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Aln Valley Railway
A standard-gauge heritage railway on the outskirts of Alnwick, restoring the former branch line towards Alnmouth. Trains run on selected operating dates, with a walking and cycling route alongside the railway. The site is closed to the public…
Plan your visit →Alno Lounge
An all-day café-bar in Alnwick, part of the Lounges group. The operator provides children's, vegan and gluten-free menus alongside its main food and drinks selection, with games and toys in the venue. Menu availability and allergy arrangements should…
Plan your visit →Purdy Lodge
A hotel near Belford with guest rooms, a bar, restaurant and café. Electric-vehicle charging is provided through the property's own arrangements. The operator also has separate cottages at Warenford, which are different accommodation bookings. Confirm the correct property,…
Plan your visit →Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle combines historic State Rooms, battlements and exhibitions with seasonal activities in its courtyards. Its programme includes guided tours and activities connected with its role as a filming location. Public access follows the castle's open season and…
Plan your visit →Grannies Tearoom and Delicatessen
A tearoom, shop and delicatessen in Alnwick town centre. The downstairs tearoom occupies a historic basement retaining features such as stone flooring and old steps. The business sells local food as well as serving refreshments. Check access to…
Plan your visit →Aydon House Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast in Alnwick offering guest rooms with garden views and breakfast. The property provides a small guest-house setting for visitors exploring the town and wider Northumberland. Parking and room facilities should be confirmed with the…
Plan your visit →Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery
A local-history museum in a former church in Alnwick's Castle Quarter. Two floors contain objects, photographs and audiovisual material about Alnwick and its surrounding district; the gallery hosts changing exhibitions. The museum is volunteer led and has seasonal…
Plan your visit →Northern Angels Coffee House
A coffee house on Alnwick's Market Square, serving drinks and food alongside a small selection of gifts. The business also offers workspace hire through separate arrangements. It provides a central refreshment stop while exploring the town. Check current…
Plan your visit →Bailiffgate Hotel
Hotel accommodation on Bailiffgate in Alnwick's historic Castle Quarter. The operator provides separate contact points for bedrooms, restaurant dining and private events, allowing guests to plan an overnight stay and meals together. Confirm the room specification, access requirements…
Plan your visit →Edlingham Castle
Riverside ruins of a manor house strengthened against border raids. The surviving solar tower is the most prominent feature. Entry is free; parking or transport may still cost extra. Check the operator’s current opening and access advice before…
Plan your visit →Ristorante Tirreno
An Italian restaurant opposite Alnwick Playhouse near the town centre. Its menu includes pizza and pasta alongside chicken, fish and steak dishes and daily specials. It was previously known as Caffe Tirreno, so older references may use that…
Plan your visit →Castle Gate Guest House
Guest-house accommodation in Alnwick with private bathrooms and Wi-Fi in the bedrooms. It offers a smaller overnight base for exploring the town and wider Northumberland. Check the room type, breakfast, parking and arrival arrangements before booking, particularly if…
Plan your visit →The Alnwick Garden
A contemporary garden in Alnwick with the Grand Cascade, Bamboo Labyrinth, Poison Garden and seasonal planting. The Ornamental Garden and Rose Garden offer contrasting spaces to explore. Special seasonal events and neighbouring Lilidorei have separate arrangements, so check…
Plan your visit →Station Buffet at Barter Books
A café within Barter Books in Alnwick's former railway station. It uses a restored station space, offering a food stop alongside browsing the bookshop. The buffet does not take table reservations, and there may be a wait at…
Plan your visit →Holly Lodge
Bed and breakfast accommodation in Alnwick, providing a smaller-property alternative to the town's larger hotels. The location offers a base for visits to Alnwick's historic attractions and trips around Northumberland. Check the actual room facilities, breakfast arrangements and…
Plan your visit →Aydon Castle
A fortified medieval manor house near Corbridge, progressively strengthened during warfare along the Anglo-Scottish border. Visitors can explore the hall, chambers and historic features before spending time in the walled orchard. This is a rural historic site with…
Plan your visit →The Treehouse Restaurant
