Imogen’s guidebook
Warkworth
Dominated by the magnificent Warkworth Castle standing out against the skyline is the ancient village of Warkworth that is anything but a museum. Built on a rocky spur encircled by a loop of the River Coquet, the main street of Warkworth has the castle at one end, while church of St Lawrence with its towering 100-foot spire is at the other.
Act as king or queen for the day in the extensive remains of Warkworth Castle, the ancient seat of the Percy family. The castle features in Shakespeare’s Henry IV too.
Be rowed across the River Coquet by Warkworth Hermitage’s boatman. Accessible by boat only, this remarkable 14th century chapel is hewn from the rock face. Once the home of monks who prayed for the souls of the Dukes of Northumberland, today you might catch sight of seals and otters swimming up to this curious cave-like chapel.
Wander around the village’s artisan shops, restaurants and welcoming inns and enjoy a cone of homemade ice cream from nearby Morwick Dairy, just outside the village. Take a riverside stroll or a 15-minute walk takes you from the village towards Warkworth Golf Course and a spectacular sandy beach overlooking the RSPB reserve of Coquet Island.
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Warkworth
Dominated by the magnificent Warkworth Castle standing out against the skyline is the ancient village of Warkworth that is anything but a museum. Built on a rocky spur encircled by a loop of the River Coquet, the main street of Warkworth has the castle at one end, while church of St Lawrence with its towering 100-foot spire is at the other.
Act as king or queen for the day in the extensive remains of Warkworth Castle, the ancient seat of the Percy family. The castle features in Shakespeare’s Henry IV too.
Be rowed across the River Coquet by Warkworth Hermitage’s boatman. Accessible by boat only, this remarkable 14th century chapel is hewn from the rock face. Once the home of monks who prayed for the souls of the Dukes of Northumberland, today you might catch sight of seals and otters swimming up to this curious cave-like chapel.
Wander around the village’s artisan shops, restaurants and welcoming inns and enjoy a cone of homemade ice cream from nearby Morwick Dairy, just outside the village. Take a riverside stroll or a 15-minute walk takes you from the village towards Warkworth Golf Course and a spectacular sandy beach overlooking the RSPB reserve of Coquet Island.
Warkworth Beach is less than a mile away from historic Warkworth village, between Birling Carrs and Amble Breakwater. Visitors who make the trip are rewarded with a vast expanse of pristine, golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see.
Whether you’ve come here to sunbathe, play beach games or simply to go for a long, bracing walk, there’s always going to be plenty of space.
From the beach there are fine views, looking northwards towards Alnmouth, or across the waters towards Coquet Island, now an RSPB reserve.
To access the beach, either take a 20 minute walk from the village or park your car in the car park close to Warkworth Golf Club from which the beach is a shorter walk.
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Warkworth Beach
Warkworth Beach is less than a mile away from historic Warkworth village, between Birling Carrs and Amble Breakwater. Visitors who make the trip are rewarded with a vast expanse of pristine, golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see.
Whether you’ve come here to sunbathe, play beach games or simply to go for a long, bracing walk, there’s always going to be plenty of space.
From the beach there are fine views, looking northwards towards Alnmouth, or across the waters towards Coquet Island, now an RSPB reserve.
To access the beach, either take a 20 minute walk from the village or park your car in the car park close to Warkworth Golf Club from which the beach is a shorter walk.
The magnificent cross-shaped keep of Warkworth, crowning a hilltop rising steeply above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in Northumberland.
The castle's most famous owners were the Percy family, whose lion badge can be seen carved on many parts of their stronghold. Wielding almost kingly power in the north, their influence reached its apogee under the first Earl of Northumberland and his son 'Harry Hotspur', hero of many Border ballads as the bane of Scots raiders and a dominant character in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV'.
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Warkworth kastali
Castle TerraceThe magnificent cross-shaped keep of Warkworth, crowning a hilltop rising steeply above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in Northumberland.
The castle's most famous owners were the Percy family, whose lion badge can be seen carved on many parts of their stronghold. Wielding almost kingly power in the north, their influence reached its apogee under the first Earl of Northumberland and his son 'Harry Hotspur', hero of many Border ballads as the bane of Scots raiders and a dominant character in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV'.
Continue your Warkworth adventure by taking a walk half a mile up river followed by a boat trip to discover the Hermitage, a religious building carved out of the rock.
Enjoy the peaceful setting of this hidden gem, which was probably built as a private chapel for the first Earl of Northumberland.
The Hermitage is open on certain days. Check Hermitage opening times with English Heritage.
Warkworth Hermitage
Continue your Warkworth adventure by taking a walk half a mile up river followed by a boat trip to discover the Hermitage, a religious building carved out of the rock.
Enjoy the peaceful setting of this hidden gem, which was probably built as a private chapel for the first Earl of Northumberland.
The Hermitage is open on certain days. Check Hermitage opening times with English Heritage.
Exploring
Moving North up the Northumberland coast from Warkworth, the winding road of the coastal route offers spectacular views of Alnmouth. The village is almost picture postcard perfect with its colourful cottages, at it's best on a sunny day when the tide is out revealing the vast expanses of golden sand. Located approximately 5 miles East of Alnwick,
Alnmouth beach is a curved sandy beach to the north of the estuary. It is popular with locals and visitors throughout the year. There is a lovely variety of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, gift shops and a golf course for visitors to enjoy.
