
A county loved by residents and visitors alike, Northumberland has become increasingly more popular in the years since the Covid pandemic. But its fascinating history and beautiful landscapes have never been a secret to those in the North East.
Home to more castles than any other county in England, it’s got a rich history too – but do you know the only one that’s never fallen to the Scots? Likewise, can you pick out which Roman landmark is closest to where the world famous Sycamore Gap tree once stood?
We’ve put together a quiz below with ten questions on topics across Northumberland’s history, geography, people and culture. Have a go to test your knowledge and learn some fun facts about England’s most northerly county in the process.
Each question comes with a choice of four answers to make things a little easier. Let us know how many you got right in the comments section below.
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