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Matfen Hall recognised as North East’s premier luxury destination

Matfen Hall Recognised as North East’s Premier Luxury Destination With Collection of Top-Tier Accolades

Luxury hotel and country estate Matfen Hall has solidified its position at the pinnacle of UK hospitality, confirming its status as a premier five-star destination with a host of top-tier awards and international recognition.

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Tynedale Launches an Ambitious Cycling Strategy

Tynedale Launches an Ambitious Cycling Strategy

Is Tynedale the best place to cycle in England? It could be with the launch of the Tynedale Cycling Strategy 2025-2030 which aims to foster greater collaboration, unlock funding, share resources, and accelerate project delivery for cycling across the area.

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Festival Highlights: Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon & Gaia

Blyth Celebrates Announces World Class Programme for Festival of Energy

From Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 March 2026, Blyth will host the town’s first Festival of Energy. Presented as part of Blyth Celebrates, the festival will feature large-scale artworks, performances, and immersive experiences inspired by the sea, wind, moon, and earth.

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Hadrian's Wall

UNESCO at 80 - The Global Peace-Building Mission Born in the UK

This milestone year celebrates 80 years since UNESCO was founded in London, shaping global cooperation in education, science and culture.

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Roman Vindolanda Wins VE Gold Award

Roman Vindolanda Awarded Gold VisitEngland Attraction Accolade for 2024–25 Excellence

Roman Vindolanda has been recognised with a prestigious Gold Award in VisitEngland’s 2024-2025 Visitor Attraction Accolades for its outstanding excellence.

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Visit Northumberland team at Alnwick Castle

Visit Northumberland Hiring – Tourism Administrative & Product Development Assistant

Join the Team Driving Northumberland’s Visitor Economy!

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Matfen Hall Recognised as North East’s Premier Luxury Destination With Collection of Top-Tier Accolades

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Matfen Hall recognised as North East’s premier luxury destination

02 Dec 2025

Tynedale Launches an Ambitious Cycling Strategy

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Tynedale Launches an Ambitious Cycling Strategy

25 Nov 2025

Blyth Celebrates Announces World Class Programme for Festival of Energy

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Festival Highlights: Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon & Gaia

17 Nov 2025