Jacqueline’s guidebook
Places to visit
Ample parking with views up and down the coast. Lovely clean beach with rockpool and sandy beach. just south of Berwick.
14 locals recommend
Cocklawburn Beach
Ample parking with views up and down the coast. Lovely clean beach with rockpool and sandy beach. just south of Berwick.
Bamburgh
A lovely village with beautiful beaches and a magnificent Castle.
A trip to Lindisfarne is a must. Lovely village, walks, beaches, Lindisfarne Castle and the Priory.
36 locals recommend
Lindisfarne Castle
A trip to Lindisfarne is a must. Lovely village, walks, beaches, Lindisfarne Castle and the Priory.
A lovely long beach, with a small historic harbour and Lime Kilns, ample parking available and a excellent food shack in the car park.
9 locals recommend
Beadnell
A lovely long beach, with a small historic harbour and Lime Kilns, ample parking available and a excellent food shack in the car park.
Made famous around the world by Harry Potter. Well worth a visit for young and old. Harry Potter themed activities available and the grounds are lovely.
281 locals recommend
Alnwick Castle
Made famous around the world by Harry Potter. Well worth a visit for young and old. Harry Potter themed activities available and the grounds are lovely.
Set in the ancient village of Warkworth, it is well worth a visit. The village itself has some wonderful shops and eating places, also a lovely riverside walk.
49 locals recommend
Warkworth Castle
Castle TerraceSet in the ancient village of Warkworth, it is well worth a visit. The village itself has some wonderful shops and eating places, also a lovely riverside walk.
The friendliest port. The harbour has been updated, still a working harbour, shopping pods have been built and a fishery.
Wonderful views of the river Coquet estuary towards Warkworth Castle. Nice walk around the piers with views of Coquet Island. Puffin Cruises take visitors around to the Coquet Island Nature Reserve.
Amble Harbour
12 Percy StreetThe friendliest port. The harbour has been updated, still a working harbour, shopping pods have been built and a fishery.
Wonderful views of the river Coquet estuary towards Warkworth Castle. Nice walk around the piers with views of Coquet Island. Puffin Cruises take visitors around to the Coquet Island Nature Reserve.
A working harbour. Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands or up to Lindisfarne. Fresh fish is available to buy, as are the famous fish n chips. and a very good Ice cream shop.
22 locals recommend
Seahouses Harbour
Harbour RoadA working harbour. Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands or up to Lindisfarne. Fresh fish is available to buy, as are the famous fish n chips. and a very good Ice cream shop.
A beautiful and majestic range of hills, lovely walks, lots of wildlife, fantastic views and waterfalls. Totally wild.
20 locals recommend
Cheviot Hills
A beautiful and majestic range of hills, lovely walks, lots of wildlife, fantastic views and waterfalls. Totally wild.
A historic picturesque village with lovely beaches, lovely walks, quaint shops and some very good eating places
7 locals recommend
Alnmouth
A historic picturesque village with lovely beaches, lovely walks, quaint shops and some very good eating places
Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site
Craster Beach
Quaint little fishing village, home of the Craster Kipper.
The Alnwick Garden
Denwick LaneFantastic gardens, with fountains, cafe and walks.
Barter Books
A must when visiting Alnwick. Lots and lots of books. Very quirky.
Farne Islands National Nature Reserve
See the nesting birds and seal colony.
Home to the famous Chillingham White Cattle and allegedly haunted.
49 locals recommend
Chillingham Castle
Home to the famous Chillingham White Cattle and allegedly haunted.
North Berwick
Harbour, beach, shops and Ice cream parlours. Nice to visit.
Ingram Valley GB
Unspoilt Northumbrian countryside. Ingram Cafe lovely.
Majestic Castle at kelso, in beautiful grounds and nice courtyard cafe, next to walled Garden.
57 locals recommend
Floors Castle & Gardens
Roxburgh StreetMajestic Castle at kelso, in beautiful grounds and nice courtyard cafe, next to walled Garden.
See how honey is produced and the life of bees, a few miles west of Berwick, close to the river Tweed.
