About Northumberland

Northumberland is a county in the northeast of England. The county town is Morpeth. The county is bordered to the north by the Scottish Borders, to the west by Cumbria, to the south by County Durham and Tyne and Wear, and to the east by the North Sea. Northumberland is the northernmost county in England.The county has a population of just over 320,000 people and covers an area of almost 2,000 square miles. Northumberland is a largely rural county with a diverse landscape including coastline, moorland, hills and forests. The county is home to a number of historic sites and attractions including Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle.The economy of Northumberland is largely based on agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. Agriculture is an important sector with crops such as wheat, barley and potatoes being grown in the county. Tourism is also vital to the economy with visitors coming to see the historic sites and enjoy the countryside. Manufacturing industries in Northumberland include food processing, textiles and electronics.

Northumberland has a long and rich history. The county was originally part of the Kingdom of Northumbria which was founded in the 6th century. The kingdom was later conquered by the Vikings and then the Normans. Northumberland has been occupied by a number of different armies over the centuries including the Scots, English and even the Romans.

Today, Northumberland is a peaceful and beautiful county with much to offer visitors and residents alike