'Postcard-pretty' village with one of UK's 'loveliest high streets'

Between and Kielder, Northumberland is home to some beautiful . But there's another, lesser-known village with one of the UK's 'loveliest high streets' that's just as worthy of

Corbridge is a quiet Northumberland village located in the Tyne Valley, 16 miles west of . It was originally built as a Roman town over 2,000 years ago and to this day its winding streets, old buildings and rich history make it a popular destination with tourists up and down the country.

But it's Corbridge's high street that has attracted attention recently, with naming it as one of the UK's "loveliest" earlier this year. The village is known for its large number of independent businesses, with the marketplace featuring a baker, traditional grocer, art shop and more.

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The Times described the high street as "fantastic", as well as a place where people can indulge in more "niche" interests, including textile exhibitions, beer festivals and steam rallies at various points throughout the year.

“If you’re visiting this postcard-pretty Northumberland town to indulge one of these niche interests, the good news is there’s a fantastic high street too," they wrote earlier this year.

"Try Baby at the Bank for cute kidswear, sold in a former bank; or there’s RE for furniture ('an eclectic mix of the raRE, REmarkable, REcycled, REscued and REstored') and Corbridge Larder, where you can stock up on fine local foods — chutneys, pies, cakes — after taste-testing them in the adjoining café. The Angel of Corbridge, built in 1569, is a lovely pub with rooms, moments from St Andrew’s Church and Market Place — the venue for many of the above events.”

Even if you're not a big shopping fan, with secret streets and courtyards aplenty, there's plenty to keep you interested while walking around the village. Particular highlights include St Helen's backstreet, as well as Bishop's and Old Bakery Yards.

You can also visit the Pele Tower by St Andrew's Church in the market place, which is now a historic Game of Thrones-style pub which "has to be experienced to be believed". St Andrew's Church, meanwhile, is one of Britain's oldest churches, and is open to visitors every day.

Corbridge was once a bustling town and supply base where Romans and civilians alike could pick up food and other provisions. Much of Corbridge's vast history and Roman heritage can still be seen today, and you can walk through the former town's streets and experience a time-capsule of Roman life.

And if you fancy even more history, you can go on to explore more of Hadrian's Wall further north, too. Hexham, its Abbey and old Gaol are just a miles west from Corbridge, while Aydon Castle lies just one mile outside of the village.