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The Tempus team with their gold award from the North East England Tourism Awards.

Award-winning hotel urges businesses to enter tourism awards

Northumberland attracted more than 11 million visitors in 2025. Picture: Visit Northumberland

Tourism boss delighted as new report highlights record-breaking year

The launch of Taste of Northumberland at Charlton Hall. Picture: Emma Giles

New campaign aims to put county on the map as a foodie destination

Launch of Taste of Northumberland at Charlton Hall

First of its kind food & drink scheme launched in Northumberland

The Northumberland Guide.

Northumberland Guide releases its second edition

Lindisfarne Priory, the original home to the Lindisfarne Gospels.

Special offers for local residents at visitor attractions

Bustons Potatoes, near Alnwick.

Foodie businesses urged to sign up to Taste of Northumberland

Berwick Quayside's new market huts.

Berwick unveils new market huts for local makers

Events are being held for businesses to find out more about TV and film opportunities.

Businesses urged to seek role in county's growing film and TV industry

The Reiver Trails launch.

Reiver Trails launched in Northumberland

Tourism board members.

Milestone for Visit Northumberland in bid to boost tourism
Visit Northumberland has entered an exciting new chapter with the first ever meetings of two powerful new boards, each set to drive forward the county’s tourism ambitions.
Ian Smith

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Danny Boyle at the 28 Years Later world premiere in London. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

28 Years Later set to provide big boost to tourism in Northumberland

Northumberland attracted nearly 10.5 million visitors in 2024.

Record year for tourism in county

Tourism workshops have been held. Picture: Nat Wilkins

Workshops held to help tourism businesses

Cllr Jeff Watson, Jacob Cross, organiser of the Northumberland Tourism Fair and Andrew Fox, chair of Visit Northumberland.

Record-breaking visitor economy celebrated during English Tourism Week

Michelin Star restaurant Hjem set to close ahead of new venture

Bamburgh Castle and beach.

Tourism training on offer

Visit Northumberland is helping to promote Alnwick businesses.

Campaign to promote Alnwick businesses relaunched for festive season

Cragend Farm has received a Bronze Green Tourism Award. Picture by Jim Scott Photography courtesy of Cragend Farm.

Farm in county receives the first of the Green Tourism Awards

Hauxley nature reserve and Wildlife Discovery Centre go 3D.

Virtual reality at Northumberland nature reserve

Travel trade visitors at The Alnwick Garden. Picture: Visit Northumberland

International visitors help put Northumberland on the tourism map

The 2023 fair saw over 80 businesses attend.

Northumberland Tourism Fair returns to Alnwick

Gold award winners.

In pictures: Gold winners celebrate success at tourism awards

Honeysuckle Country Park, near Widdrington. Picture: Google

Plans lodged for major expansion of holiday park

Si King. (Photo by Tommy Jackson/Getty Images)

Hairy Biker hears about 'canny' new tourism marketing campaign

The Alnwick Garden light trail 2023 launch event. Picture Phil Wilkinson / The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick,

Tourism industry given an off-season boost by Winter Warmer events

‘Step into Alnwick’ will be promoting businesses in the town this winter.

New 'Step into Alnwick' app to support businesses

Holly Bray, head of marketing and partnerships at Visit Northumberland.

Visit Northumberland goes full steam ahead with new head of marketing
Visit Northumberland has appointed a new head of marketing to help drive the county's tourism industry.
Ian Smith

Limestone - one of five rocks looking for votes. Picture: Ian Jackson

Thirty days to vote for Northumberland’s favourite rock and fossil

There are so many beautiful spots in Northumberland.

Most popular locations on tourism website to help plan a trip to Northumberland

The walk to Lindisfarne Castle.

Northumberland walk ranked as one of the best in the UK

Jane Dixon.

Ranger Jane shortlisted to be England’s next Tourism Superstar

Adam Chaffer.

Visit Northumberland appoints new board member

Northumberland has signed a Filming Friendly Charter in partnership with North East Screen to reaffirm the county’s commitment as a filming friendly destination.

Tourism chiefs keen to attract more film and TV productions to county

Beadnell.

Visit Northumberland searches for tourism superstar

Alex MacLennan, Forestry England’s recreation public affairs manager in Northumberland.

Visitors praised after drop in littering and illegal parking

Bamburgh is one of Northumberland's most popular visitor destinations.

Tourism bounces back from Covid but recruitment issues hinder growth

The official opening.

Treehouse holiday accommodation unveiled

Angela Woodburn, Cllr Jeff Watson and Paul Morrison of Warkworth Harbour Commissioners with Cllr John Riddle.

New cycling provision comes to Amble

Ian Woods of Howick Coastguard.

Safety plea issued as heatwave hits Northumberland

Bamburgh is one of the most popular visitor destinations on the Northumberland coast.

Coastal summit to be held to prepare for busy summer in Northumberland

The Blackbird in Ponteland was named Pub of the Year at the North East England Tourism Awards. Picture by Elliot Nichol Photography.

Top regional tourism award for Ponteland pub

Amble's jetty.

Northumberland recognised for successful digital campaign

Northumberland's beaches and coastlines are recognised by many as some of the world's best.

Northumberland ready to welcome tourists back

Paddle boarding on the River Coquet, Warkworth.

Northumberland tourism businesses invited to get involved in 'bookable products'...
Tourism businesses are being invited to help showcase a range of activities, experiences and services to encourage more visitors to Northumberland.
Ian Smith

Northumberland's dark skies have formed a key part of the marketing campaign.

Visit Northumberland tourism campaign hailed as huge success

Woodhorn Museum.

Tourism businesses urged to sign up for Visit Northumberland conference

Cllr Richard Wearmouth.

Covid business funding still available

A new job vacancies group has been created by Visit Northumberland.

Visit Northumberland launches job vacancies group

Cllr Richard Wearmouth, cabinet member for corporate resources at Northumberland County Council.

New financial support to help Northumberland businesses recover from Covid-19

Patrick Norris, from Belford’s Footsteps in Northumberland, who stars in the campaign.

Northumberland tourism businesses get behind new campaign

Visit Northumberland - Fire awareness campaign. L/R - Greg Gavin (Head of Neighbourhood Services), Gary Laskey (Fire station manager), Margret Anderson (Senior Ranger) and John Queen (Wildlife conservation manager).

Wildfire risk highlighted in Northumberland countryside

Highlights of Northumberland.

21 things to do in Northumberland in 2021 - starting this bank holiday weekend

The Alnwick Garden.

Tourism businesses asked to partner with Visit Northumberland

Bamburgh Castle.

Bamburgh Castle highlighted as an example for tourism sector to follow

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