We are delighted to announce that two Northumberland businesses have been recognised nationally as part of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence shortlist.

The visitor economy in the North East and the West Midlands is receiving a £1.35 million funding boost over the next year to help the regions attract even more tourists and investment to the UK.

Seven Northumberland businesses took home gold at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony, with Northumberland dominating four categories, scooping the  hotly contested Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Category and achieving gold in new accolade, The Rising Star Award.

Northumberland’s thriving visitor economy to take centre stage during national tourism celebration.

Two idyllic Northumbrian escapes are among the first businesses in the area to earn a globally recognised sustainability mark as part of a special project from Destination North East England.

A £4.5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership, representing a significant milestone in this long-term project.