Parking in Alnmouth is easy, there is a large public car park right on the sea front (watch out for flying golf balls as you drive through the golf course though!) take the first left as you enter the village onto The Wynd and then your first left again as you go down the hill. The car park on the sea front is not free in the Spring and Summer season, when there is an attendant collecting at it's entrance before the golf course.
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Alnmouth
Moving North up the Northumberland coast from Warkworth, the winding road of the coastal route offers spectacular views of Alnmouth. The village is almost picture postcard perfect with its colourful cottages, at it's best on a sunny day when the tide is out revealing the vast expanses of golden sand. Located approximately 5 miles East of Alnwick,
Alnmouth beach is a curved sandy beach to the north of the estuary. It is popular with locals and visitors throughout the year. There is a lovely variety of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, gift shops and a golf course for visitors to enjoy.
Parking in Alnmouth is easy, there is a large public car park right on the sea front (watch out for flying golf balls as you drive through the golf course though!) take the first left as you enter the village onto The Wynd and then your first left again as you go down the hill. The car park on the sea front is not free in the Spring and Summer season, when there is an attendant collecting at it's entrance before the golf course.
A day or two can be spent visiting Alnwick Castle, the home of the Percy Family and the multi award winning Alnwick Garden.
Alnwick Castle has featured in several films including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) and Downton Abbey (2019).
The Alnwick Garden has something for everyone... 12 acres of meandering and magnificent Gardens are home to the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard, a Grand Cascade comprising 120 water jets and the worlds largest Treehouse Restaurant.
For the safety of all their guests, only assistance dogs are allowed into The Alnwick Garden.
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Alnwick
A day or two can be spent visiting Alnwick Castle, the home of the Percy Family and the multi award winning Alnwick Garden.
Alnwick Castle has featured in several films including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) and Downton Abbey (2019).
The Alnwick Garden has something for everyone... 12 acres of meandering and magnificent Gardens are home to the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard, a Grand Cascade comprising 120 water jets and the worlds largest Treehouse Restaurant.
For the safety of all their guests, only assistance dogs are allowed into The Alnwick Garden.
Amble is known locally as the “friendliest port”. The Town is a popular place for holidays with it's pleasant harbour, marina, pods and proximity to beautiful beaches.
Coquet Island is just a mile off the coast and is an RSPB designated site of special scientific interest. It is also home to some 35,000 nesting birds in summer and a seal colony over 600 strong. Boat trips out to the Coquet to see the wildlife run daily throughout the summer and leave from the harbour.
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Amble
Amble is known locally as the “friendliest port”. The Town is a popular place for holidays with it's pleasant harbour, marina, pods and proximity to beautiful beaches.
Coquet Island is just a mile off the coast and is an RSPB designated site of special scientific interest. It is also home to some 35,000 nesting birds in summer and a seal colony over 600 strong. Boat trips out to the Coquet to see the wildlife run daily throughout the summer and leave from the harbour.
Berwick is the most Northerly town in England, famous for its Elizabethan Walls, three iconic bridges, thriving culture scene, wildlife and beaches.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is just a stone's throw from the Scottish Border. The town changed hands 13 times during 300 years of Border warfare, a vivid history which can be experienced best by walking the Elizabethan Walls.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick is the most Northerly town in England, famous for its Elizabethan Walls, three iconic bridges, thriving culture scene, wildlife and beaches.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is just a stone's throw from the Scottish Border. The town changed hands 13 times during 300 years of Border warfare, a vivid history which can be experienced best by walking the Elizabethan Walls.
Stunning architecture, picturesque parks, and a bloody history are all waiting to be explored in Hexham. Immerse yourself in stories about the Vikings, historical criminal families or ‘Border Reivers’, and the Anglo-Saxon Abbey.
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Hexham
Stunning architecture, picturesque parks, and a bloody history are all waiting to be explored in Hexham. Immerse yourself in stories about the Vikings, historical criminal families or ‘Border Reivers’, and the Anglo-Saxon Abbey.
Rothbury, a hillside town, is at the heart of Northumberland’s countryside. This traditional market town is a peaceful and picturesque haven, which is built of the same mellow sandstone as the rolling hills that surround it.
There is a bustling high street, winding walking routes and romantic riverbanks, is the perfect place for a short walk.
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Rothbury
Rothbury, a hillside town, is at the heart of Northumberland’s countryside. This traditional market town is a peaceful and picturesque haven, which is built of the same mellow sandstone as the rolling hills that surround it.
There is a bustling high street, winding walking routes and romantic riverbanks, is the perfect place for a short walk.
A long history of fishing makes the popular village of Seahouses both fascinating and beautiful. Experience local wildlife and gorgeous beaches, enjoy fresh fish and chips and crazy golf, and take a scenic walk along the harbour.
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Seahouses
A long history of fishing makes the popular village of Seahouses both fascinating and beautiful. Experience local wildlife and gorgeous beaches, enjoy fresh fish and chips and crazy golf, and take a scenic walk along the harbour.
Wooler offers that middle-of-nowhere feeling while still having a market town buzz, combining home comforts with countryside. You can be hiking the Cheviot Hills one moment and trying local beers in the next.
