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Northumberland National Park

We are home to England’s cleanest rivers, clearest air and darkest skies.

Delve into our Roman past by visiting Hadrian’s Wall or soak up the stunning scenery and solitude of the Cheviot Hills.

Relax in picturesque valleys, visit spectacular waterfalls and woodland or walk through stunning moorland and beautiful hay meadows.

This is Your Landscape. Get Stuck In.

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The Sill

Northumberland National Park’s brand new visitor attraction will excite and inspire people of all ages to explore the landscape, history, culture and heritage of Northumberland.

The Sill

Poems in the Air

Explore Northumberland National Park using our free app Poems in the Air for iOS and Android.

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New Exhibition inspired by Northumberland opens at The Sill

‘Inspired by Our Land’ captures the unique and special qualities...
Katie Armstrong, who started volunteering at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre in July 2018 whilst at Newcastle College collecting her award for the in the Young Person Award category

Northumberland National Park Volunteers Recognised in National Awards

The awards, which took place at Kendal Mountain Festival on...

North East Tourist Centre Recognised in European Landscape Awards

The Sill was selected by the Department for Environment Food...
Hadrian's Wall Trail National Trail in Northumberland National Park

Hadrian’s Wall Assistant Trail Ranger

Earlier this year we posted two blogs from Hadrian’s Wall...
Sycamore Gap in the snow on Hadrian's Wall

Christmas Comes to Northumberland National Park

Northumberland National Park Authority is getting in the festive spirit...
Paget Lazzari, Head Ranger

Paget Lazzari

Head National Park Ranger

You can feel a connection with the past in parts of the landscape which seem timeless. It’s an incredible place with a dramatic ruggedness and solitude, and that is what people who live in the hectic modern world need.