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Contemporary restaurant and bar near Beadnell Bay serving breakfasts, seafood, grills, drinks and evening meals.

Charming café and pub dining inside The Plough Inn, serving locally sourced breakfasts, lunches and homemade bread in the Breamish Valley.

A vast sandy beach beneath the castle, dog-friendly and often peaceful even in summer, with dune paths and parking close by.

The dramatic clifftop castle at the heart of the village, with state rooms, centuries of history and a beach right on its doorstep.

A vast, gently sloping sandy bay backed by dunes, dog friendly and a firm favourite for beach days, swimming and sunset walks.

Luxury boutique hotel with individually styled rooms and a destination restaurant in the heart of Beadnell village.

Café by day, bistro by night, serving the best of Northumberland's local produce.

Bright café and gift shop in a converted stone barn just off the A1, serving breakfasts, lunches and salads with a dog-friendly courtyard.

Traditional country inn near Felton with coast and Cheviot views, an award-winning restaurant, bar and en-suite rooms

A wonderful historic inn at the heart of one of Northumberland's prettiest villages, with a striking crypt bar, beautifully appointed rooms and excellent, thoughtful food - well worth the trip out.

Cosy café by day and relaxed bistro by night, serving seafood, breakfasts, lunches, cakes and evening meals.

An outstanding village inn with rooms, with consistently excellent food, a warm atmosphere and genuinely attentive service - a real destination in its own right.

Historic village inn with rooms, a bar, restaurant and beer garden, incorporating part of a medieval tower house.

Stylish village inn offering characterful rooms, great pub food and a dog-friendly welcome.

A lovely coffee stop at Annstead Farm on the edge of Beadnell, well loved for excellent coffee and proper homemade cakes - a firm regular favourite of ours.

Village hotel and restaurant offering stylish accommodation and locally focused dining close to Bamburgh Castle and beach.

Historic coaching inn on the River Coquet with food, rooms and riverside views

A wonderful, dog-friendly country pub in the heart of Ellingham, with generous, beautifully cooked food and a genuinely warm welcome from friendly, attentive staff.

One of Britain's largest second-hand bookshops, set in a beautifully preserved Victorian railway station complete with an open fire, model train and excellent café.

A picturesque working harbour with old lime kilns, a beach on either side and food vans nearby, a natural focal point for a wander round the village.

A café on Harbour Road with sea views, serving breakfasts and light lunches a short stroll from the harbour and lime kilns.

Friendly village café serving homemade cakes, sandwiches, light lunches and fresh coffee opposite the local gallery.

A relaxed café just off the main road with a lovely outdoor courtyard, generous breakfasts and cakes, and a warm welcome for dogs.

Dog-friendly traditional pub serving hearty food, with accommodation and a popular beer garden on Front Street.

Family leisure venue at Seafield Park with a coffee shop, bar, food and indoor facilities overlooking the coast.

An award-winning farm shop and butcher on the retail park, well regarded for its pies and local produce - though we'd recommend choosing fresh meat carefully and checking dates, following a couple of concerning recent reviews.

A beachside food shack at the Beadnell Bay car park serving pizzas, burgers and bacon rolls, handy for a post-beach bite though it can be slow when busy.

A lively small-plates restaurant right opposite the Abbey, with generous sharing dishes, good pizzas and a relaxed, buzzy atmosphere.

A wonderful gift shop on Middle Street, known as much for its beautiful pieces as for the genuine warmth of the staff - a proper Corbridge institution.

An excellent small restaurant and cocktail bar on Clayport Street, praised for inventive food, a strong cocktail list and a genuine welcome for dogs.

A striking new whisky distillery and Anglo-Saxon museum on the edge of Wooler, with guided tastings, an immersive exhibition on the old royal seat of Bernicia, and an excellent restaurant.

A beautiful wooded gorge with waterside walks, swimming spots and several route options - a genuinely lovely, less crowded corner of Hadrian's Wall country.

A tidal estuary where the River Aln meets the sea, a haven for wading birds and a beautiful spot to watch the sunset over the moored yachts.

A long-standing gift shop on Northumberland Street with an eclectic range from toys to jewellery, a good stop for something a little different.

A long, gently sloping sandy beach a short walk from the village, backed by dunes and golf links, with lovely views back toward Church Hill.

A friendly, unpretentious social club on Northumberland Street with cheap drinks, pool, darts and a warm welcome for visitors and dogs alike.

A relaxed all-day café-bar-restaurant on Bondgate Within with a broad menu, dog-friendly seating and regular events - part of the wider Lounges group.

The dramatic ancestral seat of the Percy family and second-largest inhabited castle in England, famous as a Harry Potter filming location, with a fascinating armoury, state rooms and dog-friendly grounds.

A quirky, lovingly restored B&B and antiques centre just outside town on the A1, with individually themed rooms and a genuinely warm welcome from long-time hosts.

A traditional outdoor market in the town's Market Place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with local food, crafts and homemade goods.

An Aladdin's cave of vintage and antique furniture, lighting and paintings in the Market Place, spread over two floors.