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Wooler
Wooler offers that middle-of-nowhere feeling while still having a market town buzz, combining home comforts with countryside. You can be hiking the Cheviot Hills one moment and trying local beers in the next.
Food scene
The cafe in Warkworth serves the very best of Northumberland produce. They are open every day from 9am-7pm serving breakfast 9am-12pm, lunch 12-6pm and afternoon tea 3-6pm. Tea, coffee and homebaked cakes and scones are served all day.
It is fully licensed serving a great selection of beers, wines, ciders and gins. The cosy cafe has two log burning stoves to warm you up on cooler days and on warmer days we have a beautiful sheltered courtyard full of colourful plants and pots.
Dogs and muddy boots are very welcome. They do not take bookings in the cafe, just turn up, if they are busy they operate a waiting list and will get you a table as soon as they can.
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Bertram's
19 Bridge StThe cafe in Warkworth serves the very best of Northumberland produce. They are open every day from 9am-7pm serving breakfast 9am-12pm, lunch 12-6pm and afternoon tea 3-6pm. Tea, coffee and homebaked cakes and scones are served all day.
It is fully licensed serving a great selection of beers, wines, ciders and gins. The cosy cafe has two log burning stoves to warm you up on cooler days and on warmer days we have a beautiful sheltered courtyard full of colourful plants and pots.
Dogs and muddy boots are very welcome. They do not take bookings in the cafe, just turn up, if they are busy they operate a waiting list and will get you a table as soon as they can.
Located adjacent to the Market Place near the junction between Castle Street and Bridge Street, the Hermitage Inn serves meals daily.
Inside the Hermitage, guests can appreciate the tastefully restored decor and surroundings which give clues to the Inn’s long history and status in the village.
Hermitage Inn
23 Castle StLocated adjacent to the Market Place near the junction between Castle Street and Bridge Street, the Hermitage Inn serves meals daily.
Inside the Hermitage, guests can appreciate the tastefully restored decor and surroundings which give clues to the Inn’s long history and status in the village.
The Masons Arms is a warm inviting local pub in the heart of the Village of Warkworth, with scrumptious Food Menu & great selection of Beers, Real Ales, Wines, Spirits and Soft Drinks. There is a pleasant beer garden to the rear and a pizza shack during the summer.
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Masons Arms
3 Dial PlThe Masons Arms is a warm inviting local pub in the heart of the Village of Warkworth, with scrumptious Food Menu & great selection of Beers, Real Ales, Wines, Spirits and Soft Drinks. There is a pleasant beer garden to the rear and a pizza shack during the summer.
From fish and chips, locally smoked seafood and freshly steamed mussels to an array of delicious seasonal specials, Fish Shack welcomes all. Situated on Amble’s beautiful harbour, Fish Shack is a cosy, rustic eatery that was purpose built using the old ‘Sea Quest’ boat. Fish Shack boasts amazing views and great service in a relaxed atmosphere.
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The Fish Shack
29 Harbour RdFrom fish and chips, locally smoked seafood and freshly steamed mussels to an array of delicious seasonal specials, Fish Shack welcomes all. Situated on Amble’s beautiful harbour, Fish Shack is a cosy, rustic eatery that was purpose built using the old ‘Sea Quest’ boat. Fish Shack boasts amazing views and great service in a relaxed atmosphere.
Radcliffes cafe bar was born in August 2018, our vision being to bring a continental style cafe bar to Amble. The inspiration behind this dream came from our adventures motorcycling across Europe enjoying the beers, food and culture along the way. With this in mind we bring you specialist draught and bottled beers, fine wines and gins from around Europe. We also serve locally roasted coffee and hot beverages perfectly accompanied by our choice of scones and home baked goodies.
Radcliffes Cafe Bar
Radcliffes cafe bar was born in August 2018, our vision being to bring a continental style cafe bar to Amble. The inspiration behind this dream came from our adventures motorcycling across Europe enjoying the beers, food and culture along the way. With this in mind we bring you specialist draught and bottled beers, fine wines and gins from around Europe. We also serve locally roasted coffee and hot beverages perfectly accompanied by our choice of scones and home baked goodies.
Rossini restaurant Amble
47-49 High StLocal cuisine, Italian, Pizza, Sicilian, Southern-Italian.
The Taj Mahal serves a range of Indian dishes for both eating in and take away.
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Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
2-4 Queen StreetThe Taj Mahal serves a range of Indian dishes for both eating in and take away.
The Red Lion Inn is situated in the coastal village & heart of Alnmouth, Northumberland. It is a traditional, family run, 18th Century Coaching Inn that’s a welcome retreat for those looking to drink some of the finest local beers they have to offer.
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The Red Lion Inn
22 Northumberland StThe Red Lion Inn is situated in the coastal village & heart of Alnmouth, Northumberland. It is a traditional, family run, 18th Century Coaching Inn that’s a welcome retreat for those looking to drink some of the finest local beers they have to offer.
The Northumberland Arms in Felton is well known for fantastic food, with a seasonal menu popular with both our locals and visitors from further afield. The chefs pride themselves on their creative dishes, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Originally a Coaching Inn built by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland, in the 1820s, the building has been lovingly restored to offer all modern luxuries while still maintaining all the charm of its past.
