SEAHOUSES AND SURROUNDING AREA

We have so many award winning beaches on our doorstep. The nearest beach is only a few minutes walk down the street with another 2 beautiful beaches less than a 10 minute walk away ; all dog friendly.

The Village centre is only a couple of minutes walk with a good range of cafes, restaurants and take aways. You will be spoilt for choice!

Boat trips to the Farne Islands and Holy Island available from Seahouses Harbour only a 5 minutes walk; sightings include Dolphins, Whales, Seals, Puffins, and much more (season dependant, also some dog friendly).

Iconic Castles locally ; Bamburgh (3 miles) and Holy Island (crossing times), Dunstanburgh and Chillingham to name a few.

Seahouses Golf Course is less than a 10 minute walk from The Sands with beautiful views of the sea and coastline.

Kids friendly activities include Crazy Golf, Soft Play, Crab Catching off the Pier, Arcade and lots of sweet shops and Ice cream parlours.

Water-sports are available at some of the local beaches ; you can hire or take lessons for Surfing, Paddle Boarding and Kayaking to name but a few.

ALNWICK AND SURROUNDING AREA

Visiting Alnwick, pronounced to sound like ‘panic’, is like stepping into a fairytale, where you can dine in the twinkling treetops of one of the world’s largest treehouses, fly a broomstick at Alnwick Castle, and visit a sleeping Giant at The Alnwick Garden.

Just a short walk through Alnwick’s winding streets and past the archway of Bondgate Tower, the only remaining chunk of the town walls, will take you to Barter Books ; one of the cosiest cafes in the county, this once Victorian railway station is now one of the biggest antiquarian bookshops in the UK, just down a few minutes walk from Castle Walk House. 

Alnwick Castle is spellbinding, as its starring role as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry casts a hint of magic over the grounds. Get lost in the history of the medieval architecture and opulent Italianate State Rooms of the Duchess of Northumberland’s family home (Percy family and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309) this is a great day out for the family.

Combine your visit with a trip to The Alnwick Garden, the enchanting site that holds 4000 different plants, a Grand Cascade, a mysterious Poison Garden and a seasonal cherry orchard. From the end of April - early May, the largest collection of Japanese Taihaku cherry blossoms in the world blooms here, so perch on one of the swinging benches and watch the delicate petals flutter in the breeze. Explore The Alnwick Treehouse, where indoor branches are intertwined with sparkling fairy lights and a flickering open fire takes centre stage. Those who are a little more adventurous can reach the restaurant via a wobbly bridge that becomes even more spectacular at night as fairy lights line the outdoor area.

Don't miss Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, which holds over 10,000 years of history in its charming stone walls. Based in Alnwick's Castle Quarter, it was previously a church, meaning you can admire its beautiful architecture while you discover artefacts, photographs and audio visual displays that showcase fascinating stories through time.

Beautiful beaches only 5 miles away too. 

Chatton is nestled within some of the most dramatic scenery in Northumberland and situated at the foot of The Cheviot Hills. The village offers a fabulous local public house, a delighting post office and village shop ; all on the doorstep. Located a few miles from the town of Wooler, a market town, with a busy street offering public houses, restaurants and a wide range of shops. Chatton is ideally located for access North into Scotland or continuing South towards Alnwick ; Holy Island, Bamburgh, Seahouses and Northumberland beaches are in easy access