Beaches, heritage and countryside: What Gazette readers would miss most about Northumberland

From the beautiful coastline to the peaceful countryside and North East’s fantastic people, you took to our Facebook page to share your favourite things about the county.

Here’s what you said on the Northumberland Gazette Facebook page:

Caroline Watson: “Having beautiful beaches but also stunning countryside right on your doorstep. I love living here.”

Gemma Stephens: “I miss my friends, family and the community spirit. I all so miss the coastline, the sea and all its history. Home is where the heart is.”

Moira Hurst: “Born and brought up in beautiful Northumberland. Amazing beautiful clean beaches, peaceful countryside, Simonside, Cragside, friendly villages.”

Karan Kennedy: “I love the sea the food the people. Being able to crack a sarcastic joke and they get it. I miss my friends and family so much nothing better than home.”

Philis Woodruff: “Would miss the coast where I live plus the wonderful countryside on my doorstep.”

Sylvia Hinshaw James: “Clean air and open countryside also my home in The Drift. Last but not least the lovely, friendly folk and my close relatives.”

Dorothy Scott-Douglas: “Everything, friendly people, beautiful landscapes. Moved away over 50 years ago and although I live in a lovely county, Dorset. Still call Northumberland home.”

Helen Millichamp: “The community, history, the amazing beaches on one side and the stunning countryside on another. The people, the independent shops and the warm feeling it gives when you come back to visit like we are doing this week!”

Amanda Carey: “Having moved away and waiting to go back, I’d say the friendly genuine people, the history and values of our families that made the culture and the absolute beauty of Northumberland that so many have never seen!”

Betty Henderson: “Everything. We moved away for work 55 years ago miss my Northumberland everyday. The sea, sand and friends.”

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