Northumberland Coast

Northumberland's coast, like its wild and remote interior, is sparsely populated. You won't find any hurdy-gurdy seaside resorts, but instead charming, castle-crowned villages strung along miles of wide, sandy beaches that you might just have to yourself.

Grass topped sand dunes lead to a wide open beach. In the distance a medieval castle sits on a bluff.

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Northumberland, in northeast England, has drawn travelers for centuries. Experience the best of it with our pick of the top things to do.

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