Have fun at the many Hotels Northumbria - By: Gareth Hoyle1

Northumbria is a great holiday destination for nature lovers and people wanting to participate in outdoor activities such as cycling and walking. And with so many hotels in Northumbria to choose from it can be hard to find the best one for you.

Northumberland is one of the most popular tourist areas in Britain with National Park's like the North Pennines, the Kielder Water & Forest Park, and Bamburgh Castle there is plenty for you to do.

If you enjoy the great outdoors then Northumbria boasts everything you could want from long golden beaches, clear blue streams, towering trees and woods and fantastic views over the North Sea. With a sparse population of country towns and villages you there is no light pollution so you can look up to the stars at night and see all the constellations.

The most famous tourist location in Northumbria is, of course, Hadrian's Wall the long wall built by the Romans to split up Scotland and England thousands of years ago. Although most of the wall is weathered and in ruins if you go to Northumbria you can see long stretches of the original wall. With excavated forts and gift shops selling roman coins and replicas of historical findings you can take your kids back to Roman times and get them excited about history.

Northumberland has the rarest and most beautiful wildlife in Britain, and has tour guides who can tell you all about wildlife and bird watching, spotting rare animals and birds and giving you plenty of information about each species. Tours in Northumbria include going round the National Parks and Landscapes with a Blue Badge Guide, or you can hire equipment for short climbs and walks.

If you and your family like cycling and horse riding then there are plenty of treks and guides to take you out, or if you are confident then you can explore the area yourself, your Northumberland hotel can help you map out a route or get the best advice.

When it comes to water sports, Northumbria has fast rivers and streams that you can canoe down, you can also Kayak from the beach at Bamburgh Castle right down to the Fame Islands and Holy Island.

With so much outdoor activities you will be sure to work up an appetite so it is a good thing Northumbria is full of Country pubs for a drink and some good old fashioned food, or you can try some fine dining at the many restaurants around the Northumberland countryside, in the towns or by the beach so whatever you fancy there is something for you. Your Northumberland Hotel will be able to recommend some of the best places to go and with friendly Northern hospitality you won't want to leave.

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