Welcome...

to the wild and windswept shores of the Northumberland Coast

 

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The Northumberland Coast AONB is among the finest landscapes in the country and, in 1958, one of the first AONBs to be designated.

The 138 square kilometres of the AONB contain a most dramatic and varied landscape. The area is renowned for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs, imposing castles and isolated islands. Amidst this striking landscape is the evidence of an area steeped in human history, covering 7000 years of human activity, conflict and spiritual pursuit.

A host of national and international conservation designations also testify to the great variety of wildlife found in the AONB.

In this site you can find out more about what makes the AONB special, how it is cared for, ways to enjoy and explore the area, latest news and events.

This year is very special for the Northumberlands Coast AONB as it was 50 years ago that the Northumberland Coast was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A number of events have been organised to celebrate the specieal features of the AONB the first of which is a photographic competition. See useful links for competition rules and come on let us see your best images.

 

Download AONB Design Guide for the Built Environment