Jo's Northumberland Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning National Trust stately Home, gardens and lovely walks
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National Trust - Cragside
Stunning National Trust stately Home, gardens and lovely walks
Northumberland has over 40 castles, this is my favourite and only 6 miles from the lodge, a must for Harry Potter fans
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I-Alnwick Castle
Northumberland has over 40 castles, this is my favourite and only 6 miles from the lodge, a must for Harry Potter fans
Bamburgh has featured in hundreds of historical movies and the village has been voted one of the most scenic in the UK. The beach is stunning
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Bamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingBamburgh has featured in hundreds of historical movies and the village has been voted one of the most scenic in the UK. The beach is stunning
Lovely Northumberland fishing village producing the best kippers in the world
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Craster
Lovely Northumberland fishing village producing the best kippers in the world
Pretty coastal town with lovely beach walks, cafes & restaurants
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Alnmouth
Pretty coastal town with lovely beach walks, cafes & restaurants
Another must see castle on the edge of Alnwick with stunning coastline walks
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National Trust - i-Castle ye-Dunstanburgh
Dunstanburgh RoadAnother must see castle on the edge of Alnwick with stunning coastline walks
The nearest market town with all the major supermarkets plus lovely cafes, A castle and plenty of restaurants
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Alnwick
The nearest market town with all the major supermarkets plus lovely cafes, A castle and plenty of restaurants
Warkworth
Pretty coastal village with castle
IChillingham Castle
Beautiful castle and grounds
Beautiful gardens all year round , lots for kids to see and do
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I-Alnwick Garden
Denwick LaneBeautiful gardens all year round , lots for kids to see and do
Stunning archipelago, home to a myriad of wildlife. There are between 15 and 20 islands depending on where the tide is but this is a must for all crime drama fans. The first episode of the popular TV detective series ‘Vera’ was filmed here.
The islands in the Outer Group are Staple Island, the Brownsman, North and South Wamses, Big Harcar, and the Longstone. With the two groups being separated by Staple Sound.
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Farne Islands
Stunning archipelago, home to a myriad of wildlife. There are between 15 and 20 islands depending on where the tide is but this is a must for all crime drama fans. The first episode of the popular TV detective series ‘Vera’ was filmed here.
The islands in the Outer Group are Staple Island, the Brownsman, North and South Wamses, Big Harcar, and the Longstone. With the two groups being separated by Staple Sound.
After filling up at The Northumberland Arms or The Running Fox, it’s worth the short walk up the hill to one of the oldest churches in Northumberland and the U.K.
St Michael and All Angels
Church BankAfter filling up at The Northumberland Arms or The Running Fox, it’s worth the short walk up the hill to one of the oldest churches in Northumberland and the U.K.
Gorgeous second hand bookshop with cafe in the old train station
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Barter Books
Gorgeous second hand bookshop with cafe in the old train station
Food scene
Dog friendly, historic building, fantastic food (Sunday lunch is a must) and a roof terrace. Seconds from the castle
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The Dirty Bottles
32 NarrowgateDog friendly, historic building, fantastic food (Sunday lunch is a must) and a roof terrace. Seconds from the castle
Dog friendly, lots of outside seating, fabulous food & only 1 mile from the lodge
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The Cook and Barker Inn
Dog friendly, lots of outside seating, fabulous food & only 1 mile from the lodge
Award winning dog friendly Inn. 3 miles from Swarland. Outside seating in a huge tipi and fantastic food & service
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The Northumberland Arms
The PethAward winning dog friendly Inn. 3 miles from Swarland. Outside seating in a huge tipi and fantastic food & service
Fabulous bakes, award winning cafe, 2 favourite branches in Felton & Long Framlington. Excellent vegan and gluten free options and perfect afternoon tea to eat in or take out
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The Running Fox
2-4 RiversideFabulous bakes, award winning cafe, 2 favourite branches in Felton & Long Framlington. Excellent vegan and gluten free options and perfect afternoon tea to eat in or take out
Pipers Pitch
The best kipper sandwiches after a mooch round craster
The Origami Café & Gift Shop
5 NarrowgateCute cafe in Alnwick serving the best cake
Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery
Farm Rock MidsteadOnly 800m from the Al, lovely dog-friendly cafe and gallery
Dog friendly, great food, in nearby Longframlington, 5 miles from the lodge
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The Granby Inn
Front StreetDog friendly, great food, in nearby Longframlington, 5 miles from the lodge
The Potted Lobster
3 Lucker RdThe best local seafood in bamburgh
Lovely bistro showcasing the best of Northumbrian produce, excellent seafood
St. Aidan Hotel & Bistro
1 St Aidan'sLovely bistro showcasing the best of Northumbrian produce, excellent seafood
Lovely Craster bistro serving the best of locally caught seafood
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Jolly Fisherman Inn
Haven HillLovely Craster bistro serving the best of locally caught seafood
Previously a nurses home, beautifully converted to an award winning restaurant with rooms. Not far from bustling Morpeth. Fantastic Northumbrian menu
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St Mary's Inn
Saint Mary's LanePreviously a nurses home, beautifully converted to an award winning restaurant with rooms. Not far from bustling Morpeth. Fantastic Northumbrian menu
Excellent locally caught fish, and the best gluten free fish and chips
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Lewis's Fish Restaurant
22 Main StExcellent locally caught fish, and the best gluten free fish and chips
Another great local fish and chip restaurant serving gluten free batter and chips
Neptune Fish Restaurant
3 Seafield RdAnother great local fish and chip restaurant serving gluten free batter and chips
Great gelato and the fish and chips from next door are fantastic. Lovely beach that’s dog friendly
Ciccarelli Italian Gelato
Links RoadGreat gelato and the fish and chips from next door are fantastic. Lovely beach that’s dog friendly
Great fish & chips, amazing fish platters. Booking is a must as it is a tiny little place. Outdoor heated pods are available if the restaurant shack is full.
