmouth Golf Club. If you choose to tee off in the countryside and get surrounded by beautiful nature during your game, try Allendale Golf Club. Play your way around or have a fun day at the crazy mini golf courses. Make the most of true links challenges, nine and eighteen hole courses and incredible championship courses where the British Masters has historically taken place like Slaley Hall, Linden Hall, N1 Golf, and Burgham Park. There is a course to suit every level of golfer. Are you ready? It’s tee time!

Get hooked by small streams, clean rivers and pristine coasts in Northumberland. Enjoy fantastic games, river and coarse fishing spots. If you love fishing, you can now plan a memorable fishing trip here, so start packing up your road and fishing gear for a destination with a wealth of fishing opportunities. What’s the catch of the day going to be? Salmon, trout or brown trout can be caught in Coquet, Aln, Wansbeck and Till. For coarse fishing the relaxed conditions of the Tyne are ideal for perch, roach, gudgeon and pike whereas the reservoirs of Kielder and Derwent are good for bait, spin of fly fish. Are you new to fishing? The best conditions for novice fishing enthusiasts are in Sweethope Loughs, Langley Dam, Chatton, Thrunton Long Crag and Caistron. There are piers in Craster, Seahouses, Blyth and Amble and also charter boats to enjoy a fishing day out in the sea.

Veer off-road and enjoy thrilling mountain bike paths and routes covering a diverse space of landscapes and incredible countryside. Treat yourself and your bike tyres to a great tour of Northumberland outdoors. Are you a free wheeler? Exploring the depths of Kielder’s network of off-road trails and Forest Park is going to be music to your ears! Cycle along the Sandstone Way, the Lonesome Pine, the Bloody Bush trail or the Deadwater trail. Explore the outstanding beauty of Northumberland National Park where you can enjoy a bunch of year-round mountain biking experiences. Gear up and explore the beauty of Northumberland on scenic rides like no others.

There is something about castles that always captivates travellers. Northumberland is home to incredible fortresses, ghostly grounds and incredible ruins of ancient castles. Castles and fortresses are part of a country’s legacy, telling the story of a turbulent past. These castles can be seen along the coastline, perched on rugged cliffs or just nestled in the centre of medieval market towns including Berwick-upon-Tweed. A castle worth visiting is the impressive Alnwick, featured in Downton Abbey, Robin Hood or as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films. Sitting on the popular Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Lindisfarne Castle is one of the most iconic castles. Overlooking the coastline and the beach, Bamburgh castle is the largest inhabited castle in the country. The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle are worth a visit too. Belsay Castle sits in the grounds of the Belsay Hall Estate with stunning gardens to enjoy, a café and a shop. Northumberland is hands down a castle country...

Northumberland guarantees you activities to suit both adults and children. Explore historical sites and castles, go stargazing at one of the largest Dark Sky Parks nestled in Kielder Water and Forest Park or go to the beach and enjoy some family fun. Have a picnic surrounded by nature, splash along the coastline and build sandcastles, discover hidden bays and indulge in delicious seafood in Bamburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Craster, Warkworth and Low Newton. Enjoy archaeological excavations? Get hands-on at Vindolanda, explore Hadrian’s Wall or just roam around Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, Whitehouse Farm or Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. Make your own memories in Northumberland.

Enjoy the best recipes created by celebrity chefs, go to agricultural shows or food and drinks festivals with fresh produce and specialities to indulge in. Markets are a great way to have a food experience. What about a traditional pub lunch next to a roaring log burner? How does a romantic dinner in a castle or one al fresco experience beneath the stars sound? Add a pinch of salt, a dash of sea flavours, a sprig of countryside aromas washed down with locally brewed tipples. A mouthwatering experience to welcome you to Northumberland.

Northumberland has always been a place of inspiration for varied artists, film directors and well-known writers including Shakespeare. Go to a gallery and enjoy the exhibitions, follow adventure trails, go and visit a castle. JMW Turner always tipped his hat to the North to thank the Northumberland skies for making him famous. Towns have been immortalised in LS Lowry paintings, allured Broadway producers like Lee Hall and been the backdrop of numerous films including Harry Potter or The Railway Man. William Shakespeare found inspiration for his works, using Warkworth Castle as a reference in Henry IV Part I. Culture in every corner at the tip of your fingers. Ready to discover it?

Outdoor adventures aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, so Northumberland has the perfect and tranquil alternative. Visit a spa set in idyllic locations and enjoy a sauna, a relaxing massage, get in the jacuzzi or have a mud bath. Get your nails done, get a moisturising facial or a body treatment. It is time to treat your body as a temple, so just relax and lay back, letting your mind unwind. Treat a friend to enjoy the experience together and enjoy your spa day!