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Northumberland with kids
Castles above empty beaches, dark skies and Hadrian's Wall.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Bamburgh and Alnwick castles
- Boat trip to the Farne Islands puffins
- Holy Island at low tide
- Stargazing at Kielder Observatory
Worth knowing
- Check the tide tables before driving across to Holy Island.
- The North Sea is cold, even in August.
What a week in Northumberland costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £1,260 for a family room or apartment and £945 to spend in May, one of the best months to go. That's about £2,205 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £1,785.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £1,785 |
| February | Cheap | £1,785 |
| March | Normal | £1,995 |
| April | Busy | £2,205 |
| MayBest | Busy | £2,205 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £2,205 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £2,471 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £2,618 |
| SeptemberBest | Busy | £2,205 |
| October | Normal | £1,995 |
| November | Cheap | £1,785 |
| December | Normal | £1,995 |
Travel isn't included. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Northumberland are May, June, July, August and September. It's cheapest in January, February and November. July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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