The area covered by Northumbria Larder is Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Tees Valley. The Ancient Kingdom is a part of England rich in history, but perhaps not as well known, as it deserves to be.

Its reputation and fortunes were built on coal, lead, iron and steel making, engineering and shipbuilding, but there was still plenty of countryside left over for farming, large country houses and rural pursuits.

Today, the hills, valleys, forests, moor land and unspoilt beaches of the North East are proving a strong attraction for visitors. Many of the symbols of traditional industry have disappeared, but there are carefully restored relics and customs of bygone days to be found in imaginative museums and visitor centres.

A tradition that is still alive and well in Northumbria is producing quality food and drink. The food leans towards country fare, such as lamb, beef, pork, game, pies, cheese, bread, cakes and preserves. Despite the problems of the fishing industry, there is still a healthy demand for the produce of our seas and rivers. Salmon and trout are the two great freshwater fish to be found in the north of the region, while the North Sea is a generous source of prawn, crab and oysters. Small local breweries are still springing up in Northumbria, and surviving.

The food and drink produced in the region, much of it by members of Northumbria Larder, and served up in some excellent restaurants, is part of a huge mosaic of interesting experiences to be enjoyed by visitors.

The other attractions include beautiful scenery, wonderful wildlife, countryside activities, museums and art galleries, Hadrian's Wall and Roman legends, Christian Heritage, castles and battlefield and for those who enjoy night clubs, pubs, eating out, music venues and meeting lots of people in party mood, they are spoilt for choice in the North East, home to Northumbria Larder.