Darren’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Situated between Birling Carrs and Amble, is a lovely long stretch of beach, excellent for dog walkers and beach lovers. Very peaceful with beautiful views. Short stroll to the nearby village of Warkworth.
11 locals recommend
Warkworth Beach
Situated between Birling Carrs and Amble, is a lovely long stretch of beach, excellent for dog walkers and beach lovers. Very peaceful with beautiful views. Short stroll to the nearby village of Warkworth.
Quirky village. Excellent base to visit the Farne Islands by boat and see the puffins and sea lions.
67 locals recommend
Seahouses
Quirky village. Excellent base to visit the Farne Islands by boat and see the puffins and sea lions.
This is a must see! Lots of information from the Anglo Saxon Era. Beautiful grounds and state rooms. It hosts a small reasonably priced cafe. Has beautiful views of the beach and local town.
Known as the most filmed fortress, as it starred in the first two Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey!
235 locals recommend
Bamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingThis is a must see! Lots of information from the Anglo Saxon Era. Beautiful grounds and state rooms. It hosts a small reasonably priced cafe. Has beautiful views of the beach and local town.
Known as the most filmed fortress, as it starred in the first two Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey!
Set in an old train station, this quirky book store has many pleasures. The abundance of books, a small cafe and an open fire where you can sit with a cup of tea. Its also dog friendly.
83 locals recommend
Barter Books
Set in an old train station, this quirky book store has many pleasures. The abundance of books, a small cafe and an open fire where you can sit with a cup of tea. Its also dog friendly.
Historic town, now hosting small retail pods along with cafes. Has an outdoor market on weekends. Known for selling fresh fish.
Amble Harbour
12 Percy StreetHistoric town, now hosting small retail pods along with cafes. Has an outdoor market on weekends. Known for selling fresh fish.
As its part of the National Trust, tickets will need to be purchased to enter the beautiful Victorian house set on the hillside, hosts beautiful expansive gardens which you can walk / cycle / drive around, along with its own labyrinth. There's a reasonably priced cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating and small gift shop.
106 locals recommend
National Trust - Cragside
As its part of the National Trust, tickets will need to be purchased to enter the beautiful Victorian house set on the hillside, hosts beautiful expansive gardens which you can walk / cycle / drive around, along with its own labyrinth. There's a reasonably priced cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating and small gift shop.
Food scene
The Dirty Bottles
32 Narrowgatedelicious food at reasonable prices.
The Granby Inn
Front StreetAmazing Food
Great selection of fabulous food, also has rooms to stay. Dog friendly
23 locals recommend
The Northumberland Arms
The PethGreat selection of fabulous food, also has rooms to stay. Dog friendly