Farne Islands, near Seahouses comes out on top with an average rating of 4.89 (1,121 reviews).   One reviewer said: "Seeing puffins at close quarters, alongside the thousands of other seabirds and grey seals, is a real highlight."placeholder image
Farne Islands, near Seahouses comes out on top with an average rating of 4.89 (1,121 reviews). One reviewer said: "Seeing puffins at close quarters, alongside the thousands of other seabirds and grey seals, is a real highlight."

Northumberland's 10 best-rated visitor attractions revealed in new research

New data has revealed the 10 best-rated attractions in Northumberland.

The Farne Islands nature reserve off Seahouses is the best-rated visitor attraction in Northumberland, according to new research by web experts at seobacklinks.com, who ranked 57 of the county's attractions by their Google reviews.

Oliver Weston, founder of seobacklinks.com, said: "I like that a wildlife trip to the Farne Islands has come out ahead of some of Northumberland's best-known castles and historic sites.

"The top of the list has plenty of variety too, including birds of prey, a country house, an observatory and a stone circle.”

Here is the full list of the top ten best-rated attractions in Northumberland.

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