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  • Things to do

    What would you like to do?

    • Get Active Outdoors
    • Explore Culture & Heritage
    • Enjoy Nature
    • Discover Our Dark Skies
    • Learning with the National Park
    • Discover our Heritage Range of National Park merchandise

    We Recommend

    1. Go Walking in the National Park
    2. Learn about our Guided Walks
    3. Explore our Self Guided Routes
    4. Keep safe with our Walking Checklist
    5. Find out where to Stargaze
    6. Saddle up and get Cycling
  • Places to Visit

    Where would you like to go?

    • The Sill
    • Hadrian’s Wall
    • North Tyne & Redesdale
    • Coquetdale
    • The Cheviots

    We Recommend

    1. The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
    2. Walltown Country Park
    3. Visit Sycamore Gap
    4. Discover the Breamish Valley
    5. Explore Hareshaw Linn
    6. Celebrate 1900 years of Hadrian’s Wall
  • What's On

    What's on in the Park?

    • Don’t miss Noctalgia: Dark Skies Matter at The Sill – opens 9 December
    • Celebrating 10 years of Northumberland’s star attraction!

    We Recommend

    1. Simonburn Loop – 26 December
    2. Steel Rigg and Crag Lough – 1 January
    3. Simonside Ridge via St Oswalds Way – 10 Jan
    4. Night-time Navigation – 20 January
    5. Make Your Own Candlesticks – 17 February
  • Visitor Info

    Information for your visit to the park.

    • Accessibility
    • Information for New Visitors
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  • About us

    About Northumberland National Park.

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    • Looking After the Park
    • Visiting the Park
    • Supporting Our Community
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    • Northumberland National Park Foundation
    • National Partners
    1. Northumberland National Park Authority
    2. Our Current Vacancies
    3. Farming in Protected Landscapes
    4. Hexham Enterprise and Room Hires
    5. Joint Local Access Forum
  • Planning

    Planning information.

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    • Planning Appeals
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    • Making a Planning Application
    • Do I Need Planning Permission?
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  • More

    More information.

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    • About us
    • Planning

  • Get in touch.

    Northumberland National Park

    Eastburn,
    South Park,
    Hexham,
    Northumberland,
    NE46 1BS

    The Sill

    National Landscape Discovery Centre
    Bardon Mill,
    Hexham,
    Northumberland,
    NE47 7AN

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The latest news from Northumberland National Park.

  • Children have made paper moths inspired by protecting our dark skies

    Glendale school takes part in dark sky activities

    Thursday 23rd November

    In recognition of its pristine dark skies, and a commitment...

  • New temporary exhibition at The Sill

    Tuesday 21st November

    This December marks the 10th anniversary of Northumberland International Dark...

    The Sill
  • Artworks created by University of Newcastle students in response to dark skies

    Students respond artistically to Northumberland’s dark skies for 10th anniversary

    Tuesday 21st November

    This December marks the 10th anniversary of Northumberland International Dark...

  • A head shot photo of Lucy Fenwick wearing a tshirt with text reading "I am a force of nature"

    National Park backs ‘Force of Nature’ campaign

    Thursday 16th November

    As a proud partner of the New to Nature scheme,...

  • A group of cattle in a field in the National Park

    National Park Partners with Northumberland Small Business Service To Revolutionise Rural Support

    Wednesday 15th November

    In a ground-breaking new collaboration, Northumberland National Park Authority (NNPA)...

  • Park receives two tourism award nominations

    Wednesday 8th November

    Northumberland National Park Authority is thrilled to announce its nomination...

    The Sill
  • A photo of children looking through peep hole in the main exhibition of The Sill

    Park receives two tourism award nominations

    Wednesday 8th November

    Northumberland National Park Authority is thrilled to announce its nomination...

  • A landscape photo of Hadrian's Wall snaking over hills.

    Family adventures await at this Walltown Country Park walk

    Tuesday 31st October

    Are you ready to embark on a memorable family adventure...

  • A photo of the powerful waterfall at Hareshaw Linn

    Waterfall walk in Northumberland National Park – Hareshaw Linn

    Tuesday 31st October

    If you’re looking for a magical walk to do with...

  • A photo of the Drake Stone in Harbottle, Northumberland

    Discover the magic of Northumberland National Park: The Drake Stone Harbottle Walk

    Tuesday 31st October

    If you’re looking for a family adventure that combines the...

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