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The Northumberland Arms
The PethThe Northumberland Arms in Felton is well known for fantastic food, with a seasonal menu popular with both our locals and visitors from further afield. The chefs pride themselves on their creative dishes, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Originally a Coaching Inn built by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland, in the 1820s, the building has been lovingly restored to offer all modern luxuries while still maintaining all the charm of its past.
The Castle Inn at Bamburgh serves pub food throughout the day. It has a U shaped bar with wood panelling thorough out adorned with old photos some of which are of the fishing trade. Both sides look like they were originally much smaller; note the cornices on the left hand side. There are two fires; the one to the right is a traditional style range.
The extension to the back provides an airy restaurant, through which a large terrace and pub garden can be found.
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The Castle Inn
7 Front StThe Castle Inn at Bamburgh serves pub food throughout the day. It has a U shaped bar with wood panelling thorough out adorned with old photos some of which are of the fishing trade. Both sides look like they were originally much smaller; note the cornices on the left hand side. There are two fires; the one to the right is a traditional style range.
The extension to the back provides an airy restaurant, through which a large terrace and pub garden can be found.
The Craster Arms is situated in the heart of Beadnell, a sleepy fishing village on the Northumberland Coast.
They’re open all day and have a wide selection of beers, wines, spirits and local ales. They’ve an extensive food menu, that includes light lunches and sandwiches alongside a range of evening meals. Their home made burgers and giant beer battered north sea cod are loved by locals and visitors alike.
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Craster Arms Hotel
2-4 The WyndingThe Craster Arms is situated in the heart of Beadnell, a sleepy fishing village on the Northumberland Coast.
They’re open all day and have a wide selection of beers, wines, spirits and local ales. They’ve an extensive food menu, that includes light lunches and sandwiches alongside a range of evening meals. Their home made burgers and giant beer battered north sea cod are loved by locals and visitors alike.
Attractions
The Aln Valley Railway (AVR) aims to rebuild the branch line first opened in 1850 linking Alnmouth station to the historic town of Alnwick. This will facilitate access from the East Coast Main Line to a range of major attractions including Alnwick Castle, the Alnwick Garden, Barter Books, and the Bailiffgate Museum.
Short train rides begin! They will be offered on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays whenever possible.
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Aln Valley Railway
The Aln Valley Railway (AVR) aims to rebuild the branch line first opened in 1850 linking Alnmouth station to the historic town of Alnwick. This will facilitate access from the East Coast Main Line to a range of major attractions including Alnwick Castle, the Alnwick Garden, Barter Books, and the Bailiffgate Museum.
Short train rides begin! They will be offered on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays whenever possible.
Dubbed the ‘Windsor of the North,’ Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the country and has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years.
Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK’s most significant heritage destinations and best days out in Northumberland.
The Castle’s rich history is brimming with drama, intrigue and extraordinary people; from a gunpowder plotter and visionary collectors, to decadent hosts and medieval England’s most celebrated knight: Harry Hotspur.
Alnwick Castle most recently featured in Transformers: The Last Knight, and as the magnificent Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey's 2015 and 2016 Christmas specials. Having already featured as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films, as well as appearing in Elizabeth and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, among others, the castle is no stranger to film crews!
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Alnwick kastali
Dubbed the ‘Windsor of the North,’ Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the country and has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years.
Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK’s most significant heritage destinations and best days out in Northumberland.
The Castle’s rich history is brimming with drama, intrigue and extraordinary people; from a gunpowder plotter and visionary collectors, to decadent hosts and medieval England’s most celebrated knight: Harry Hotspur.
Alnwick Castle most recently featured in Transformers: The Last Knight, and as the magnificent Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey's 2015 and 2016 Christmas specials. Having already featured as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films, as well as appearing in Elizabeth and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, among others, the castle is no stranger to film crews!
The Alnwick Garden is one of the world’s most ambitious new gardens. The Duchess of Northumberland’s vision for a forgotten plot is now a truly 21st century experience full of imagination, inspiration and fun. Designed by Jacques and Peter Wirtz, The Garden is a wonderful combination of spaces, themes, quirkiness and play.
From the tranquility of the Cherry Orchard, the excitement of the Grand Cascade and the mysteries of the Bamboo Labyrinth, to the Serpent Garden’s spell-binding water sculptures, the intrigue of the Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest tree houses – there is plenty to surprise and delight.
The Garden is a space designed to be enjoyed by all your senses, with a collection of over 4,000 plant varieties to discover, thousands of seasonal blooms and countless opportunities to get wet and play in The Garden’s water sculptures
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Alnwick garðurinn
Denwick LaneThe Alnwick Garden is one of the world’s most ambitious new gardens. The Duchess of Northumberland’s vision for a forgotten plot is now a truly 21st century experience full of imagination, inspiration and fun. Designed by Jacques and Peter Wirtz, The Garden is a wonderful combination of spaces, themes, quirkiness and play.
From the tranquility of the Cherry Orchard, the excitement of the Grand Cascade and the mysteries of the Bamboo Labyrinth, to the Serpent Garden’s spell-binding water sculptures, the intrigue of the Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest tree houses – there is plenty to surprise and delight.
