Test your skills

Test your golfing skills on one of the many links golf courses - one only a few hundred yards away! Or simply sit in your own garden and drink in the ever changing sea views whether it be over an alfresco breakfast or a sunset tipple, the choice is yours.

Venture further

The Scottish Border Country and Scotland's breathtakingly beautiful capital, Edinburgh, are all within easy reach. A short train ride from Alnmouth and you can be shopping before lunch, or strolling around the Georgian New Town and Edinburgh Castle

Pop to the quaint market town of Alnwick

Visit Alnwick Castle [for Harry Potter fans] or wander round the enchanting Alnwick Garden with its Grand Cascade, Poison Garden and water sculptures, then take a bite in Europe's largest tree-house restaurant.

Fancy a hike?

The Cheviot Hills and Northumberland's National Park are within a 20 minute drive. From star gazing at the Dark Sky Park and walking along Hadrian's Wall in the south to the vast views and moorland of the College Valley to the north, this park has it all

Feeling adventurous?

Dare the tides and cross the white sands to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. This serene setting was the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels and home to St Oswald.

Food glorious food

Alnmouth has a wealth of good eateries and pubs. A favourite is The Red Lion' where a sundowner overlooking the Aln estuary from it's garden decking is top of our list. Or cosy up inside by the log fires. Sweet tea rooms and a superb delicatessen too.

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