Northumberland: A Cinematic Frontier

Northumberland is a place of vast horizons and heavy history, a county where the land still feels etched by its role as a wild northern frontier. This is a landscape defined by dramatic contrasts: rugged ridges, the haunting beauty of the coast, and more castles than any other county in England. It is a territory of light and shadow that has long captivated filmmakers, offering a sense of scale and atmosphere that is increasingly rare.

Our featured Northumberland experience invites you to step inside this cinematic narrative. On this dedicated full-day tour, we retrace the footsteps of DCI Vera Stanhope across Newcastle, Tyneside, and the Northumberland coast. Led by expert hosts, you will visit over 15 iconic filming locations from the hit ITV series, exploring the real-life backdrops that give the show its grit and soul. Discover the untamed beauty of the North through the lens of one of its most enduring modern legends.