The Garden is a space designed to be enjoyed by all your senses, with a collection of over 4,000 plant varieties to discover, thousands of seasonal blooms and countless opportunities to get wet and play in The Garden’s water sculptures
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery is an award-winning, independent family-friendly Accredited Museum with a permanent exhibition exploring 10,000 years of local history. Its Gallery hosts an exciting programme of art, textile and history-based exhibitions. Established in 2002, it is located in a Grade 2 listed former church in the medieval market town of Alnwick. It is a volunteer led and run charity, fully accessible and open 6 days a week including bank holidays.
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Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery
14 BailiffgateBailiffgate Museum & Gallery is an award-winning, independent family-friendly Accredited Museum with a permanent exhibition exploring 10,000 years of local history. Its Gallery hosts an exciting programme of art, textile and history-based exhibitions. Established in 2002, it is located in a Grade 2 listed former church in the medieval market town of Alnwick. It is a volunteer led and run charity, fully accessible and open 6 days a week including bank holidays.
Barter Books is a secondhand bookshop - one that is based on the swap system.
The shop has many extra features: open fires in the Winter, beloved by all. The Station Buffet with good plain food, coffee, tea and cookies. Plus Paradise, the new ice cream parlour.
A model railway acting as a link between the book columns of the central room, along with poetry lines. Three stunning 40-foot murals. Numerous restored station features. Generous seating.
A children's room with enough toys to allow parents and grandparents to browse elsewhere in peace - provided one guardian is left to look after the children! And a whole huge room lined with over forty glass cases containing many of the more interesting antiquarian books.
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Barter Books
Barter Books is a secondhand bookshop - one that is based on the swap system.
The shop has many extra features: open fires in the Winter, beloved by all. The Station Buffet with good plain food, coffee, tea and cookies. Plus Paradise, the new ice cream parlour.
A model railway acting as a link between the book columns of the central room, along with poetry lines. Three stunning 40-foot murals. Numerous restored station features. Generous seating.
A children's room with enough toys to allow parents and grandparents to browse elsewhere in peace - provided one guardian is left to look after the children! And a whole huge room lined with over forty glass cases containing many of the more interesting antiquarian books.
Experience Northumberland at a different level from magnificent Bamburgh Castle.
Whether it’s the thrill of seeing the coast open out beneath you, with mesmerising views towards the Farne Islands, Holy Island and Bamburgh village that you just can’t see from anywhere else. Or glorious staterooms, filled with treasures from around the world, including the castle’s centrepiece – The King’s Hall, discover a castle like no other.
Standing guard above the spectacular Northumberland coastline for over 1,400 years, step through centuries of history at our nine-acre site.
Explore the real Last Kingdom, an Anglo Saxon citadel where saint kings ruled the Kingdom of Northumbria. A Norman stronghold, Royal seat and the first castle in the world to fall to gunpowder.
And discover the magic of Bamburgh Castle that captured the heart and mind of one of the Victorian’s greatest inventors, William George Armstrong.
Bamburgh Castle remains the private, family seat of the Armstrongs to this day and has starred in countless films and small screen productions, from Transformers The Last Knight, to Netflix hit Frontier and moistures recently The Last Kingdom.
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Bamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingExperience Northumberland at a different level from magnificent Bamburgh Castle.
Whether it’s the thrill of seeing the coast open out beneath you, with mesmerising views towards the Farne Islands, Holy Island and Bamburgh village that you just can’t see from anywhere else. Or glorious staterooms, filled with treasures from around the world, including the castle’s centrepiece – The King’s Hall, discover a castle like no other.
Standing guard above the spectacular Northumberland coastline for over 1,400 years, step through centuries of history at our nine-acre site.
Explore the real Last Kingdom, an Anglo Saxon citadel where saint kings ruled the Kingdom of Northumbria. A Norman stronghold, Royal seat and the first castle in the world to fall to gunpowder.
And discover the magic of Bamburgh Castle that captured the heart and mind of one of the Victorian’s greatest inventors, William George Armstrong.
Bamburgh Castle remains the private, family seat of the Armstrongs to this day and has starred in countless films and small screen productions, from Transformers The Last Knight, to Netflix hit Frontier and moistures recently The Last Kingdom.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, in Northumberland has something for everyone, with a fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and outstanding, plant-rich gardens to explore.
Take in thirty acres of picturesque landscaping, including magnificent rhodedendorons, and see forever changing seasonal delights such as snowdrops, gorgeous summer blooms or golden leafy hues. Enter the magical and romantic Quarry Garden with ravines, pinnacles and sheer rock faces inspired by the quarries of Sicily.
The Jacobean mansion ruins of the Castle are sure to impress, make sure you climb right to the top of the tower for spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Belsay Hall itself is a Classical Greek Revival villa, centred around the amazing central two-storey ‘Pillar Hall’, wander the large unfurnished rooms and discover the stark architecture.
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Belsay Hall, kastali og garðar
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, in Northumberland has something for everyone, with a fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and outstanding, plant-rich gardens to explore.
Take in thirty acres of picturesque landscaping, including magnificent rhodedendorons, and see forever changing seasonal delights such as snowdrops, gorgeous summer blooms or golden leafy hues. Enter the magical and romantic Quarry Garden with ravines, pinnacles and sheer rock faces inspired by the quarries of Sicily.