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
See how honey is produced and the life of bees, a few miles west of Berwick, close to the river Tweed.
Take at rip up the coast to St. Abbs or just around the harbour mouth. See the majestic coastline and possibly dolphins.
8 locals recommend
Berwick Boat Trips
Take at rip up the coast to St. Abbs or just around the harbour mouth. See the majestic coastline and possibly dolphins.
Alnwick Markets
Market PlaceTraditional town market, lots of local traders and cafes in the Market Place.
Unspoilt Beach down the coast. Visit the Drift Cafe after a good walk on the beach.
15 locals recommend
Cresswell Beach
Unspoilt Beach down the coast. Visit the Drift Cafe after a good walk on the beach.
A man made lake ideal for watersports, also close to the beach.
45 locals recommend
Druridge Bay Country Park
A1068A man made lake ideal for watersports, also close to the beach.
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Great for families. Close to Ford and Etal.
Woodhorn Museum
See the history of the local mines and the local area.
After a lovely walk along the river Coquet, take the boat across the river to the Hermitage.
Warkworth Hermitage
After a lovely walk along the river Coquet, take the boat across the river to the Hermitage.
Ross Sands
Miles of empty beach. Walk north towards Holy Island and possibly see the seal colony.
Walk around the ancient battlements of Berwick. Excellent views all around.
10 locals recommend
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard
ParadeWalk around the ancient battlements of Berwick. Excellent views all around.
A pleasant walk along the promenade, the beach or up towards the cliffs.
11 locals recommend
Spittal Beach
A pleasant walk along the promenade, the beach or up towards the cliffs.
Ancient ruined castle, perched on the coast. A lovely walk along the coast, from the north or south. Parking at Craster or Embleton.
68 locals recommend
National Trust - Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh RoadAncient ruined castle, perched on the coast. A lovely walk along the coast, from the north or south. Parking at Craster or Embleton.
Very interesting! Well thought out and presented exhibit showing the career of the late racing driver Jim Clark, as well as motor racing from 60/70's.
12 locals recommend
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
44 Newtown StVery interesting! Well thought out and presented exhibit showing the career of the late racing driver Jim Clark, as well as motor racing from 60/70's.
Opened March 2023 in Wooler. A working whisky distillery, very well set up with a museum, gift shop and restaurant. Also has outside seating area.
Ad Gefrin
Opened March 2023 in Wooler. A working whisky distillery, very well set up with a museum, gift shop and restaurant. Also has outside seating area.
Ad Gefrin
Interesting tour of the whisky distillery, coffee shop and gift shop.
Lovely tea rooms set in the centre of the Hiirsel Estate at Coldstream. Also a gift shop selling local produce and some lovely walks around the area.
8 locals recommend
The Hirsel Cottage Tea Room
Lovely tea rooms set in the centre of the Hiirsel Estate at Coldstream. Also a gift shop selling local produce and some lovely walks around the area.
Quaint place to visit, nice beaches and walks. A small hamlet with a very nice pub.
Low Newton visitors car park
Quaint place to visit, nice beaches and walks. A small hamlet with a very nice pub.
Quite an atmospheric stone circle. Parking at the roadside and a short walk along the pathway. Always gives panoramic views of the countryside.
Duddo Stones
Quite an atmospheric stone circle. Parking at the roadside and a short walk along the pathway. Always gives panoramic views of the countryside.
Eating Out
Well worth a visit and highly recommended. Down on the Harbour at Amble
23 locals recommend
The Fish Shack
29 Harbour RdWell worth a visit and highly recommended. Down on the Harbour at Amble
Fantastic food and fantastic views up the Coquet Estuary at Amble.
40 locals recommend
The Old Boathouse
Leazes StreetFantastic food and fantastic views up the Coquet Estuary at Amble.
One of my favourite places to eat. Wonderful food from breakfast to evening meals, in the beautiful village of Warkworth.
Bertram's cafe and courtyard
18 Bridge StOne of my favourite places to eat. Wonderful food from breakfast to evening meals, in the beautiful village of Warkworth.
Another great place to eat in Warkworth, excellent food and a lovely beer garden.
