In this study, Northumberland has been ranked as the 4th best place to live in the UK, and if you read on, you can find out why!…Place to Live 2015 — Where did your region rank?

The 10 prettiest villages in Northumberland

1. Seahouses. Seahouses is best known as the gateway to the Farne Islands but there is more to this Northumberland village than simply seabirds and puffins.
2. Craster.
3. Warkworth.
4. Corbridge.
5. Alnmouth.
6. Elsdon.
7. Belsay.
8. Beadnell.

Northumberland is widely accepted as one of England’s great counties. Historic castles, famous battlefields, beautiful coastlines and unrivalled scenery all come together to make the county one our of nation’s crown jewels.

Not only famed for grand architecture and landscapes, Northumberland is also the birth place of many notable figures of British history. The most prominent figure is the British Prime Minister, Charles 2nd Earl Grey. He came from a long established seat at Howick Hall, Gardens & Arboretum.

For the coast as already mentioned, Berwick, Seahouses, Bamburgh, Alnmouth, Warkworth, Amble plus others. For the South and Hadrians Wall Hexham, Corebridge etc. For inland central/North, Wooler and Rothbury are good options. If you want a larger town then there are the South East towns, Morpeth, Ashington, Blyth etc.

These are the best places to begin your house hunt in Northumberland, according to house-hunting site Zoopla.

1. Alnwick. Unfortunately the castle isn’t for sale, but Alnwick has plenty of period terraced and stone townhouses.
2. Ashington.
3. Berwick-upon-Tweed.
4. Morpeth.

Visit these rooftops, parks, observation decks and cemeteries for the most stunning views of New York City When you’re in Gotham, checking out the top New York attractions is a must, especially for the best views.

Take a walk on the remote beaches of North Shore and Sandham Bay or spend the evening exploring the charming village shops and cafes, there’s much to see on this serene island, and once you’ve seen it for yourself you’ll see why it has captured the hearts of so many of its visitors.

Walking along the abandoned elevated train tracks of the High Line not only gives you stunning sight-lines of lower Manhattan and midtown, but also lets you become part of the city’s skyline.

Tucked away in Central Park this whimsical Victorian Folly—a beautiful structure without a true purpose—was designed by Calvert Vaux, one of the park’s architects, in 1865. From its two balconies you’ll have the best views of the park’s most popular spots including the Delacorte Theater, the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond and the Ramble.