The Jacobean mansion ruins of the Castle are sure to impress, make sure you climb right to the top of the tower for spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Belsay Hall itself is a Classical Greek Revival villa, centred around the amazing central two-storey ‘Pillar Hall’, wander the large unfurnished rooms and discover the stark architecture.
This remarkable and very private castle has been continuously owned by just one family line since the 1200's. A visit from Edward I in 1298 was followed by many other Royal visits right down through the centuries. See Chillingham's alarming dungeons as well as active restoration in the Great Halls and State Rooms which are gradually brought back to life with tapestries, arms and armour. We even have a very real torture chamber.
The Castle is available for day visits.
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Chillingham kastali
This remarkable and very private castle has been continuously owned by just one family line since the 1200's. A visit from Edward I in 1298 was followed by many other Royal visits right down through the centuries. See Chillingham's alarming dungeons as well as active restoration in the Great Halls and State Rooms which are gradually brought back to life with tapestries, arms and armour. We even have a very real torture chamber.
The Castle is available for day visits.
Described in 1880 as 'a palace of the modern magician', Cragside House, Gardens and Woodland is a truly unique visitor attraction in the heart of Northumberland. Situated near Rothbury, it was the family home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and industrialist. Cragside was the first building in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity and a walk around the National Trust property reveals a wealth of ingenious gadgetry including fire alarm buttons, telephones, a passenger lift and a Turkish bath suite.
As if that wasn't enough, the grounds of the Cragside Estate offer up a host of activities that will keep you and your family busy and fit. There's a play area, a rhododendron maze, a waterfall and the Trim Trail, where the whole family can test their agility. The estate has more than 30 miles of footpaths and lakeside walks. If it is raining, head inside to the Power House which has interactive models which children can use to generate their own electricity. There is also a children's trail in the house. Cragside is home to one of Europe's largest rock gardens sloping down the valley to the Debdon Burn. The Iron Bridge, one of the oldest of its type in the UK, crosses the burn.
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Þjóðtrú - Cragside
Described in 1880 as 'a palace of the modern magician', Cragside House, Gardens and Woodland is a truly unique visitor attraction in the heart of Northumberland. Situated near Rothbury, it was the family home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and industrialist. Cragside was the first building in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity and a walk around the National Trust property reveals a wealth of ingenious gadgetry including fire alarm buttons, telephones, a passenger lift and a Turkish bath suite.
As if that wasn't enough, the grounds of the Cragside Estate offer up a host of activities that will keep you and your family busy and fit. There's a play area, a rhododendron maze, a waterfall and the Trim Trail, where the whole family can test their agility. The estate has more than 30 miles of footpaths and lakeside walks. If it is raining, head inside to the Power House which has interactive models which children can use to generate their own electricity. There is also a children's trail in the house. Cragside is home to one of Europe's largest rock gardens sloping down the valley to the Debdon Burn. The Iron Bridge, one of the oldest of its type in the UK, crosses the burn.
The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle tower over the Northumberland coastline. It is an ideal family day out with a picnic area, fantastic views, and it is not far from the Scottish Borders.
The Castle was built on the most magnificent scale, and rivalled any castle of its day. The dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand on a remote headland, reached by a beautiful coastal walk from nearby Craster.
Visitors can explore the great gatehouse and the imposing Lilburn Tower, which commands stunning views north towards Bamburgh Castle. The magnificent sea views and unique location make this the perfect spot to escape from the stresses of modern life.
Dunstanburgh Castle is owned by The National Trust, and maintained and managed by English Heritage. Entry is free to National Trust members and English Heritage members. Parking is in Craster, from where it's a picturesque 1.5 mile coastal walk to the castle.
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Þjóðtrú - Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh RoadThe ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle tower over the Northumberland coastline. It is an ideal family day out with a picnic area, fantastic views, and it is not far from the Scottish Borders.
The Castle was built on the most magnificent scale, and rivalled any castle of its day. The dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand on a remote headland, reached by a beautiful coastal walk from nearby Craster.
Visitors can explore the great gatehouse and the imposing Lilburn Tower, which commands stunning views north towards Bamburgh Castle. The magnificent sea views and unique location make this the perfect spot to escape from the stresses of modern life.
Dunstanburgh Castle is owned by The National Trust, and maintained and managed by English Heritage. Entry is free to National Trust members and English Heritage members. Parking is in Craster, from where it's a picturesque 1.5 mile coastal walk to the castle.
Scattered a couple of miles off the coast of Seahouses, this cluster of islands was declared by Sir David Attenborough as his favourite place to see nature in the UK. Around 23 different varieties of birds can be spotted here, including colourful puffins who reunite with the same mate each year.
On this group of islands off Northumberland's coast in The North Sea, birds rule the roost, seals laze on rocks, and dolphins skim the surrounding waters. Regular boat trips run from Seahouses harbour between March - October for a day trip filled with wonderful wildlife.
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Farne-eyjar þjóðgarður
Scattered a couple of miles off the coast of Seahouses, this cluster of islands was declared by Sir David Attenborough as his favourite place to see nature in the UK. Around 23 different varieties of birds can be spotted here, including colourful puffins who reunite with the same mate each year.