14 locals recommend
Masons Arms
3 Dial PlAnother great place to eat in Warkworth, excellent food and a lovely beer garden.
The Whittling House
24 - 25 Northumberland StExcellent food, ideal for that special occasion. In the centre of Alnmouth.
Couldn't find a picture of the Cafe. Nice indoor area, a marquee and outdoor eating. Has a kiddies playpark and if feeling artistic, you can decorate pots. Good home cooked food. Just south of Berwick on the road to the beach.
8 locals recommend
Pot a Doodle Do
ScremerstonCouldn't find a picture of the Cafe. Nice indoor area, a marquee and outdoor eating. Has a kiddies playpark and if feeling artistic, you can decorate pots. Good home cooked food. Just south of Berwick on the road to the beach.
Fantastic selection of cakes, etc., as well as providing excellent English Breakfasts. Easy to find on the southern route into Berwick. Also next to Go Outdoors.
Marshalls Cafe
Fantastic selection of cakes, etc., as well as providing excellent English Breakfasts. Easy to find on the southern route into Berwick. Also next to Go Outdoors.
Excellent food and cocktails. Lovely atmosphere. In the centre of Berwick.
16 locals recommend
Foxtons Winebar & Restaurant
26 Hide HillExcellent food and cocktails. Lovely atmosphere. In the centre of Berwick.
My favourite coffee, sit in/outside and takeaway too. If you love coffee this place is a must. Tucked away at the bottom of Hyde Hill in Berwick. Nice seating area indoors and outside.
9 locals recommend
Northern Edge Coffee
7 Silver StMy favourite coffee, sit in/outside and takeaway too. If you love coffee this place is a must. Tucked away at the bottom of Hyde Hill in Berwick. Nice seating area indoors and outside.
Great lunchtime deals and great for kids. At the bottom of Hyde Hill in Berwick.
12 locals recommend
Limoncello Restaurant
Hide HillGreat lunchtime deals and great for kids. At the bottom of Hyde Hill in Berwick.
Great place to visit after a good walk around the cliffs or harbour at St. Abbs.
Ebba Centre & Old School Cafe
B6438 Briery LawGreat place to visit after a good walk around the cliffs or harbour at St. Abbs.
The Barn at Beal
Lovely food with panoramic views of the coastline.
Down by the river Tweed, lovely to sit outside or in, serving coffee and lunches. Nice cakes too.
The Chandlery
Quay WallsDown by the river Tweed, lovely to sit outside or in, serving coffee and lunches. Nice cakes too.
Rialto Cafe
33 High StVegan coffee shop in Eyemouth. Amazing coffee and food on offer.
An ice cream parlour and a fish and chip shop down by the harbour in Eyemouth. Famous for both it's worth a visit, after a lovely walk around the harbour.
17 locals recommend
Giacopazzi's
20 Harbour RdAn ice cream parlour and a fish and chip shop down by the harbour in Eyemouth. Famous for both it's worth a visit, after a lovely walk around the harbour.
An absolute must! Amazing selection of savoury and sweet dishes. Sheltered sitting area outside and a kiddies play area. Also sells clothing, shoes and gifts. Just off the main A1 at Browniside, about 7 miles north of Alnwick. Very difficult to drive past!
8 locals recommend
Carnaby's Cafe
An absolute must! Amazing selection of savoury and sweet dishes. Sheltered sitting area outside and a kiddies play area. Also sells clothing, shoes and gifts. Just off the main A1 at Browniside, about 7 miles north of Alnwick. Very difficult to drive past!
A hidden gem, On a farm at Rock, a little way of the A1 north of Alnwick. Very friendly and cosy. Has seating area outside with lovely rural views. Can recommend the cheese scones.
Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery
Farm Rock MidsteadA hidden gem, On a farm at Rock, a little way of the A1 north of Alnwick. Very friendly and cosy. Has seating area outside with lovely rural views. Can recommend the cheese scones.
Lovely food. Indoor and outdoor seating. In the centre of Beadnell.
18 locals recommend
Salt Water Cafe
The WyndingLovely food. Indoor and outdoor seating. In the centre of Beadnell.
