And if you have yet to choose somewhere to go, Northumberland is home to some of the UK’s most magnificent castles.
Here is a list of 13 highly rated castles as ranked by Tripadvisor ‘traveller favourites’.
5. Norham Castle
Norham Castle was one of the most important strongholds in the turbulent border region. It was besieged at least 13 times by the Scots, once for nearly a year by Robert Bruce. But it fell to James IV's heavy cannon in 1513 shortly before his defeat at Flodden Field. Photo: Jane Coltman
6. Edlingham Castle
Edlingham Castle dates mainly from the 14th century, although a 13th century manor house is probably concealed beneath the later fortifications against Scots invaders. Photo: Jane Coltman
7. Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle, which was used as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films, pictured from the Lion Bridge. Photo: Jane Coltman
8. Aydon Castle
Aydon Castle is set in secluded woodland a mile from the village of Corbridge. Almost completely intact, it is one of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th century fortified English manor house. Photo: English Heritage