Warkworth Castle and hermitage is a must-see next time you can. The village below the castle is exquisite and has a river running all the way around it, like a fairytale village.
I grew up in northumberland and moved to Canada 30 yrs ago. 3 yr ago I took my kids home and literally hit every spot on your list. Great job capturing the essence of the county.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed! We only visited for 1 week so I'm sure there were many things I missed out. I definitely need to get back up to Northumberland to see more!
The garden at Belsay Hall is unique and beautiful - it’s well worth a visit. Consider joining English Heritage if you plan to visit several sites like Belsay, Warkworth Castle, sites along Hadrian’s wall, etc. We spent 10 days in Northumberland on our last holiday and I would go back in a minute.
Great suggestion, we've never heard of Belsay Hall, will be sure to visit when we're next back in Northumberland. We've been English Heritage members for a couple of years now, it's very useful to us because we can't get enough of castles! Thank you for watching!
You should have gone further north to Berwick-upon-Tweed. The most northern town in England, changed hands with the Scottish 13 and a full of History including the Elizabeth Walls
Just moved to Northumberland and been to a lot of these places already though still a couple I have yet to do. One place that wasn’t on here that I love is Warkworth castle and Hermitage. The castle itself is cool but what I find really special is the hermitage. You take a little row boat across the river and it’s a small monastery carved out in the inside of the rock. It’s a really cool secluded place and it’s amazing how it’s all carved out inside the cliff.
The Hermitage has a very spiritual feeling to me . The castle has quite a dark history though , but Warkworth is beautiful place . It's been many long years since I was there . I wonder if the main street is still lit with little twinkling fairy lights at Christmas , because it used to look so magical , especially if it was a frosty night . I want to go back there once more , but unfortunately i'm not in the best of health . I have many happy memories though. 🤍
Brilliant summary of the top places. I’m visiting in May and they were already on my list. I will let you know if there’s any must do visits afterwards. Thank you for the video, it was very helpful, and your presentation was just right. Cheers Alex.
Angel of the north , locally known as the angel of death . . Known because of the number of accidents caused by rubbernecking by motorists after it was constructed . . Causing many casualties and obviously , deaths .
If you go again, you should head to the North Pennines. Specifically Allenheads and Allendale area. Really rugged, lots of fascinating minding history from the start of the Industrial Revolution and the people are really friendly and there are lots of good pubs. It’s also a good area for live folk music. I’m from Northumberland and would recommend this part as it’s off the beaten track and has a wonderful and unique spirit.
Thank you for the suggestion, I've just been looking at that area and it looks amazing! I already couldn't wait to explore Northumberland again so I'll certainly add your suggestion to my list! And there's nothing better than a great live music scene!
Indeed, Cragside was gorgeous! and I wish I could have spent more time exploring Alnwick and Barter Books as there was so much to see, but we had a castle booking to get to to sadly had to rush through a bit
Angel of the North is in Gateshead District. Gateshead has never been in Northumberland. Prior to the creation of Tyne and Wear, it was in County Durham. Nice video though.
Cheaper parking for Hadrian's wall (Peel crag/Crag lough - Steel rigg) can be found at the pub on the main road 150 yards past the visitor center at the cross road turning for steel rigg car park. It's £5 per day and they refund you parking cost if you go in for a pint after your walk. They do good food too.
I got bus from Glasgow on a £20 day return went to Bamburgh castle and up to holy island great day out best £20 spent on a day trip will be heading back down in the autumn
Hi Alex, glad you both enjoyed our beautiful Northumberland. The next time you’re up, come and stay with us at Clennell Hall! The place is steeped in history and a perfect base for your adventures.
I may just take you up on that in the future! I feel like there were many things we missed as we only stayed for a week, so we're already planning to come back next summer!
You need to go to see the Medieval Chillngham Castle about 70% of the items in the castle are original the real deal. I have a castle near me Langley castle and in my town we have a Abbey and has the very first jail in the U.K. with the old moot hall where they used to sentence the prisoners and witches.
Cool video i live in Alnwick (but Morpeth is the county town) i find it is an amazing place for bike-rides if you come back climb the cheviot hills it is very fun
I wish I'd have spent more time in Alnwick as it looked amazing! We only stopped there for a couple of hours so couldn't see much there. I'll need visit again when I'm back in Northumberland
Too much focus on the coast. Inland there is just as much to see. Kielder Water, the Cheviot hills and loads more. More castles, more country houses. Another video needed
Newcastle is in Northumberland. You need to take another trip and visit Warkworth. Hexham Abbey Hexham and Morpeth. The Angel of the North is in Co. Durham.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne is in Tyne and Wear as is the Angel Of The North. Newcastle was in Northumberland till 1974 when Tyne and Wear was created. The Angel has never been in Northumberland, it was in County Durham till 1974 and is now in Tyne and Wear.
i went to monk place in lindisfarm and its cool because once he tide comes in, the road is fully submerged in water its actual awesome and theres a story about somone * i forgot* but he chucked his beads into the ocean and you cfan even find some of his beads on the beach,
In fairness, he made a point of saying Newcastle and Angel weren’t in Northumberland. I’m from Northumberland and count those places as home- they’re close enough and definitely part of the North East as a whole.
England has 3 different types of counties, and they all exist simultaneously, meaning Newcastle is in both Northumberland, and Tyne & Wear at the same time.
Tyne and Wear thankfully does not exist as a county anymore it is only recognised as a postcode area for the post office plus I never have put it down as my county address I’ve always put Northumberland, I’m an immensely proud Northumbrian
Hello there. I like Northumberland and the people are very welcoming. But has soon as you mentioned Harry potter l don't want to know. I hate that far fetched crap.
What a load of rubbish!! Learn to pronounce the names of places if you are going to put yourself out as a "guide" to them. For starters learn to say Bamburgh, or any word ending in burgh. I hope you never do a video about any more of the numerous places elsewhere that end in burgh. Newcastle upon Tyne actually is in the geographical county of Northumberland. Local government administration has nothing to do with geographical location, and to claim the monstrosity of the Angel of the North is in Northumberland is an insult to those in the county of Durham who have to put up with it.
I was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. It will always be Northumberland for me. Great video btw, you just have to work on your pronounciation of Bamburgh.
Indeed, I'm hoping to head back to Northumberland soon to remake/improve/update this video, as it was one of the first that I made. I can't wait to see what more Northumberland has to offer!
I totally agree I was born in Newcastle and have always stated that I’m from Northumberland, we are one people and a made up county Tyne and Wear in 1974 will never Change that. I’m a very proud Northumbrian.