Well worth a visit. Great seafood. Featured on TV a few times, the Hairy Bikes have been. In the centre of Bamburgh.
42 locals recommend
The Potted Lobster
3 Lucker RdWell worth a visit. Great seafood. Featured on TV a few times, the Hairy Bikes have been. In the centre of Bamburgh.
Great food and great service. A good place for refreshments after exploring the ancient village of Warkworth.
13 locals recommend
Bertram's
19 Bridge StGreat food and great service. A good place for refreshments after exploring the ancient village of Warkworth.
At the beach car park. Wonderful takeaway food, different theme each day.
8 locals recommend
Bait at Beadnell
Beadnell Bay Sand DunesAt the beach car park. Wonderful takeaway food, different theme each day.
Just off the A1 at Haddington on the way to Edinburgh. My favourite cake/restaurant, amazing food and even more amazing cakes.
16 locals recommend
Falko
91 High StJust off the A1 at Haddington on the way to Edinburgh. My favourite cake/restaurant, amazing food and even more amazing cakes.
Percy Arms Hotel
Main RoadExcellent food. On the Belford to Wooler road at Chatton.
Great food and atmosphere. Traditional village pub in Warenford, half a mile off A1 near Purdy Lodge.
9 locals recommend
The White Swan Inn
Great food and atmosphere. Traditional village pub in Warenford, half a mile off A1 near Purdy Lodge.
Really nice food. Set in the small village of Ellingham, about 10 miles north of Alnwick, not far off A1.
Pack Horse Inn
Really nice food. Set in the small village of Ellingham, about 10 miles north of Alnwick, not far off A1.
Well worth a visit. Lovely food. In the picturesque hamlet of Lucker.
12 locals recommend
The Apple Inn
Well worth a visit. Lovely food. In the picturesque hamlet of Lucker.
The John Dory
8 West StreetTraditional Fish n Chip Shop in Belford. Can recommend it.
Traditional village pub with very good food in the village of Lowick, west of Berwick.
Black Bull Inn
2-4 Main StreetTraditional village pub with very good food in the village of Lowick, west of Berwick.
A nice place for food. At Paxton, north west of Berwick, close by is Paxton House.
10 locals recommend
The Cross Inn Pub & KItchen
A nice place for food. At Paxton, north west of Berwick, close by is Paxton House.
School House
Hill TopSister pub to the Apple Inn, both in Lucker.
Northern Edge Coffee
7 Silver StBest coffee. Roasted on site. Good selection of light luches.
Excellent food. Recently refurbed and vey nice. On the road between Wooler and Coldstream.
7 locals recommend
The Blue Bell Inn
A697Excellent food. Recently refurbed and vey nice. On the road between Wooler and Coldstream.
Lovely food and local produce on sale. In Etal, close to Etal Castle.
9 locals recommend
The Lavender Tearooms
Lovely food and local produce on sale. In Etal, close to Etal Castle.
The Bosk
5 The Old BarnAmazing food, close to the Cheviots. lovely walks nearby.
Amazing Ice Cream/ Milk Shakes. Makers of the well known Doddington Ice Cream and Cheese. Sitting area inside and out. I
can recommend the cheese scones here.
Doddington Dairy Milk Bar & Cafe, Wooler
11 South RdAmazing Ice Cream/ Milk Shakes. Makers of the well known Doddington Ice Cream and Cheese. Sitting area inside and out. I
can recommend the cheese scones here.
Fabulous food. At Felton, Shilbottle, Longhoughton and Longhorsley. Afternoon tea is amazing and huge.
31 locals recommend
The Running Fox
2-4 RiversideFabulous food. At Felton, Shilbottle, Longhoughton and Longhorsley. Afternoon tea is amazing and huge.
Lovely old fashioned pub, brought up to date very well. Lovely Beer Garden and most importantly the food is fantastic. Really good menu and a good selection of locally brewed products.
14 locals recommend
The Allanton Inn
Main StreetLovely old fashioned pub, brought up to date very well. Lovely Beer Garden and most importantly the food is fantastic. Really good menu and a good selection of locally brewed products.