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The Fish Shack
29 Harbour RdGreat fish & chips, amazing fish platters. Booking is a must as it is a tiny little place. Outdoor heated pods are available if the restaurant shack is full.
A short walk from the lodge in Swarland village. Lovely award winning cafe with outdoor seating & a play park
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Nelson's at the Park
A short walk from the lodge in Swarland village. Lovely award winning cafe with outdoor seating & a play park
Children
I-Northumberland Country Zoo
Great for kids and adults alike
Great for kids to get up close and personal with hawks, owls and other birds of prey
Andy Howeys Birds of Prey Centre
Great for kids to get up close and personal with hawks, owls and other birds of prey
Take the kids to learn about eco-tourism
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I-Centre ye-Hauxley Wildlife Discovery
Hauxley LaneTake the kids to learn about eco-tourism
For all your Thomas the Tank engine lovers and grown up steam engine enthusiasts
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Heatherslaw Light Railway
For all your Thomas the Tank engine lovers and grown up steam engine enthusiasts
A great day out for the littles. Lots of baby animals to hold and pet. Play park with restaurant. Whitehouse Farm Centre is Northumberland's largest family run Farm attraction spread over 40 acres, located south of Morpeth and just a mile off the A1.
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Whitehouse Farm Centre
A great day out for the littles. Lots of baby animals to hold and pet. Play park with restaurant. Whitehouse Farm Centre is Northumberland's largest family run Farm attraction spread over 40 acres, located south of Morpeth and just a mile off the A1.
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden
The world’s biggest play structure at The Alnwick Garden
Walking
They filmed the Lloyds bank black horse video on the beach. Lovely beach and village with lots of restaurants
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Beadnell Bay
They filmed the Lloyds bank black horse video on the beach. Lovely beach and village with lots of restaurants
Hindhope Linn
Lovely walk and waterfall
Routin Linn Waterfall
Stunning hidden gem loved by hikers
St Cuthbert’s Cave is an overhanging outcrop of sandstone rock, supported by an isolated pillar of stone. It is reputed that the monks of Lindisfarne brought St Cuthbert’s body to this place to rest for a short period in AD875 following Viking raids on the Island and the subsequent abandonment of the Saxon monastery.
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St. Cuthberts Cave
St Cuthbert’s Cave is an overhanging outcrop of sandstone rock, supported by an isolated pillar of stone. It is reputed that the monks of Lindisfarne brought St Cuthbert’s body to this place to rest for a short period in AD875 following Viking raids on the Island and the subsequent abandonment of the Saxon monastery.
Stunning dog-friendly beach & dunes that are always relatively deserted
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Druridge Bay Country Park
A1068Stunning dog-friendly beach & dunes that are always relatively deserted
A not too challenging walk that even the littles could manage. Amazing views and 30 minutes drive from the lodge not far from pretty Rothbury
Simonside Hills
A not too challenging walk that even the littles could manage. Amazing views and 30 minutes drive from the lodge not far from pretty Rothbury
Gorgeous woodland walks all year round. A range of walking & more challenging hiking routes from a few KM to up to 20 are available to download on AllTrails
Thrunton Wood
Gorgeous woodland walks all year round. A range of walking & more challenging hiking routes from a few KM to up to 20 are available to download on AllTrails