On this group of islands off Northumberland's coast in The North Sea, birds rule the roost, seals laze on rocks, and dolphins skim the surrounding waters. Regular boat trips run from Seahouses harbour between March - October for a day trip filled with wonderful wildlife.
Heatherslaw is home to the most northerly steam train in England, Heatherslaw Light Railway. This 15" gauge railway with steam locomotives "Bunty" and “Lady Augusta” travels along the banks of the River Till between Heatherslaw Station and Etal Castle, a return journey of 6.4km. A choice of fully enclosed or partly glazed coaches ensures you'll remain dry, even on the wettest days! At Heatherslaw Station there’s a model railway room and a small gift shop, as well as an antique Fowler traction engine caravan displaying work by Imogen Louise Design.
Heatherslaw Cornmill lies a short walk over the bridge. This fascinating, fully restored and working 19th century watermill makes a range of flours using traditional methods and is open to the public to explore. With many activities for children and an affordable admission charge this is a ‘must see’. In addition there is a Visitor Centre, Tearoom, Papercut Artist and Jeweller.
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Heatherslaw Light Railway
Heatherslaw is home to the most northerly steam train in England, Heatherslaw Light Railway. This 15" gauge railway with steam locomotives "Bunty" and “Lady Augusta” travels along the banks of the River Till between Heatherslaw Station and Etal Castle, a return journey of 6.4km. A choice of fully enclosed or partly glazed coaches ensures you'll remain dry, even on the wettest days! At Heatherslaw Station there’s a model railway room and a small gift shop, as well as an antique Fowler traction engine caravan displaying work by Imogen Louise Design.
Heatherslaw Cornmill lies a short walk over the bridge. This fascinating, fully restored and working 19th century watermill makes a range of flours using traditional methods and is open to the public to explore. With many activities for children and an affordable admission charge this is a ‘must see’. In addition there is a Visitor Centre, Tearoom, Papercut Artist and Jeweller.
This pint-sized island holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, a coastal castle and an ancient priory that are all waiting to be discovered. Always check safe crossing times before visiting Holy Island, as it becomes separated from the rest of the world and completely inaccessible twice a day.
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Holy Island
This pint-sized island holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, a coastal castle and an ancient priory that are all waiting to be discovered. Always check safe crossing times before visiting Holy Island, as it becomes separated from the rest of the world and completely inaccessible twice a day.
Howick Hall Gardens are deliberately aimed at garden lovers and are a plantsman’s delight with extensive grounds offering a stunning variety of unusual plants throughout the seasons.
BBC Gardeners’ World magazine included the gardens in a list of the top five coastal gardens in the country, and The Independent newspaper voted it one of the best ten gardens to visit in spring. In 2009 the garden was voted 'Garden of the Year' by Garden Museum and Gardens Illustrated magazine.
Howick Gardens
Howick Hall Gardens are deliberately aimed at garden lovers and are a plantsman’s delight with extensive grounds offering a stunning variety of unusual plants throughout the seasons.
BBC Gardeners’ World magazine included the gardens in a list of the top five coastal gardens in the country, and The Independent newspaper voted it one of the best ten gardens to visit in spring. In 2009 the garden was voted 'Garden of the Year' by Garden Museum and Gardens Illustrated magazine.
Vindolanda lies just to the south of Hadrian's Wall and has a very different ‘feel’ to other sites along the Wall. It lies upon the first Roman frontier in the north – The Stanegate Road. You will probably drive along this road to reach the fort and museum.
Vindolanda was occupied for over 300 years and was an important frontier fort and village long before the construction of Hadrian's Wall. Indeed, Vindolanda saw nine forts come and go in those three centuries when generations of soldiers and their families called this place home.
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Vindolanda
Vindolanda lies just to the south of Hadrian's Wall and has a very different ‘feel’ to other sites along the Wall. It lies upon the first Roman frontier in the north – The Stanegate Road. You will probably drive along this road to reach the fort and museum.
Vindolanda was occupied for over 300 years and was an important frontier fort and village long before the construction of Hadrian's Wall. Indeed, Vindolanda saw nine forts come and go in those three centuries when generations of soldiers and their families called this place home.
Discover Wallington, much-loved home to generations of the Trevelyan family and a magnificent estate where politics and play came together in the heart of Northumberland.
Gifted to you by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, socialist MP and ‘illogical Englishman’, this 13,000 acre estate has something for everyone.
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Wallington
Discover Wallington, much-loved home to generations of the Trevelyan family and a magnificent estate where politics and play came together in the heart of Northumberland.
Gifted to you by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, socialist MP and ‘illogical Englishman’, this 13,000 acre estate has something for everyone.
Northumberland beaches
Alnmouth beach sits in a wide sandy bay at the mouth of the River Aln.
Swimming in the sea at Alnmouth is not generally recommended and it is particularly dangerous towards the estuary mouth on a dropping tide. In fact there are signs warning against even paddling near the river mouth let alone attempting to cross.
Whilst the beach in front of the village is seldom busy, the beach to the south of the estuary is often empty. Backed by vast expanses of dunes there is a wealth of birds and wildlife to be seen here. As part of the Northumberland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the scenery won’t disappoint either.
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Alnmouth Beach
Alnmouth beach sits in a wide sandy bay at the mouth of the River Aln.
