But it also has a number of hidden gems – lesser known beauty spots you might not have taken the time to visit.
Here’s our guide to a dozen of Northumberland’s best-kept secrets.
9. Chatton
Less than four miles from Wooler, Chatton is a quiet rural village with beautiful surrounding countryside. this photo, from reader Sheila Abercrombie, was taken on north moor, with the village itself seen in the distance. Photo: Sheila Abercrombie
10. Etal
Found in this small village is the 14th-century Etal Castle, set in the Ford and Etal estates. Photo: Jane Coltman
11. Felton
Felton is on the River Coquet, and offers plenty of opportunity for riverside walks. The Northumberland Arms is the area's only pub, but there's also a cafe, The Running Fox, with picnic tables outside. Photo: Jane Coltman
12. Low Newton-by-the-Sea
A village on the coast with a terrific sandy beach. It's accessible only by road from High Newton, making it one of the less-visited spots on the Northumberland coastline. Photo from reader Tony Waterston. Photo: Tony Waterston