Northumberland and the Borders

06/06/2014

So what are everyone's plans for the weekend? Anything interesting or exciting, we'd love to hear about it :-)

17/05/2014

Fancy a that has stunningly beautiful scenery, amazing food, lots to do, and friendly locals? Well, that'd be you're thinking of :-)

Go on, give our accommodation search a shot, and treat yourself to a break - http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/accommodation/

Fully bookable accommodation service for Northumberland, Newcastle and the Scottish Borders

09/04/2014

treats aplenty in the Great North - yum!

I dare any self-respecting chocolate addict to read this and not drool :-) -- http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/north-east-england-food/easter-treats-aplenty-in-the-great-north/

https://www.facebook.com/TASTECLUBHQ

Looking forward to some tasty treats this Easter, and suggestions for places to eat? Take a look at TasteclubHQ's latest post, which is full of great suggestions about where to go and where to find sweet gifts for loved ones and friends this spring!

07/04/2014

Is it just me, or is it slightly on the wet side today?

Why not take a look through our collated page for some inspiration to beat the miserable weather: http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/events/

Below is a list of events taking place across the region, courtesy of www.whatsonnortheast.com. Click on any event heading to go to details about location,

31/03/2014

As we're getting into - well, sort of - why not take advantage of our beautiful .

We have downloadable guides: http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/things-to-do/downloadable-walks-2/

And there are various ideas in our "Activities" section, http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/things-to-do/

Downloadable walks for Northumberland and the Scottish Borders

26/03/2014

Don't forget, our to win a two night stay for two at the Hog's Head Inn in Alnwick ends on Friday -- get your entries in! -- http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/contests/win-a-break-in-alnwick-northumberland/

And if you want to get more news from the Alnwick Hog's Head Inn, head over to their page, https://www.facebook.com/TheHogsHeadInn

This is your chance to win two nights for two at the Hog's Head Inn, Northumberland. The Inn is a stunning and new beautiful accommodation offer in Northumberland. It offers comfort, fine food and not least a friendly welcome. Discover more!

18/03/2014

Northumberland ale makes a come-back in the Coquet Valley.

Local ale is making a return to the Coquet Valley in Northumerland, with Coquetdale Brewery, owned by father and daughter Owen and Caroline Jackson of Rothbury, introducing new brews for ale fans. The firm was established in 2010 to bring back the centuries-old tradition of brewing in the valley. It...

04/03/2014

Celebrate British Pie Week 2014 in the North East; 3-9 March.

Includes Dicksons who have been making pork pies to a family recipe for more than 60 years and Voakes who produce gluten-free pies.

It's British Pie week this week from March 3 - 9. The North East of England including Northumberland is home to some great pie-making and pie recipes. Taste Club HQ has given readers a great overview of some of the region's best pies, including gluten-free offerings. Find out more here and be sure t...

25/02/2014

Embroidered map of National Park on view at Queen's Hall, Hexham.

If you'd like to see a new take on maps and map-making, make a trip to Queen's Hall, Hexham, Northumberland and see a beautifully embroidered map of Northumberland National Park - created by more than 100 stitchers at five different workshops. It's truly a visual treat.

10/02/2014

Well, it's Monday folks. Did anyone do anything special over the weekend, we'd love to hear about it?

05/02/2014

For all the star-gazers out there, remember is now home to the largest area of protected night sky in *Europe* -- http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/news/northumberland-home-to-europes-biggest-dark-sky-park/

Also, the weather - surely?!? - must clear soon. So why not bag yourself a wee bargin break using our accommodation search: http://www.thisisnorthumberland.com/accommodation/

Northumberland is home to the largest Dark Skies Park in Europe, following a successful bid by Northumberland National Park to create the dark skies preserve in the Border Country. It combines areas covering the national park and Kielder Water and Forest Park and will be called Northumberland Intern...

31/01/2014

It's Friday! It might be standard British weather but it's still Friday. So what are our lovely followers' plans for the weekend; anything interesting or unusual?