Meet the team
Jude Leitch
Director
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Responsible for general operation of Northumberland Tourism, development of tourism strategies and relationships with tourism businesses in Northumberland.
Favourite Northumbrian pastime
Eating homemade kipper pate at The Jolly Fisherman in Craster. The view overlooking Dunstanburgh Castle is breath-taking.
Cris Brown
Business & Marketing Manager
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Responsible for seasonal marketing campaigns, and managing all online and print advertising with Visit Northumberland.
Favourite thing to do in Northumberland
Walking my four dogs on Bamburgh Beach. With views to the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle towering above the dunes, it’s just fab!
James Nightingale
Online Marketing Executive
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Responsible for the maintenance of the Visit Northumberland and Northumberland Tourism websites, and managing the email and online marketing.
Favourite thing about Northumberland
The Northumbrian accent! As a Lancastrian lad, I fell in love with the North East tones through holidays in Northumberland from an early age.
Rachel Williamson
Business Development Executive
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Responsible for driving sales initiatives, customer relationships and business analytics. Rachel also coordinates the Group Travel Partnership.
Favourite thing about Northumberland
Without a doubt the walks. I'm all about 'let's get ready to ramble' and Northumberland offers the perfect setting to embark on an adventure. Walking up to the mythical Drake Stone and marvelling at the views is magical.
Sarah Davidson
Project Executive
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Responsible for ongoing projects with the business. Sarah also coordinates our PR and Social Media.
Favourite place in Northumberland
Hareshaw Linn – I love to take a walk up Hareshaw Linn, Bellingham a beautiful walk up through woodland up to the waterfall. So peaceful and beautiful. A great place to be with nature, you might even spot a red squirrel.
Lyndsey Pennington
Office Administrator
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Responsible for administrative support and ensuring the smooth running of the office.
Favourite place in Northumberland
I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie so love visiting our haunted castles accross Northumberland and scaring myself silly! Chillingham Castle is definitely one of my favourite ghostly spots.
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