Locations in the book

Because the Wife in the North blog and book rarely, if ever, reference locations within Northumberland by name, we decided to take Wifey out for the day to discover what she really thinks of the attractions she alludes to time and time again. Click on the links below to find out what the attractions are and, more importantly, what Wifey has to say...

THe grim and massive beauty of Bamburgh CastleCastles and historic sites of Northumberland

"…once the capital of Northumbria…it’s grim and massive beauty dominate the coastline." P.42
-Bamburgh Castle
The seemingly "hand moulded" Cheviot is the highest point in Northumberland National ParkCoast and countryside of Northumberland

"You would think a hand had moulded the land, its curves caught with all the perfection of a sleeping eve." P.186
-Cheviot Hills, Northumberland National Park
The fishing village of Seahouses is the launching point for boat trips to the Farne IslandsTowns and villages of Northumberland

"This is like the holidays I had as a child – the sort of place I’d like to live." P.143
-Seahouses
The fountains of Alnwick Garden are ideal for cooling off the rowdy kidsGardens of Northumberland

"We watched sea spill down stone stairs (and) chased each other through avenues of pink blushed blossom." P.177
-Alnwick Garden