Episode 39 Discover Northumberland with Northumberland Excursions

In episode 39 of the UK Journey Planning Podcast, we chat with Marc from Northumberland Excursions about all the issues you are able to do in your go to to Northumberland. We cowl historic sights, wildlife, climate and a lot extra.

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Episode 39 – Present Notes

Exploring Northumberland England with Marc of Northumberland Excursions

On this episode, you’ll be taught:

• What you possibly can anticipate to see on the Farne Islands

• The significance of checking tide instances for visits to Holy Island/Lindisfarne Fort

• What number of gorgeous castles there are to discover in Northumberland

• What climate to anticipate in Northumberland

• How Northumberland is a lot extra than simply Alnwick Fort

• Why Northumberland ought to be in your journey itinerary

Locations talked about on this episode embrace

• Alnwick Fort >> The enduring filming location for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and extra

• Holy Island >> A tidal island off the north east coast of England the place you will see that Lindisfarne Fort

• Bamburgh Fort >> A medieval fort courting again to the eleventh century that overlooks the North Sea

• Warkworth Fort >> A ruined medieval fort overlooking the river River Coquet 

• Farne Islands >> A gaggle of 15 – 20 islands off the coast of Northumberland that are price a go to for wildlife recognizing 

• Segedunum Museum Wallsend >> Go to this web site that was constructed to protect the jap finish of Hadrian’s Wall and see the excavated fort and buildings 

• Sycamore Hole >> Probably the most photographed spots within the nation! 

• Housesteads Roman Fort >> Set on an escarpment on Hardian’s Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort provides you the chance to discover the stays of this historical fortress

• Vindolanda >> Discover the excavated stays of this fort and benefit from the museum to be taught in regards to the necessary artefacts discovered there 

• Dunstanburgh Fort >> Sitting in a dramatic coastal place, it is a magnificent instance of an early 14th century fort 

• Linhope Spout >> A spectacular waterfall that plunges 18m down the rock face

• Crammell Linn >> A fairly double waterfall the place a rock splits the stream of water down the cliffside

⭐️ A PDF transcript of this episode is offered to obtain right here

Helpful sources

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• E mail Marc to search out out extra about his excursions: mwakeman.nbnl@gmail.com