Northumberland

Northumberland is one of England's most dramatic and unspoiled counties — a landscape of wild moorland, ancient castles, sweeping sandy beaches and remarkable history stretching back to the Romans and beyond. This break takes in two of the most iconic destinations in the entire county.

Alnwick Castle is one of England's grandest and most visited historic castles — a magnificent Norman fortress that has been home to the Percy family for over 700 years, featured as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, and surrounded by the spectacular Alnwick Garden. The garden itself is world-famous, featuring a Grand Cascade, Bamboo Labyrinth and a remarkable Poison Garden.

Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is one of the most atmospheric places in the British Isles — a tidal island accessible only at low tide, home to the ruins of the medieval Lindisfarne Priory and a wonderful castle. Nearby Seahouses is the charming harbour village famous for its smoked kippers and boat trips to the Farne Islands.