Northumberland is home to some of the most
stunning countryside and coastline in the UK
as well as grand houses, gardens and castles.
Exploring some of the finest places
Northumberland has to offer with the National
Trust is Time Well Spent.
Photography by Gavin Duthie
CRAGSIDE, ROTHBURY and a wildlife hide where you may spot a red breeding season (May to July) the islands are
The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong,
squirrel or two. The beautiful Walled Garden is home to over 200,000 nesting seabirds. See
stunning throughout the year and the Edwardian
Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was
puffins in their underground burrows and get
Conservatory is a must see. Children will love
dive bombed by terns. The Islands are also
a wonder of its age. Cragside is crammed with
the adventure play area and the Farm Shop sells
home to the UK’s largest population of grey
ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the
beef and lamb born and bred on the wider
seals. Out of breeding season, the islands are
world to be lit by hydro-electricity. Surrounding agricultural estate. Wallington is the largest
the perfect tranquil escape from everyday life
the house on all sides is one of the largest agricultural estate in the care of the National
offering stunning views and an interesting
‘hand-made’ rock gardens in Europe and a
Trust spanning 13,000 acres.
heritage to discover.
wider landscape of soaring conifers and lakes.
The newly restored iron bridge, offering
LINDISFARNE CASTLE, HOLY ISLAND
spectacular views down the Debdon Valley,
connects the house with its formal garden where
Originally a Tudor fort, Lindisfarne Castle was
OTHER GREAT PLACES TO VISIT IN
you will find many features including an Orchard
converted into a private house in 1903 by the
NORTHUMBERLAND INCLUDE:
House, Dhalia walk and Italian Terrace. Today,
young Edwin Lutyens. The small rooms are full
Cherryburn, birthplace of Thomas Bewick,
Armstrong’s amazing creation can be explored
of intimate decoration and design, with windows
Northumberland’s greatest artist and
on foot and by car with lakeside walks,
looking down upon the charming walled garden
wood engraver.
planned by Gertrude Jekyll. The views from the
adventure play area and a labyrinth.
George Stephenson’s Birthplace, birthplace
upper battery across to the Northumberland
of the world famous railway engineer.
coast are breathtaking. Holy Island is accessible
WALLINGTON, CAMBO
over a causeway at low tide only, please check
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, hill and
(11 miles west of Morpeth)
safe crossing times before visiting.
river scenery with many miles of walks
through ornamental and ancient woodland.
Dating from 1688, the house was home to
many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan
Housesteads Fort, Hadrian’s Wall, one of
FARNE ISLANDS
families who all left their mark.
the best preserved Roman Forts in Britain.
The house is surrounded by walks through a
(Boats available from Seahouses Harbour)
variety of lawns, shrubberies and woodland The Farne Islands is one of the most exciting www.nationaltrust.org.uk
enlivened with water features, lakes, buildings wildlife experiences in the world. During the or call 01904 702021
Photography by NTPL / David Tarn Photography by NTPL / Matthew Antrobus Photography by Gavin Duthie
TIME WELL SPENT
For more information, opening times and admission prices please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01904 702021
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