Northumberland Map

Northumberland map, showing the main cities, towns and villages of the county of Northumberland in England.

Detailed Road Map of Northumberland England

Northumberland Map: Detailed road map of Northumberland, a county located in the north-east of England in the UK. The map is interactive so you can zoom in to view specific Northumberland towns. This Northumberland map is useful for finding a route to your target destination in the county.

The main towns and villages in Northumberland include: Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth, Cramlington, Hexham, Morpeth, Bedlington, Prudhoe, Amble, Seahouses, Rothbury, Haltwhistle, Wooler, Ponteland, Wylam, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Bamburgh, Warkworth, Belford, Bellingham, Corbridge, Allendale, Haydon Bridge, Otterburn, Choppington, Pegswood, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice, Longframlington, Ellington, Shilbottle, Felton, Swarland, Longhoughton, Alnmouth, Beadnell, Bamburgh, Embleton, Craster, Seahouses, Belford, Chatton, Wooler, Powburn, Rothbury, Thropton, Harbottle, Wark, Bellingham, Kielder. Many of which will be visible on this Northumberland map.

Northumberland sits right up in the far north-east corner of England, stretching from rugged coastline to wild moorland and rolling hills. It's one of those counties that feels a bit quieter, a bit more remote, but packed full of beauty, history and proper northern character. You've got endless beaches, ancient castles, market towns, and some of the most dramatic countryside in the country. It's the sort of place where you can go from busy little towns to windswept clifftops or lonely hills in no time at all.

The county's history runs deep. This was once the borderland between England and Scotland, and it shows — you'll find more castles here than anywhere else in England, built to defend against centuries of raids and battles. The Romans built Hadrian's Wall right across it, leaving behind one of the most famous landmarks in Britain. In medieval times, mighty families like the Percys ruled from Alnwick Castle. Northumberland has also seen mining, farming, fishing and shipbuilding play their part in shaping the local communities. These days, around 320,000 people live across its towns, villages and rural areas, with a strong sense of local identity that's proud of its Northumbrian roots.

There's no shortage of things to see and do. The coastline alone is worth the trip — miles of empty beaches, dunes and dramatic ruins like Dunstanburgh Castle rising above the sea. Holy Island, or Lindisfarne, with its ancient priory and castle, can only be reached at low tide. Inland you've got Hadrian's Wall snaking through wild countryside, with forts like Housesteads and Vindolanda bringing Roman Britain to life. National Trust properties like Cragside, with its pioneering Victorian house and gardens, and Wallington Hall, with its beautiful grounds and family history, are among the highlights. English Heritage looks after many of the county's best-known castles, from Bamburgh to Warkworth, each with its own story.

Across Northumberland, you're never short of outdoor space. The Northumberland National Park covers a huge chunk of the county, full of hills, forests and dark skies perfect for stargazing. Kielder Water & Forest Park offers cycling, walking and water sports, while the Cheviot Hills deliver some proper upland hiking. Further afield, you're close to Newcastle's shops, museums and nightlife if you want a bit of city buzz, but Northumberland itself always draws you back with its sense of space and peace.

Getting around Northumberland is fairly straightforward, though it's a big county so having a car often helps. The A1 runs right through, linking Newcastle to Alnwick, Berwick and beyond. The East Coast Main Line brings regular trains through Morpeth, Alnmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed, making London, Edinburgh and Newcastle easy to reach. Newcastle International Airport sits just to the south and serves as the main gateway for flights. Local buses cover the main towns and villages, while plenty of walking and cycle routes open up the countryside.

Northumberland is full of character — proud of its wild landscapes, its layered history, and its warm, down-to-earth people. Whether you're standing on a castle wall looking out to sea, walking a stretch of Hadrian's Wall, or enjoying fish and chips in a harbour town, there's a sense of timelessness here. It's England's northern edge — and it feels like its own world.

Tourist attractions in Northumberland include: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Garden, Bamburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island Priory, Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort, Vindolanda Roman Fort, Chesters Roman Fort, Cragside, Wallington Hall, Kielder Water & Forest Park, Kielder Observatory, Northumberland National Park, The Farne Islands, Seahouses Harbour, Grace Darling Museum, Berwick-upon-Tweed Ramparts, Berwick Barracks, Paxton House, Etal Castle, Ford & Etal Estates, Belsay Hall and Gardens, Hexham Abbey, Hexham Old Gaol, Corbridge Roman Town, The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre, Bolam Lake Country Park, Woodhorn Museum, Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum, Seaton Delaval Hall, Amble Harbour Village, Druridge Bay Country Park, Newbiggin Maritime Centre, Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge, Allenheads Heritage Centre, Rothbury village, Lady's Well Holystone, Ingram Valley, Hareshaw Linn Waterfall, Cresswell Beach, Embleton Bay, Beadnell Bay, Budle Bay, Cheviot Hills, St Cuthbert's Cave.

Some Northumberland Places: Blyth - Cramlington - Ashington - Bedlington - Morpeth - Newbiggin-by-the-Sea - Amble