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Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Romantic Holy Island
Romantic Holy Island

Wildly romantic castles set within a landscape of tranquil heather moorland, mountains and rugged coast provides the setting for a romantic break in Northumberland.

Romantic hotels in Northumberland

Rich in history, mystery and romance, the county contains some memorably romantic hotels - we've selected the best for you to browse and book online at great rates on romantic-hotels.co.uk.

Making the most of your romantic break

The far eastern part of the county borders the sea. Though seldom tempting swimmers, the sandy beaches canopied by big, big skies are perfect for romantic walks with your lover.

Like the early Christians head for Holy Island, formerly known as Lindisfarne, 'the Jewel of the Northumberland Coast'.Gaze out over the see at Lindisfarne Castle atop the island's rocky outcrop while you wait for the sea to retreat and reveal the causeway.

Northumberland has other dramatic castles in suitably romantic settings, like Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, both built by the Vikings. More contemporary is Barnard Castle, fashioned on a French chateau that contains the wonderful Josephine and John Bowes Museum of great art.

Visit Durham and climb the many steps up the tower of reputedly the finest Norman Cathedral in the world. Explore the cobbled market place and the maze of medieval streets of Alnwick, historically the County Town of Northumberland and magnificent Alnwick Castle known to millions as Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films. It has a wonderful contemporary garden.

There are spectacular and romantic gardens throughout Northumberland. Head to Cragside in the Summer months for a display of rhododendrons that equal anything in the in the country. Moving south, discover together the temperate garden at Georgian Belsay Hall, contained within a quarry. Or stroll with your partner through

The Shakespeare Garden at Crook Hall in Durham for a romantic and enchanted Mid Summer Night's day dream of your own. From the drama of the Cheviot Hills in the north and Hadrian's Wall in the south