A restaurant in the treehouse at The Alnwick Garden, serving seasonal modern British dishes. A garden admission ticket is not required if you are only dining here, but entry to the garden itself is separate. Larger groups have…
Plan your visit →The Cookie Jar
A small hotel in Alnwick occupying the former Convent of Mercy, with 11 rooms and suites. The building's history is reflected in its different room layouts, while a garden provides outdoor space in warmer months. Private dining has…
Plan your visit →Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle combines rooms and collections with an extensive fortress setting above the Northumberland coast. Its interpretation connects the site with Vikings, medieval rulers and the history of Bebbanburg. Much of a visit includes outdoor ground, so prepare…
Plan your visit →Bamburgh Walled Garden Café
A café in Bamburgh Walled Garden, built on the footprint of an old glasshouse. Indoor tables and an outdoor terrace provide space for breakfast, sandwiches, specials and home baking. Seating is offered on a walk-in basis during opening…
Plan your visit →The Oaks Hotel
A hotel and restaurant in Alnwick with 13 bedrooms, including single, double, twin and family options. The bar, patio and selected bedrooms welcome dogs. Rooms have different layouts and facilities, so confirm the appropriate accommodation and any pet…
Plan your visit →Bellingham Heritage Centre
A local heritage centre in Bellingham with a pay-what-you-think-it-is-worth admission policy; individual visitors may enter without donating. Tea on the Train offers a separate café stop in a railway carriage. For autumn 2026, weekday opening ends on 2…
Plan your visit →Northern Edge Coffee House
A coffee house and roasting business on Silver Street in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The company roasts coffee to order and also supplies beans online, while the physical venue provides a town-centre stop. Check coffee-house opening and the food or drink…
Plan your visit →The White Swan Hotel
A historic coaching inn in central Alnwick with guest bedrooms and dining. The Olympic Suite incorporates panelling, mirrors and ceilings from RMS Olympic, while Hardy's Bar and Lounge serves more informal food and drinks. The hotel and its…
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Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
PLAN YOUR NEXT DAY OUT
Walks & road trips in Northumberland
9 published guides
Allen Banks Walk: Morralee Tarn Circular Route & Parking
Plan an Allen Banks walk to Morralee Tarn in Northumberland, with an approximate 3.3 km route map, parking and transport advice, woodland walking tips and a clear explanation…
Approx. 2.1 miles / 3.3 km plotted · Allow 1½–2 hours with stops · Moderate; steep woodland sections
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Northumberland Coast Road Trip: 3-Day Route
Follow a three-day Northumberland Coast road trip from Holy Island to Alnmouth, with eight mapped stops, tidal-access advice, castles, beaches, wildlife and places to stay.
Approximately 40 miles / 64 km · 2–3 days; one day only for highlights · Easy to moderate; tidal access and optional coastal walks
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St Cuthbert’s Cave Circular Walk: Complete Northumberland Guide
Explore an atmospheric 5.2 km woodland circuit to St Cuthbert’s Cave, with sandstone crags, Northumberland views, parking details and clear route stages.
3.2 miles / 5.2 km circular · 1½–2½ hours · Easy to moderate
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Northumberland Coastal Escape: 2-Day Road Trip
Plan a two-day Northumberland coastal escape from Bamburgh, linking castles, quiet beaches, villages and short walks with a live route map, practical advice and places to stay.
Flexible two-day itinerary; check the live map · 2 days · Easy to moderate; includes an optional 4-mile walk
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Berwick-upon-tweed Wall Walk: Ramparts, Bastions and Coastal Views
Walk Berwick's remarkable Elizabethan walls and coastal defences on an easy circular route with bastions, sea views, border history and practical planning.
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Northumberland 250 Road Trip
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Hareshaw Linn Waterfall Walk: Six Bridges Through an Ancient Northumberland Gorge
The Hareshaw Linn Walk feels like a journey into another world: six little bridges, an ancient wooded gorge, traces of forgotten industry and a spectacular.
3 miles (4.8 km) · Allow around 2 hours · Moderate
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Bamburgh Castle to Seahouses Beach Walk
Stretching along one of the most spectacular sections of coastline in Britain, this easy coastal walk links the mighty Bamburgh Castle with the bustling.
Approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) one way · 1–1.5 hours each way · Easy
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Hadrians Wall Walk: The Ultimate 84-Mile Route Guide
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