North Northumberland Online: Bamburgh, Alnwick, Holy Island, Belford village, Seahouses, Berwick upon Tweed

North Northumberland Online covers the beautiful area from Alnwick to Berwick upon Tweed in England's most northern county. Steeped in history, this quiet and peaceful region offers great scenery, magnificent castles and a warm welcome to visitors...

Take a trip to the Farne Islands

The 'Glad Tidings' boat arrives back in Seahouses harbour

Spring is the best time to visit. Boat trips leave from Seahouses harbour.

Puffins. Photo by T.Muller - Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 licence

The Farne Islands lie about two miles off the north-east coast and are one of most famous sea bird sanctuaries in the British Isles.

An incredible 182 different species of bird were recorded there in 1999. Guillemots, Eider Ducks and Puffins (55,674 pairs in 2007) are just three that you may see. There is a large colony of Grey Seals too.

Bamburgh castle and village with the sea and Farne Islands in the background

Sounds of the countryside

Spring is just a distant memory for the moment but will be along again before we know it. Until then, you can enjoy the unique sounds of Spring in North Northumberland in these three exclusive stereo audio recordings.

Each lasts 60-90 seconds. They were recorded near Belford on Wednesday 6 May 2009 between the hours of 6am and 8am. The photographs were taken at each location at the same time.

First is the sound of the Belford Burn, second a point on the public footpath north-west of the village (listen out for the owl!). Finally a small oak wood on Juniper Hill further along that path. If you would like to do this walk, see footpath number one.

Explore the area

Visit castles and harbours on our beautiful coastline. Or perhaps you'd prefer to head inland where you can explore a picturesque village or market town?

Click here to see our interactive map.
Bluebells in an oak wood at Juniper Hill near Belford

Games to Play

Games to play: Dots, Concentration, Crab Race and Guess the Country.

Getting here

Find out how to get to North Northumberland by car, bus or train. Details on our travel page.

Singin' Hinnies

How to make 'Singin' Hinnies' — a traditional Northumbrian delicacy. Plus other recipes.

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