England: Northumberland

The district of Northumberland is a visitor's gold mine of 14th-century castles, towers, and forts, the most famous being Hadrian's Wall, which was built over the ages in defense of England's northeast coast and border. Although the wall is being excavated, visitors can walk along the path for miles. Internet users can now examine numerous web sites that provide information about this district's history and religious heritage.

Other web sites provide vacationers with the option to plan and book their visits online. As this district is famous for its castles, the web outlines where each castle is, where to stay, what to see and do, and what the local attractions are. If you want to take a sneak peek of the scenery that awaits you, a site includes photos that were taken by local artists. A site also provides a search function to locate what hotel, bed and breakfast, or guesthouse is best for you.

The Internet also has a web site that provides photos and descriptions of many of the cottages that are available in this area, so visitors can make their reservations online. If you would like to make your travel arrangements ahead of time, you can review train schedules and make reservations online. Whether you are hoping to explore ancient castles on your own or planning to book guided tours, the World Wide Web is an excellent source of information on all there is to offer in this quiet and beautiful region of England.