Maria and Paul's Guidebook
AMBLE
Amble Marina is no more than a 10 minute walk away from The Retreat, you can take a lovely walk along the pier and take some great photo's, you can see Warkworth Castle from the harbour . Amble has been a known as the friendliest port since the 1930's and it will not disappoint. You will enter 15 retail pods in the harbour village which has recently been redeveloped, you will find pods which do cheese, items for our furry friends and beautiful sea glass jewellery, the shopping experience is endless. Great coffee shops and tea rooms to visit and relax a while.
Following on, there is a Regular Sunday market with some great stalls, the collaboration of all these places blends well with the great little high street.
You will find a hatchery for lobsters, learn about the lifestyle of the lobster, kids can have a hands on experience with there touch tank. Take home some tasty fish from the fresh bar for tea.
Castlemania is a soft play indoor area for children it is a the coquet enterprise park Amble.
Morrisons supermarket is also on the coquet enterprise park, with a petrol garage.
Amble Marina Ltd
Amble Marina is no more than a 10 minute walk away from The Retreat, you can take a lovely walk along the pier and take some great photo's, you can see Warkworth Castle from the harbour . Amble has been a known as the friendliest port since the 1930's and it will not disappoint. You will enter 15 retail pods in the harbour village which has recently been redeveloped, you will find pods which do cheese, items for our furry friends and beautiful sea glass jewellery, the shopping experience is endless. Great coffee shops and tea rooms to visit and relax a while.
Following on, there is a Regular Sunday market with some great stalls, the collaboration of all these places blends well with the great little high street.
You will find a hatchery for lobsters, learn about the lifestyle of the lobster, kids can have a hands on experience with there touch tank. Take home some tasty fish from the fresh bar for tea.
Castlemania is a soft play indoor area for children it is a the coquet enterprise park Amble.
Morrisons supermarket is also on the coquet enterprise park, with a petrol garage.
Sightseeing
From Amble 5 minutes by car, 30 minutes drive.
If you like a bit of history and love a beautiful walk along the river coquet, and is absolutely stunning when the daffodils are out in spring. Warkworth castle is a must see part of English heritage ,Spectacular river and coastal views from the castle walls. take a rowing boat over to the hermitage, a religious building carved out of the rock, there are certain Hermitage opening times, please check.
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Warkworth Castle
Castle TerraceFrom Amble 5 minutes by car, 30 minutes drive.
If you like a bit of history and love a beautiful walk along the river coquet, and is absolutely stunning when the daffodils are out in spring. Warkworth castle is a must see part of English heritage ,Spectacular river and coastal views from the castle walls. take a rowing boat over to the hermitage, a religious building carved out of the rock, there are certain Hermitage opening times, please check.
From Amble 12 minutes drive, 2 hour walk.
Alnmouth village is like a picture postcard, there are a variety of restaurants and pubs, coffee shops and galleries. Idyllic beach, and a cycle path from Alnmouth to Amble. The beach is absolutely stunning and is worth a visit. There is a golf course that runs alongside the beach, which is very reasonably priced I am told.
There are many coastal walks and cycle paths to be found around Northumberland from easy to difficult, from families to hikers, make your choice.
One of the sites that is particularly good for giving guides for walks is theoutdoorguide.co.uk there are over 100 walks on here.
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Alnmouth
From Amble 12 minutes drive, 2 hour walk.
Alnmouth village is like a picture postcard, there are a variety of restaurants and pubs, coffee shops and galleries. Idyllic beach, and a cycle path from Alnmouth to Amble. The beach is absolutely stunning and is worth a visit. There is a golf course that runs alongside the beach, which is very reasonably priced I am told.
There are many coastal walks and cycle paths to be found around Northumberland from easy to difficult, from families to hikers, make your choice.
One of the sites that is particularly good for giving guides for walks is theoutdoorguide.co.uk there are over 100 walks on here.
From Amble 20 minute drive.
Alnwick castle is amazing, this is the second largest inhabited castle in the country, this is home to the Duke of Northumberland's family.
Magnificent architecture and brimming with rich history, not to mention it has played host to many dramas and films, Downton Abbey, Harry Potter etc Closes during the winter and reopens in March.
Alnwick Gardens is the brainchild of the Duchess of Northumberland. Stunning cascading waterfalls strike you as you enter, with mini diggers for the little ones, different times of year you will see many different types of plants, the cherry orchard with its swinging benches is tranquil, best time to visit is the end of April beginning of May. Alnwick gardens and castle gives pleasure in many ways and is worth the visit, pricing for the garden and the castle can be done separately.
The gardens also house the poison garden, this will open your eyes to many plants in our gardens that are poisonous, there's a very interesting talk to join, very informative.
The gardens also boast that they have the largest treehouse restaurant in the world, absolutely beautiful, but it is best to book, very reasonably priced.
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Alnwick Castle
From Amble 20 minute drive.
Alnwick castle is amazing, this is the second largest inhabited castle in the country, this is home to the Duke of Northumberland's family.
Magnificent architecture and brimming with rich history, not to mention it has played host to many dramas and films, Downton Abbey, Harry Potter etc Closes during the winter and reopens in March.
Alnwick Gardens is the brainchild of the Duchess of Northumberland. Stunning cascading waterfalls strike you as you enter, with mini diggers for the little ones, different times of year you will see many different types of plants, the cherry orchard with its swinging benches is tranquil, best time to visit is the end of April beginning of May. Alnwick gardens and castle gives pleasure in many ways and is worth the visit, pricing for the garden and the castle can be done separately.
The gardens also house the poison garden, this will open your eyes to many plants in our gardens that are poisonous, there's a very interesting talk to join, very informative.
