Welcome to Northumberland
'Take a deep breath, the search for tranquility is over'
Welcome to a land far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a county brimming with places to see and things to do amongst the most spectacular of landscapes. Explore mile upon mile of gloriously uncrowded golden sandy beaches and stunning countryside set amongst two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the rugged Northumberland National Park. Discover more castles than anywhere else in England, the birthplace of English Christianity on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the historic World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, stunning Alnwick Garden, picturesque towns and villages and, at the end of it all, great places to stay.
The award-winning Langles Castle Hotel
Weddings in Northumberland
Northumberland's beautiful beaches and unspoilt countryside provide a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable wedding. From country houses set amongst acres of beautiful parkland to grand sea-front hotels and ancient fortified castles, you will find the ideal place to tie the knot in Northumberland
Bamburgh Castle
The picturesque market towns of Hexham, Morpeth, Alnwick and Berwick upon Tweed are home to Northumberland Registration Service's four Register Offices, with excellent accommodation and ideal reception venues close at hand. For something truly unique, several of Northumberland's castles provide an unforgettable location for your special day. Take your post-wedding drinks onto the ramparts of the iconic Bamburgh Castle, perched high above the sweeping sands of the coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views of Holy Island or experience the award-winning Langley Castle Hotel - a genuine 14th Century fortified castle set in a magnificent woodland estate. Ford Castle provides the ideal venue for a romantic and private celebration, hidden away in beautiful countryside.
Longhirst Hall Hotel, near Morpeth
Northumberland's country house hotels and stately homes are home to luxurious facilities, excellent cuisine and panoramic views. Make your entrance down the magnificent Georgian staircase at Dissington Hall or indulge yourself at Slaley Hall, set amongst 1,000 acres of forest and moorland. The Grade II listed Linden Hall, imposing 15th Century Close House Country Club in Hadrian's Wall Country and landscaped gardens and beautiful woodland of Longhirst Hall are just a few of the other magnificent wedding venues scattering Northumberland.