Jenny's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Alnwick Garden
Denwick LaneA great day out particularly for families with children.
A fantastic second hand bookshop with a lovely cafe and open fires. Perfect for losing half a day in!
83 locals recommend
Barter Books
A fantastic second hand bookshop with a lovely cafe and open fires. Perfect for losing half a day in!
Cragside is 15 minutes from the house close to a beautiful village called Rothbury, also worth a visit. The house was built by Victorian Industrialist, Lord Armstrong, and was the first to use electricity. Original William Morris wallpaper and beautiful furniture fill this impressive building. The landscapes grounds are stunning.
106 locals recommend
National Trust - Cragside
Cragside is 15 minutes from the house close to a beautiful village called Rothbury, also worth a visit. The house was built by Victorian Industrialist, Lord Armstrong, and was the first to use electricity. Original William Morris wallpaper and beautiful furniture fill this impressive building. The landscapes grounds are stunning.
Bamburgh beach, regularly voted one of the country’s best is a must. The castle is wonderful too as is the village itself.
32 locals recommend
Bamburgh Beach
Bamburgh beach, regularly voted one of the country’s best is a must. The castle is wonderful too as is the village itself.
Lindisfarne, or Holy Island as it is known locally, is a tidal island cut off from the mainland twice a day. It is a pilgrimage spot for many as it was an important site for early Christianity during the Anglo-Saxon period and many visit the ruins of the Priory each year. The impressive castle was built by Henry VIII, using stone from the priory during the dissolution, ti be used as a garrison for troops due to its location so close to the border with Scotland. The island is a magical place and well worth a visit. Nature lover will appreciate a walk around the island for the bird life and the seal colonies.
36 locals recommend
Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne, or Holy Island as it is known locally, is a tidal island cut off from the mainland twice a day. It is a pilgrimage spot for many as it was an important site for early Christianity during the Anglo-Saxon period and many visit the ruins of the Priory each year. The impressive castle was built by Henry VIII, using stone from the priory during the dissolution, ti be used as a garrison for troops due to its location so close to the border with Scotland. The island is a magical place and well worth a visit. Nature lover will appreciate a walk around the island for the bird life and the seal colonies.
About a 40 minute drive away, this is a great place to visit with children. The house is beautiful and the grounds too. Lots of good picnic spots and great children’s play areas.
42 locals recommend
National Trust Wallington
About a 40 minute drive away, this is a great place to visit with children. The house is beautiful and the grounds too. Lots of good picnic spots and great children’s play areas.
There is a fabulous walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh along the headland. The walk to the castle is about 1.5 miles there and back. The Jolly Fisherman pub is a great spot to end up in after for a lunch with a view!
68 locals recommend
National Trust - Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh RoadThere is a fabulous walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh along the headland. The walk to the castle is about 1.5 miles there and back. The Jolly Fisherman pub is a great spot to end up in after for a lunch with a view!
A pretty ruined castle in a lovely village. There are beautiful walks along the river here too. A couple of miles up the road is Amble, another busy seaside village.
49 locals recommend
Warkworth Castle
Castle TerraceA pretty ruined castle in a lovely village. There are beautiful walks along the river here too. A couple of miles up the road is Amble, another busy seaside village.
A fun day out with families, particularly Harry Potter fans! The castle has an impressive art collection and is an interesting day for history enthusiasts too.
281 locals recommend
Alnwick Castle
A fun day out with families, particularly Harry Potter fans! The castle has an impressive art collection and is an interesting day for history enthusiasts too.
The birthplace of ‘Earl Grey’ tea! A stunning landscaped garden with a famous arboretum. The snowdrop and spring bulbs are spectacular; I particularly love the magnolias in early summer. A beautiful place with stunning walks. The tea room is fabulous, serving excellent food, delicious cakes and Earl Grey tea!
25 locals recommend
Howick Hall Gardens
The birthplace of ‘Earl Grey’ tea! A stunning landscaped garden with a famous arboretum. The snowdrop and spring bulbs are spectacular; I particularly love the magnolias in early summer. A beautiful place with stunning walks. The tea room is fabulous, serving excellent food, delicious cakes and Earl Grey tea!
Fantastic for families with teens or just adventurous adults. Coasteering and kayaking activities all led by guides.
Adventure Northumberland
Windyside HillFantastic for families with teens or just adventurous adults. Coasteering and kayaking activities all led by guides.
Surfing lessons led by experienced teachers on the beach in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle!
Surf Northumberland
Surfing lessons led by experienced teachers on the beach in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle!
Food scene
Combine a visit to Warkworth with a trio here or to the Old Boathouse also in the harbour.
23 locals recommend
The Fish Shack
29 Harbour RdCombine a visit to Warkworth with a trio here or to the Old Boathouse also in the harbour.
Great food and views from this restaurant on the harbour. Boat trips leave the harbour for Coquet Island too.
40 locals recommend
The Old Boathouse
Leazes StreetGreat food and views from this restaurant on the harbour. Boat trips leave the harbour for Coquet Island too.
Our favourite restaurant in the area. It’s about a 30 minute drive but well worth it!
42 locals recommend
The Potted Lobster
3 Lucker RdOur favourite restaurant in the area. It’s about a 30 minute drive but well worth it!
Great views from the restaurant or grab a table outside with stunning views out to sea!
20 locals recommend
Jolly Fisherman Inn
Haven HillGreat views from the restaurant or grab a table outside with stunning views out to sea!
A very busy and popular pub on the beach at beautiful Low Newton. Try a pint of ‘Sandcastles’ from the Ship’s microbrewery next door and enjoy a delicious crab stottie!
36 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
A very busy and popular pub on the beach at beautiful Low Newton. Try a pint of ‘Sandcastles’ from the Ship’s microbrewery next door and enjoy a delicious crab stottie!
A great pub with a great atmosphere. Good burgers and cocktails!
19 locals recommend
The Dirty Bottles
32 NarrowgateA great pub with a great atmosphere. Good burgers and cocktails!
Very close to the house. Great steaks and a fantastic Sunday lunch!
The Market Tavern, Steakhouse and Lodge
7 Fenkle StreetVery close to the house. Great steaks and a fantastic Sunday lunch!
Just at the bottom of the street so very handy! Great food and cocktails with a lovely garden out the back.
7 locals recommend
Adam and Eve
3 Clayport StreetJust at the bottom of the street so very handy! Great food and cocktails with a lovely garden out the back.
Best chippy in the area! They have just started homemade gelato too- delicious!
8 locals recommend
Carlo's
7-9 Market StBest chippy in the area! They have just started homemade gelato too- delicious!
SHERKHAN OF ALNWICK
2 Market PlGreat for a takeaway and nice restaurant too.
In the Market Place, a great little bar which serves delicious tapas and sharing platters too. Great cocktails. Check out their website for when they have special nights and special offers on.
Pig in Muck
Market PlaceIn the Market Place, a great little bar which serves delicious tapas and sharing platters too. Great cocktails. Check out their website for when they have special nights and special offers on.