The historic village of Warkworth.
The dramatic ruins of the castle dominate the pretty village whose main street is lined with Georgian and Victorian houses. There is a village shop/post office, gift shops, galleries and coffee shops. Restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes.
The castle was the main home of the Percy family until the 16th century.
Shakespeare set three of his scenes from Henry IV here.
The 14th century old stone bridge carried all traffic over the river Coquet for almost 600 years. The views have changed little since the middle ages.
  Warkworth Dunes beach, half mile from the Warkworth, is a classic Northumberland beach, gently shelving with soft sand above a high waterline, sheltered by sand dunes. It has a car park and picnic area.

Alnwick, historic market town.
Alnwick Castle is familiar from its appearance as Hogwarts School in Harry Potter films. Alnwick's stunning landscaped gardens feature an impressive tree house restaurant, a labyrinth and wonderful water cascade.

Druridge Bay has birdwatching and a woodland trail. Its miles of golden sand make it home to many wind assisted sports.

The Shieling is within touring distance of Hadrians Wall, Holy Island, Bamburgh, the Farne Islands, the Cheviots, Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water. There is s much to see and do in these ares of outstanding natural beauty that you will find one week is just not enough.

Other Things to Do and See.
Apart from walking, cycling and horse riding, the area offers numerous other recreational activities. Golfers will find many excellent courses nearby, anglers are served by well stocked rivers and lakes and water sports are well catered for. Daily markets sell a wide vvariety of local produce.