Walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path

Explore Northumberland National Park with our guide to walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path.  

Walking/cycling from Alston to the source of the Tyne

Walk or cycle to the source of the Tyne and explore the moorland and waterfalls of the North Pennines.

Rennington Scarecrow Festival

Gemma Hall finds out more about this fun bank holiday festival.

Craster, Howick Hall & beach circular walk

This Northumberland coastal walk has it all: woodland, historic gardens, beautiful beaches and a stop for afternoon tea!

Walking to Gibside from Tyneside

Gemma Hall takes a family-friendly walk through the Derwent Walk Country Park.

Rapper sword dancing

Gemma Hall finds out more about this traditional form of dancing still popular in the North East.

Fishing heritage

Northumberland’s  communities have been shaped by the fishing industry, writes Katerina Porteous.

Northumbrian folk music traditions

Geoff Heslop tells us about the rich traditions of music in the northeast of England.

Wildlife watching

There are great opportunities to spot native animals in the wild in the forests and moors of Northumberland.

Wildlife in the valleys

Gemma Hall talks waders, wagtails and whaups. 

The world’s greatest wildlife encounters

From gorilla tracking in the Virungas to climbing for condors in Peru, we pick our favourite wildlife encounters from across the globe. 

Europe’s spring wildlife highlights

Searching for a wildlife-filled spring getaway? Whether you want to admire exotic orchids, listen out for birdsong or spot a blue whale in the wild, Europe has something to offer. 

Five reasons to visit the Faroe Islands

From the sophisticated capital of Tórshavn to the mysterious isle of Mykines, the Faroe Islands offer natural splendour in abundance.

What have we done?

Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, reflects on the pros, cons and ultimate ambiguity surrounding cultural tourism.

A holiday in North Korea

So what was it actually like, being in the country generally defined as the most dangerous in the world? All I can say is that it confounded all expectations and I now see North Korea in a new light.