The gardens also boast that they have the largest treehouse restaurant in the world, absolutely beautiful, but it is best to book, very reasonably priced.
This is 10minutes drive, or just over and hours walk from Amble. Parking for the first hour is free but you still need to display a ticket, up to 2 hours is £1.60. Area is Dog friendly, also on the beach. There is a large fresh water lake, woodland and grass meadows. There are many open water sports on the lake and are well worth looking into. There are over 3 miles of beautiful beaches and a network of paths to help you explore.
There is a café on site for hot drinks and snacks.
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Druridge Bay Country Park
A1068This is 10minutes drive, or just over and hours walk from Amble. Parking for the first hour is free but you still need to display a ticket, up to 2 hours is £1.60. Area is Dog friendly, also on the beach. There is a large fresh water lake, woodland and grass meadows. There are many open water sports on the lake and are well worth looking into. There are over 3 miles of beautiful beaches and a network of paths to help you explore.
There is a café on site for hot drinks and snacks.
45 minute drive from Amble or drive after Seahouses it is 8 minutes. Car park at the bottom of castle
Absolutely fabulous, amazing views across the beaches, beautiful castle, so much in this castle for the family, the Armstrong family still live here, definitely worth visiting. Dogs on leads are welcome. Then if your not worn out take a fabulous walk on the stunning beach.
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Bamburgh Castle
40 The Wynding45 minute drive from Amble or drive after Seahouses it is 8 minutes. Car park at the bottom of castle
Absolutely fabulous, amazing views across the beaches, beautiful castle, so much in this castle for the family, the Armstrong family still live here, definitely worth visiting. Dogs on leads are welcome. Then if your not worn out take a fabulous walk on the stunning beach.
37 minutes drive from Amble.
This is such a beautiful house, and gardens, there are manmade lakes and waterfalls, you can see the whole estate by car, there is an adventure playground for the children and our furry friends are welcome too, the maze is great for a game of hide n seek. It is a fabulous Victorian house, a must visit for the whole family.
There's a tea room on site, and 3 other eateries. picnic tables for you to use if your taking a picnic.
If you are not worn out, Rothbury is 5 minutes drive, a beautiful market town, well worth a visit.
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National Trust - Cragside
37 minutes drive from Amble.
This is such a beautiful house, and gardens, there are manmade lakes and waterfalls, you can see the whole estate by car, there is an adventure playground for the children and our furry friends are welcome too, the maze is great for a game of hide n seek. It is a fabulous Victorian house, a must visit for the whole family.
There's a tea room on site, and 3 other eateries. picnic tables for you to use if your taking a picnic.
If you are not worn out, Rothbury is 5 minutes drive, a beautiful market town, well worth a visit.
History and books
Barter Books is in Alnwick, this used to be Alnwick railway station and still houses much of the original carriages and waiting rooms, I absolutely love this second hand book shop. Free to enter, very quirky and especially nice in the winter, when they have open fires. Great café to sit and relax whilst contemplating the vast array of books, not the cheapest for second hand books, but the most amazing place to go.
Dog friendly and parking for up to 42 cars.
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Barter Books
Barter Books is in Alnwick, this used to be Alnwick railway station and still houses much of the original carriages and waiting rooms, I absolutely love this second hand book shop. Free to enter, very quirky and especially nice in the winter, when they have open fires. Great café to sit and relax whilst contemplating the vast array of books, not the cheapest for second hand books, but the most amazing place to go.
Dog friendly and parking for up to 42 cars.
Neighbourhoods
20 minute drive from Amble
Alnwick is a lovely market town, with many great places to shop, and eat.
Alnwick rum company have a shop that not only does rum but gin and Mead wine from Lindisfarne.
We love to eat at the Olive Branch when we go, great food made on the premises, great choice, coffee is amazing, and friendly staff.
Alnwick town is great, and on a Thursday they have an open market day, they have artisan breads, cheeses and a lot of different crafts.
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Alnwick
20 minute drive from Amble
Alnwick is a lovely market town, with many great places to shop, and eat.
Alnwick rum company have a shop that not only does rum but gin and Mead wine from Lindisfarne.
We love to eat at the Olive Branch when we go, great food made on the premises, great choice, coffee is amazing, and friendly staff.
Alnwick town is great, and on a Thursday they have an open market day, they have artisan breads, cheeses and a lot of different crafts.
NEIGHBOURHOODS
40 MINUTES from Amble. Then you can visit BAMBURGH CASTLE 8 minutes further on.
A long history of fishing makes this popular seaside village fascinating and beautiful. Check out great fish n chips, and the swallow fish smokehouse, best as we are concerned, fish has been smoked here since 1843. You will find this around the back of the shops, up a small lane, South Street.
The Olde Ship Inn is a gem of a pub, great beer and i think a great beef stottie, charming, warm and comfy with a large open fire, much bigger than you think when you get inside. You will find this on the main street.
Plenty of parking in Seahouses
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Seahouses Harbour
Harbour Road40 MINUTES from Amble. Then you can visit BAMBURGH CASTLE 8 minutes further on.
A long history of fishing makes this popular seaside village fascinating and beautiful. Check out great fish n chips, and the swallow fish smokehouse, best as we are concerned, fish has been smoked here since 1843. You will find this around the back of the shops, up a small lane, South Street.
The Olde Ship Inn is a gem of a pub, great beer and i think a great beef stottie, charming, warm and comfy with a large open fire, much bigger than you think when you get inside. You will find this on the main street.
Plenty of parking in Seahouses
City/town information
Newcastle upon Tyne
ONLY 45 minutes from Amble. Great city.