There’s no denying that Nottinghamshire is a beautiful part of England, but it’s fair to say that other areas across the country are equally as picturesque.
Nottinghamshire’s location in the middle of the country makes it an ideal base to explore some of the other beauty spots that our great nation has to offer.
For instance, within two-and-a-half hours you can reach the border with Wales, while the East Anglian coast is a three-and-a-half hour drive.
Head north and you’ll of course reach many stunning areas of natural beauty including the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
But we think the pick of the bunch is Northumberland, which borders Scotland.
Reaching Northumberland from the Midlands is easy - simply follow the A1 for just over three hours and you’ll be there.
With so much to offer, including Alnwick Castle and Hadrian’s Wall, we’ve picked 15 amazing attractions in Northumberland that you can visit in a day and back from the East Midlands.
1. Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park get a 4.7 rating. Photo: supplied
2. Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle, a jewel in the crown of the Northumberland coast, gets a 4.7 rating. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Cragside
Cragside, near Rothbury, managed by The National Trust, was the home and creation of Victorian industrialist William Armstrong. It gets a 4.8 Google rating. Photo: Pixabay
4. Coast AONB
It's not always warm enough to sunbathe on Beadnell beach but the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a highlight of any trip to the county. It gets a 4.8 Google rating. Photo: Ian Smith