Occupying a strategic location in England’s far north, Northumberland has an enthralling frontier feel. We’ll start in the modern day at BBC Studios Newcastle, for a delve into the broadcasting world. We’ll explore Hexham and its spellbinding abbey, where a church has stood since AD 674. Amongst some fantastically preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall, we explore Vindolanda - an important Roman fort. Finally, we’ll delve into centuries of myths and legends at Bamburgh Castle - a fantastic end to our Northumberland short break.