Swimming in the sea at Alnmouth is not generally recommended and it is particularly dangerous towards the estuary mouth on a dropping tide. In fact there are signs warning against even paddling near the river mouth let alone attempting to cross.
Whilst the beach in front of the village is seldom busy, the beach to the south of the estuary is often empty. Backed by vast expanses of dunes there is a wealth of birds and wildlife to be seen here. As part of the Northumberland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the scenery won’t disappoint either.
A lovely beach, castle and village with several places to grab a pint or bite to eat. Bamburgh is a leisurely drive along the coastal route and there are several other beaches and villages to visit on the way.
Bamburgh Castle beach is a perfect place to go for long, wind-swept walks at any time of year. The water temperatures don’t really get particularly warm even in the height of summer, but in the milder months of the year children enjoy playing in the waves and the sand is good for building sandcastles and playing beach games.
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Bamburgh Beach
A lovely beach, castle and village with several places to grab a pint or bite to eat. Bamburgh is a leisurely drive along the coastal route and there are several other beaches and villages to visit on the way.
Bamburgh Castle beach is a perfect place to go for long, wind-swept walks at any time of year. The water temperatures don’t really get particularly warm even in the height of summer, but in the milder months of the year children enjoy playing in the waves and the sand is good for building sandcastles and playing beach games.
Beadnell Bay is a wide, sandy beach in a horseshoe shaped bay just south of the village of Beadnell. The glorious golden sand, curves around the bay forming a natural harbour. To the rear of the beach are grassy sand dunes and fields beyond.
The beach is a popular spot for swimming and also for many different types of watersports such as surfing, sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.
The area also offers plenty of opportunities for walkers. It is part of the North Northumberland Heritage Coast and is within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beadnell is a perfect destination for a bracing coastal walk at any time of year. To the south, visitors can walk along the sand dunes behind the beach to the village of Low Newton.
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Beadnell Bay
Beadnell Bay is a wide, sandy beach in a horseshoe shaped bay just south of the village of Beadnell. The glorious golden sand, curves around the bay forming a natural harbour. To the rear of the beach are grassy sand dunes and fields beyond.
The beach is a popular spot for swimming and also for many different types of watersports such as surfing, sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.
The area also offers plenty of opportunities for walkers. It is part of the North Northumberland Heritage Coast and is within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beadnell is a perfect destination for a bracing coastal walk at any time of year. To the south, visitors can walk along the sand dunes behind the beach to the village of Low Newton.
Druridge Bay is a 7-mile stretch of golden sandy shoreline, backed by grassy dunes.
In spring and summer, the dunes backing the beach provide ideal conditions for some interesting wild flowers to grow, and the area also provides a good habitat for some rare bird species.
The water quality here is good and in summer the beach is used by bathers, despite the lack of lifeguard cover, as well as watersport enthusiasts.
The beach here runs south from Amble, all the way down to Cresswell. Along this part of the coast, which curves gently around a wide bay, are the remains of pill-boxes and anti-tank blocks, being the remnants of defences placed here during the Second World War.
Druridge Bay Beach
Druridge Bay is a 7-mile stretch of golden sandy shoreline, backed by grassy dunes.
In spring and summer, the dunes backing the beach provide ideal conditions for some interesting wild flowers to grow, and the area also provides a good habitat for some rare bird species.
The water quality here is good and in summer the beach is used by bathers, despite the lack of lifeguard cover, as well as watersport enthusiasts.
The beach here runs south from Amble, all the way down to Cresswell. Along this part of the coast, which curves gently around a wide bay, are the remains of pill-boxes and anti-tank blocks, being the remnants of defences placed here during the Second World War.
Embleton Bay is a long stretch of golden sand overlooked by the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
This section of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is very much unspoiled and the beach is backed by low dunes (Newton Links) and very few signs of human habitation. Embleton Bay is something of a gem even on this coast.
There is wildlife in abundance here with flora in the dunes including species such as bloody cranesbill, eye bright, bedstraw, potentilla, spring squill, wild thyme, and wild vetch. Some of the bay’s nearby cliffs are a breeding site for seabirds such as by fulmars, kittiwake, eider ducks, and shags.
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Embleton Bay
Embleton Bay is a long stretch of golden sand overlooked by the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
This section of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is very much unspoiled and the beach is backed by low dunes (Newton Links) and very few signs of human habitation. Embleton Bay is something of a gem even on this coast.
There is wildlife in abundance here with flora in the dunes including species such as bloody cranesbill, eye bright, bedstraw, potentilla, spring squill, wild thyme, and wild vetch. Some of the bay’s nearby cliffs are a breeding site for seabirds such as by fulmars, kittiwake, eider ducks, and shags.
Low Hauxley is a mostly sandy beach, with some shingle and rocks.
There are the remains of a pre-historic submerged forest. Tree stumps, preserved in peat, which are possibly 7000 years old are occasionally exposed by the tides. These remains are thought to be part of Doggerland, a stretch of land which once connected Britain to the European land mass.
Low Hauxley Beach
Low Hauxley is a mostly sandy beach, with some shingle and rocks.
There are the remains of a pre-historic submerged forest. Tree stumps, preserved in peat, which are possibly 7000 years old are occasionally exposed by the tides. These remains are thought to be part of Doggerland, a stretch of land which once connected Britain to the European land mass.