PLACES TO VISIT

Bamburgh Village not only boasts its own magnificent Castle, miles of white sandy beaches, Grace Darling Museum, St Aidan's Church, golf course, local shops and restaurants. It is also ideally situated to visit many of the other spectacular sites of Northumberland a selection of which are listed below:

LOCAL TOWNS & VILLAGES

SEAHOUSES - An interesting harbour offering boat trips to the Farne Islands nature reserve and seabird sanctuary (National Trust).  Kippers, fresh seafood and Local Shopping. www.seahouse.org

BEADNELL - Small Coastal Village with a lovely beach and watersports. www.beadnellvillage.co.uk

CRASTER - Small fishing village famous for its Craster Kippers www.northumberland-coast.co.uk/craster.php

Low Newton By The Sea - Small Coastal Village with stunning beaches and open spaces. www.northumberland-coast.co.uk/low_newton.php

LINDISFARNE - The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a leisurely 30 minute drive away cut off from the main land at high tide..  Known as the cradle of Christianity it attracts a great many visitors to its priory, castle and mead brewery. Don't forget to check the tide times! www.lindisfarne.org.uk

BELFORD - Quiet Nothumbrian Village with Local Shopping. www.belfordvillage.co.uk

ROTHBURY - A rural village set in the lovely upper Coquet valley, Places to visit include Cragside (National Trust) one-time home of Lord Armstrong.  www.rothbury.co.uk

CHILLINGHAM - The white wild cattle of Chillingham castle which have been isolated from other cattle for over 700 years. www.chillingham-castle.com

ALNWICK - Dramatic historic castle where the Harry potter movies were filmed, Large shopping centre and the Alnwick gardens & Tree house. www.visitalnwick.org.uk

BERWICK - Large market town with a variety of shops and a train station. www.berwick.org.uk

MORPETH  - Historic Market town with a variety of shops, bagpipe museum and golf course. www.morpethweb.com

CASTLE'S AND COUNTRY ESTATES

THINGS TO DO