Best places to Visit in Northumberland

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Beadnell

A beautiful village with 2 pubs, a Bistro Café, Church and village shop. The main attraction is the fabulous horseshoe shaped beach. Ideal for all kinds of water sports, sitting relaxing, walking along the coastal path to nearby villages  or exploring the many rock pools .  The Harbour itself is the only West Facing Harbour on the East Coast.  With a few remaining fishing boats and  ancient Lime kilns it is definitely a place to enjoy. All of this just a stone’s throw from Beachcombers! Beadnell has been voted as one of the top destinations to holiday and live in 2022! Beachcombers is ideally places for visiting the surrounding area! Look at the great 5* Trip Advisors reviews

Bamburgh

Bamburgh is an adventure for all the family. You can enjoy a day at the beach building sandcastles, or even test yourself with a spot of surfing or fishing. If the weather isn’t optimal for this or you want something a little more historic, you can always visit Bamburgh Castle. Bamburgh has just been voted as one of the top 10 beaches in Europe!

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, NE69 7DF

Bamburgh Castle stands proud above the village. Steeped in history going as far back as AD547, you’ll be surrounded by armoury, books, artefacts and more to keep you amused for hours. Bamburgh Castle has many local amenities like eateries, a cafe etc. so you can plan a whole day there should you wish. To learn more about prices and the castle please visit https://www.bamburghcastle.com/ 

Grace Darling Museum, Radcliffe Road, NE69 7AE

The Grace Darling Museum is free to access and celebrates a heroic 22 year old lady who, with her father, rescued the remaining survivors of the wrecked SS Forfarshire, back in 7 September 1838. Find out more about the museum here https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/museums/grace-darling-museum 

Seahouses Treasure Hunt Trail,  Seafield Road, NE68 7SW

If you have two hours or so and a keen eye for spotting clues, you and your family could enjoy the Seahouses Treasure Hunt Trail. It’s a great way to bond with teamwork, whilst exploring more of the sights. Find out more here: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/products/things-to-do-seahouses-northumb 

Farne Islands

Is a must to visit if you like the sea and wildlife.  Take a boat trip from Seahouses Harbour for a couple of hours.  The islands are home to thousands of grey seals, puffins and numerous sea birds.  If you’re lucky you may also see Dolphins, now regular visitors to this part of the coastline.

Alnwick

Visiting Alnwick Castle and Gardens is a great way to spend your day,  taking only 20 minutes from Beachcombers.  Inside the castle you can explore the staterooms and exhibitions with an abundance of history. The Castle has also been the setting for many films, such as Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and of course Harry Potter! 

The gardens are just stunning with an amazing cascading water feature and  many  feature gardens.  There’s also a treehouse restaurant, which is one of the worlds largest!  A great day out for all the family.

Seahouses

Just 2 miles from Beachcombers is Seahouses with a variety of shops, eateries and Harbour.  This is where you can book a trip to the Farne Islands.  There’s a Crazy Golf  Course which is great fun  or just  spend time meandering along the seafront taking in the breathtaking views!

Autumn 2024

Welcome to my Blog page!. Here I try and give you local information also up and coming local events! Autumn is here and its a great time to have a break! As long as you're wrapped up warm, there's nothing better than a lovely stroll along the beach! Alternatively...

What Beadnell has to offer

What does Beadnell have to offer – Lots!! A beautiful beach, golden sand, sand dunes, rock pooling, picturesque walks, water sports. A small village offering Pubs, a church and village shop and lots of history! One of the main attractions to Beadnell is its wonderful...
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