Norham pronounced "Norrum" is a small town located between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Coldstream on the Scottish border which in Medieval times was the centre for Norhamshire, a part of Northumberland controlled by the Bishop of Durham.

Norham has a population of only 300 and so has the charm and character you would expect in a Northumbrian country town. It is steeped in history and is one of the most scenic locations in Rural Northumberland.

The village of Norham is dominated by the ruins of Norham Castle. Built in the latter half of the 12th century, it came under siege on several occasions during its 400 year history as a military stonghold. Its massive walls proved impenetrable during many of these attacks but when, in 1513, it was stormed by James IV, norham fell and was largely destroyed.

About 7 miles east of Norham, you will find the Coastal Town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Berwick, like the rest of the region, was once besieged by war. This turbulent past is evident throughout the town, with the most prominent feature being the Elizabethan walls, arguably the finest surviving walls of their date in Europe.

While the Walls are a large focal point of the town, the three bridges spanning the Tweed from Tweedmouth into Berwick make for a unforgettable entrance to the town. Dating between the oldest of 1625 and the newest of 1927- once the route of the main A1 into Scotland.

Travelling south into the dramatic county of Northumberland, you will find Lindisfarne - known locally as Holy Island - this is a unique village only accessible via a causeway that lies beneath the sea at high tide, becoming apparent when the waters recede each day.

Away from the coast, and some thirty miles to the south, the market town of Alnwick shows signs of a rich heritage and a spectacular recent visitor attraction in the shape of The Alnwick Garden - a £14m project kick-started by her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland which spans a 12 acre area site that is filled with exuberant colours, dancing water and now Europe's largest wooden tree house.

Travelling further south you will find the vibrant city of Newcastle Upon Tyne, the City has the largest shopping centre in Europe (The Metro Centre), good Museums and a fantastic night life.

Whatever you plan to do during your stay, you will never run out of things to do.