Category: Best of Northumberland, Scottish Borders, Newcastle
NewcastleGateshead launches Twitter-powered map Geordieland
A fabulous new tourism and destinations map, powered by Twitter, is now available to show everyone the attractions of NewcastleGateshead. Called Geordieland, it goes live on Monday May 20 and will inspire visitors and locals to explore all the great city has to offer.
Northumberland home to best tree for climbing!
A tall Cyprus Evergreen growing at the National Trust’s Wallington Northumberland property has been chosen as the best to climb by kids. Its branches are loved by all because they are considered the best to climb on for miniature adventures! Steve Smith tells us more.
A Mother’s Day gift made by mums!
Food writer Harriet Southall shares great ideas for alternative Mother’s Day gifts and turns the spotlight on sweet treats! Some North East England mums have produced a fabulous foodie gift for mothers everywhere. It includes cinder toffee, delicious raspberry jam, chutney, chocolate pudding and lots more!
The definitive guide to Northumberland waterfalls
Poet, writer and walker Geoff Holland gives an overview of waterfalls in Northumberland. Not many people realise that there are beautiful waterfalls that can be found in the county – most of them in the Cheviot Hills. In this article, discover the College Burn, Linhope Burn, Usway Burn and lots more.
More best places to eat in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders
More recommendations of great places to eat in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, this time selected by our In the Know interviewees and some of our writers. So we’re giving you word-of-mouth recommendations. We hope you enjoy discovering this new list of places to eat in the North of England and the Scottish Borders.
What to do in the summer holidays for kids; North East England & Scottish Borders
There are thousands of things to do with the kids in the summer holidays in the North East of England and the Scottish Borders. But even the most imaginative of parents or babysitters can be stumped for ideas sometimes. Here are some of our favourites, including a few unusual ideas.
Northumberland spa hotels, Newcastle spa days and spa deals
The North of England, including Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and Tyneside boast many stylish, peaceful and friendly spas in which you can relax and drift away. We pick a selection of great local spas to help your refresh both your mind and body.
Best places to eat in Northumberland, Newcastle, Scottish Borders
This is Northumberland and the Borders presents its favourite places to eat across the Borders, Northumberland and Newcastle-Gateshead. This list is our top ten places and includes some fine restaurants, quirky eateries, pubs and bistros.
North East England – Indoor activities for wintry days
Here are some of thisisnorthumberland.com’s top indoor attractions that you can choose to enjoy on winter days or when the weather is bad. These places are all open during the winter season. Some do have limited opening hours.
Northumberland and the Borders local foods
A round-up of some of the best local foods from Northumberland and the Borders that you can have on your table or serve at parties to celebrate Christmas season or a New Year’s party. The North of England and Scotland are home to award-winning, high-quality options for any menu.
Christmas gift ideas from Northumberland and The Borders
Looking for some of the best and most unusual Christmas gift ideas from across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders? This best of list includes art, local food, books and CDs by local musicians.
