Northumbria Microlights

Taking to the air in a microlight is either thrilling or terrifying - there's rarely a middle ground. Northumbria Microlights, just outside Morpeth, offers the chance to experience both, with a proper bird's-eye view of the Northumberland countryside that you simply won't get from the ground.

You're strapped into a tiny aircraft with minimal fuselage between you and the sky. It's exhilarating rather than comfortable, but that's rather the point. The flights sweep across farmland and forest, and on a clear day you can trace the landscape for miles. It's not a sightseeing tour in the conventional sense - this is about the raw experience of flight itself.

This appeals to thrill-seekers and anyone who fancies a story worth telling afterwards. It's not for the faint-hearted or those who get queasy in small planes. You'll need around two hours total, including briefing and prep. Kids might do it from a certain age, but check with the operator first - it's not a family default activity.

While exact pricing and opening hours aren't immediately available online, you'll want to ring ahead and book. The location is brilliantly positioned for a Northumberland break - you're barely ten minutes from Bockenfield Country Holiday Park and Felmoor Country Park, both excellent bases. Use it as a half-day adventure sandwiched between proper walking country. Worth doing once? Absolutely. Worth planning a whole holiday around? Only if you're genuinely keen on aviation.