Halloween in Northumberland: Ghostly Adventures & Autumn Half-Term Fun

Discover Haunted Castles, Spooky Trails & Family-Friendly Frights

Dog-Friendly Places to Eat & Explore in North Northumberland: The Ultimate Guide

North Northumberland is a paradise for dog lovers. With its dramatic coastline, historic castles, and charming countryside villages, it’s the perfect place to explore with your four-legged friend. But when it’s time to eat—or play—where can you go that welcomes both you and your pup?

As we step into a brand-new year, we would like to take a moment to wish all of our valued holiday home owners at Barmoor Castle Country Park a very Happy New Year.

Northumberland, often called “castle country,” boasts more castles than any other county in England. With over 70 castle sites—many still standing proudly, others now hauntingly beautiful ruins—this northern land is steeped in stone, legend, and legacy. But why does this peaceful corner of the country have such a turbulent and fortified past?