Superb Sunday dinners. Menu includes lots of local produce and cooked to an excellent standard. The staff are very welcoming and attentive, it has a lovely atmosphere. My favourite place to eat.
10 locals recommend
The Cross Inn Pub & KItchen
Superb Sunday dinners. Menu includes lots of local produce and cooked to an excellent standard. The staff are very welcoming and attentive, it has a lovely atmosphere. My favourite place to eat.
A vegan coffee shop. The coffee and cakes etc., are excellent and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
7 locals recommend
Rialto Cafe
33 High StA vegan coffee shop. The coffee and cakes etc., are excellent and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Fantastic food, coffee, gift shop and outside eating area. Very spacious and plenty of parking. Just off the main A1, it is very accessible.
8 locals recommend
Carnaby's Cafe
Fantastic food, coffee, gift shop and outside eating area. Very spacious and plenty of parking. Just off the main A1, it is very accessible.
Lovely coffee shop with inside and outside seating. Lovely friendly staff and excellent food.
Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery
Farm Rock MidsteadLovely coffee shop with inside and outside seating. Lovely friendly staff and excellent food.
Excellent food, a nice place to visit for for food. Lovely beer garden. Ideal when visiting Jim Clark Museum at Duns.
14 locals recommend
The Allanton Inn
Main StreetExcellent food, a nice place to visit for for food. Lovely beer garden. Ideal when visiting Jim Clark Museum at Duns.
Wonderful place for food. Best Sunday lunch around. Have just built a new seating area outside. I can highly recommend it and the staff are lovely.
10 locals recommend
The Cross Inn Pub & KItchen
Wonderful place for food. Best Sunday lunch around. Have just built a new seating area outside. I can highly recommend it and the staff are lovely.
Close to the beach. All are welcome at the clubhouse, dogs and children included. Fresh local produce, in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. There is also seating outside, looking on the golf course.
11 locals recommend
Alnmouth Village Golf Club
9 Marine RdClose to the beach. All are welcome at the clubhouse, dogs and children included. Fresh local produce, in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. There is also seating outside, looking on the golf course.
The Hope & Anchor Hotel
42-44 Northumberland StFantastic restaurant serving excellent food. Well worth a visit.
Traditional pub with an open fire in the centre of Alnmouth. Small restaurant inside and a large beer garden serving food and stone baked pizza. Very nice.
21 locals recommend
The Red Lion Inn
22 Northumberland StTraditional pub with an open fire in the centre of Alnmouth. Small restaurant inside and a large beer garden serving food and stone baked pizza. Very nice.
Lovely coffee shop, ideal for a stop off after walking. Locally roasted coffee and wonderful cakes. Also nice pottery for sale.
Borders Pottery CIC
Lovely coffee shop, ideal for a stop off after walking. Locally roasted coffee and wonderful cakes. Also nice pottery for sale.
Well recommended eating place. Lots of local produce, friendly staff and nice surroundings.
Lord Crewe Hotel
Front StreetWell recommended eating place. Lots of local produce, friendly staff and nice surroundings.
The upstairs restaurant provides very good food and fabulous panoramic views of the Berwickshire coastline. It's situated upstairs in the Golf Club with a huge windows giving an un interrupted view.
Eyemouth Golf Club
The upstairs restaurant provides very good food and fabulous panoramic views of the Berwickshire coastline. It's situated upstairs in the Golf Club with a huge windows giving an un interrupted view.
The Victoria Hotel
Recently refurbished and new owners. The food is excellent. Well recommended.
Lovely hotel set near to the Berwickshire cliffs. Lovely food and nice atmosphere. Ideal for a special meal and Sunday Lunch.
Marshall Meadows Manor House Hotel
Lovely hotel set near to the Berwickshire cliffs. Lovely food and nice atmosphere. Ideal for a special meal and Sunday Lunch.
Food scene
Repas7
Lovely food and really nice atmosphere, in Berwick town centre
Excellent place for food and for a good cause. Charity run it is worth a visit.
Northern Soul Kitchen
19 West StExcellent place for food and for a good cause. Charity run it is worth a visit.