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Take a guided walk along the breathtaking Northumberland Coast Path, have a SUP board or surfing lesson, rent a kayak and explore our coastline, or hit the beach on horseback. Check out Northumberland’s activities and spot dolphins on a sunset boat trip, go diving with seals, and so much more.
Northumberland’s coast features dramatic landscapes and magnificent castles clustered round quiet sandy coves and quaint fishing villages. It’s blessed with more castles than any other county and more than 30 miles of spectacular beaches. Visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh Castle or Coquet Island, home to more than 35,000 seabirds.
- Behold Bamburgh Castle
- Seek Seals and Puffins on The Farne Islands
- Take A Pilgrimage to The Holy Island
- Experience The Magic of Alnwick Castle
- Feel A Warm Glow in Alnwick’s Town Center
- Stroll The Coastal Path to Dunstanburgh Castle
- Feast on Some of England's Freshest Seafood
- Dilly-Dally in Amble
- Bask (or at Least Wander) on The North East's Epic Beaches
- Hike Along Hadrian’s Wall
Bamburgh Castle’s ramparts, watchtowers, and storybook keep sprawl over a dolerite bluff overlooking a beautiful sweep of beach. This Norman fortress could have gone the way of the region’s other time-toppled strongholds, but 19th-century industrialist Lord Armstrong snapped it up for a bargain price, then spent a fortune on its restoration. His de...
Piercing the North Sea a couple of miles off the Northumberland coast, the Farne Islandshave provided sanctuary to shipwreck survivors and saints over the centuries. Today, these isolated isles are an important haven for wildlife – inquisitive seals, clown-billed puffins, and some 100,000 other seabirds come to these soot-colored outcrops to breed....
The tiny tidal island of Lindisfarne, cut off from the mainland twice a day by the rhythms of the sea, became the unlikely center of English Christianity during the Early Middle Ages. Still known as the Holy Island, the isle is dominated by the mottled medieval ruins of Lindisfarne Priory marking the spot where St Aidan founded the island’s origina...
Dating back to 1096, Alnwick Castle(pronounced AN-ik) boasts parklands landscaped by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and paintings by several Italian Old Masters. But it’s arguably more famous for its role as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. The imposing fortress has proudly embraced its celebrity status, with castle tours highlighting fil...
While in the area, swing by the handsome cobbled center of Alnwick (or make it your Northumberland base). The people of the North East are known for their warmth and friendliness, and there are few better places to put this to the test than in one of the town’s cheery, hop-scented pubs. Close by, friendly volunteers welcome families to the Bailiffg...
The crumbling twin towers of 14th-century Dunstanburgh Castle can only be reached on foot, but it's a lovely walk. Start at the fishing village of Craster, and follow the Northumberland Coast Pathnorth through flat, grassy farmland dotted with cows and sheep. As you spy the romantic ruins brooding in the background, you’ll understand why JMW Turner...
The North Sea’s cold, mineral-rich waters produce some of England’s finest seafood. Keep your eyes peeled for menu entries involving Craster crabs and Lindisfarne oysters. A good place to slurp them down is The Potted Lobster in Bamburgh. Over in Craster, you’ll find another regional delicacy: Craster kippers. For over a century, L Robson & Sonshas...
Come to Amble for the delicious seafood, but stay to enjoy the family-friendly sights around the River Coquet estuary. By booking ahead, you can join a puffin cruise around lighthouse-topped Coquet Island. Afterward, take a stroll around the harbor, admiring its pastel-colored beach huts, and browse thewooden retail pods, which sell everything from...
Coming to Northumberland without visiting a beach would be like going to Paris and not setting foot in a pavement cafe. Bamburgh and Embleton Bay, with their romantic castle vistas, are two of the most popular choices for sand-seekers, yet you may find them occupied by only a handful of families and the odd dog walker. For variety, test out the sof...
In 122 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian decided to make clear to the Picts in the north where his authority began. The result was a 73 mile-long stone frontier lunging from coast to coast across northern England (well south of the modern Scottish border). Northumberland is home to the longest surviving stretch, which tilts its way through captivating ...
Camina por la costa más salvaje. Aunque Northumberland es famosa por sus extensas playas de arena, la costa está salpicada de castillos y reservas naturales. El Sendero de la Costa de Northumberland , de 100 km, pasa por bonitos pueblos costeros, dunas ricas en fauna y flora e imponentes acantilados, con muchos alojamientos acogedores.
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7 de abr. de 2024 · By Pat Riddell. April 07, 2024. This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Windswept and wild, the coastal stretch of Northumberland has a real sense of space and...
Internationally acclaimed for its distinctive character, striking beauty and outstanding wildlife, there is so much to see and do along Northumberland’s coastal AONB. Walk or cycle the Northumberland Coast Path, paddle past castles on SUP boards or kayaks, and spot puffins on boat and diving trips. Read more.
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