Explore Northumberland’s coastline, castles and coves. Admire blazing sunsets, discover hidden bays, and relish excellent food on our pristine coastline. Don’t go anywhere without your dog? They’re allowed on most of Northumberland’s beaches throughout the year. Why not visit the enchanting Holy Island of Lindisfarne, a remote island located on the NE coast, it was here in 635AD that St Aidan left Iona to set up his monastery and from where the Christian message spread to the rest of the world.