Northumberland, England
      
      
     
		Prudhoe Castle (courtesy of J. Thomas)
       
 
       
      
      
      
      
Visitor Information
      
      
      
      Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. It borders Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and Tyne and Wear to the southeast and the Scottish Borders council area to the north. 
      
      Its North Sea coastline is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a 64-mile long distance path. Northumberland is the most sparsely populated county in England.
      
      
     
    
    
  
   
    
  
     
    
    
     
      
      
      
      
Haunted Hotspot
      
      
      
      
      
      Chillingham Castle
      
      This castle is reputed to be haunted by a number of apparitions. Explore it at your peril!