r/Northumberland

Hello! We're staying at Haven for my daughter's birthday at Haggerston castle. Her favourite place. Id love to fit in a scenic run, but don't want to drive too far. Any top places for a 5-7k route?

Hello 👋 I’m planning to visit Northumberland next weekend as a tourist. Please could you suggest some nice places? I

Im hoping to move here. Is it a nice area. Thanks

Hi everyone,
I’m travelling from London to Newcastle by train on Wednesday, then driving from Newcastle to Hawkhope Car Park that evening specifically to experience the Perseid meteor shower. I’ll probably arrive around 11 pm and stay until after midnight.
This will be my first proper dark sky experience, so I’m really looking forward to it.
Is anyone else planning to be there on Wednesday night? Based on previous years, does Hawkhope usually attract a decent number of people during the Perseids, or is it generally quite quiet?
I’m also hoping the weather and cloud cover cooperate. Fingers crossed!
Any tips for a first-time visitor to Kielder/Northumberland Dark Sky Park would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Edit

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I’ve taken your advice and here’s what I’m bringing:
✅ Smidge
✅ Bite cream
✅ Warm hoodie (long sleeves), jeans and gloves
✅ Torch
✅ Water
✅ Monster or Coke Zero
Hopefully that’s enough to keep me comfortable while I spend a few hours under the stars.
I have to admit I’m still a little nervous that I’ll get there and be the only person in the middle of the darkest spot in Northumberland! 😅 Hopefully a few fellow stargazers will be around.