A row of hireable beach huts by a small sandy cove at the harbour mouth, with fishing boats coming and going and Warkworth Castle visible up the estuary.

Comfortable, well-run guest rooms right by the harbour, run by attentive hosts and close to the Sunday market and the main street.

A cluster of colourful pods and huts along the harbour selling crafts, gifts, and local food, with a lively Sunday market and puffin cruises departing nearby.

A quieter, dog-friendly beach south of the harbour with free parking, rock pools and a peaceful stretch of sand.

A popular Sunday market along the quayside with food stalls, a butcher, fruit and veg, and local crafts - a nice reason to time a visit for a Sunday.

A friendly, old-fashioned local boozer on Queen Street with a well-loved Sunday lunch and a genuinely warm welcome for visitors and dogs.

A dune and beach nature reserve linking Beadnell and Seahouses, good for a longer coastal walk with plenty of birdlife along the way.

A farm holiday site between Beadnell and Seahouses with camping, cottages and The Lazy Cow cake and coffee stop on site.

An excellent independent off-licence in the Market Place with a strong local spirits selection and knowledgeable staff happy to let you taste before you buy.

A beautifully preserved 13th-century manor house just outside the village, with restored floors, an orchard and lovely grounds - check opening days before visiting, as it's not open daily.

An excellent boutique hotel directly opposite the castle, with quiet, well-appointed rooms, a strong restaurant and a handful of dog-friendly rooms.

A tiny shed café on The Wynding with sea views, serving bacon rolls, kipper sandwiches and crab rolls a short walk from the beach.

Self-catering holiday cottages on The Wynding, close to the castle and beach and run as a small local letting business.

A working lighthouse on The Wynding with benches and sea views, marking a quieter stretch of coastline just beyond the castle.

Bright, relaxed café serving breakfasts, lunches, artisan coffee and home baking within Bamburgh's restored walled garden.

A self-catering property near the harbour with lovely views, good for a simple, well-located stay.

A small, highly-rated seafood restaurant on Northumberland Street sourcing whatever's been landed the day before - book ahead, as tables go quickly.

Coastal hotel with sea-facing rooms and a daily restaurant and bar serving dishes made with local ingredients.

A large touring and camping site right across the road from Beadnell Bay beach, popular for its unbeatable location despite dated shower blocks.

A touring site tucked into the dunes right on the beach, with a handful of sought-after pitches and a village shop close by.

A small, well-located caravan park in the village, praised for its relaxed setting though with limited toilet facilities for its size.

A small, sheltered cove north of the harbour, popular for open-water swimming, rock pooling and quiet sunrise or sunset spots.

A modern self-catering penthouse in the heart of the village with sea views, close to the pub and beach.

Restored 18th-century lime kilns right by the harbour, with information boards and some of the best sunset views on this stretch of coast.

A brilliant independent village shop stocking local produce, fresh crab and lobster, sandwiches and gifts, a genuine holidaymaker favourite.

An excellent old-fashioned hardware and country store, with genuinely helpful staff who'll go out of their way to track down whatever you need.

A small but surprisingly packed museum on village and industrial life, with hands-on bits for children and a genuinely knowledgeable, friendly welcome.

A fascinating trio of neo-classical hall, medieval castle and spectacular quarry garden, with rare and exotic plants growing straight out of the rock - allow a good few hours.

The fine-dining restaurant at Ad Gefrin, serving beautifully judged, seasonal dishes alongside whisky pairings in a striking modern setting - book ahead.

A small café by day and elegant restaurant by evening, just off the centre of town, known for beautifully presented food and a genuinely warm welcome.

A long-running boat trip operator sailing from the harbour to the Farne Islands, well known for puffin and seal-watching trips with dogs welcome aboard.

A family-run bistro on Northumberland Street with an excellent seafood platter and daily specials, popular enough that booking ahead is essential on evening service.

An excellent village pub on Middle Street, well loved for its shepherd's pie and warm, attentive service - a proper find in the heart of Corbridge.

A lively, dog-friendly pub and hotel right in the centre of the village, well loved by Pennine Way walkers for its cosy welcome and home-cooked Sunday lunch.

Contemporary gastro pub with an orangery, seasonal menus, cocktails and a lively setting close to Seahouses harbour.

A peaceful medieval abbey church at the heart of Blanchland, with medieval floor slabs, ancient glass and a real sense of the White Canons who founded the village.

A lovely ethically sourced clothing and gift shop on Market Street, with a genuinely warm owner and a beautifully curated, colourful range.

A peaceful touring and camping site deep in Redesdale forest, wonderful for stargazing and dog walks, with a slightly rustic but well-kept set of facilities.

A smart French bistro on Gilesgate, popular for its set lunch - generally excellent, though reviews on the main courses have been more mixed of late.

A quiet, unspoilt sandy beach with a natural harbour, popular for birdwatching and dog walks, with limited parking and no facilities beyond the pub.

Well-equipped, dog-friendly lodges in a converted former boarding school just outside the village, praised for their peaceful setting and dark skies.

A roadside viewpoint over Budle Bay's tidal mudflats, popular with birdwatchers for waders and wildfowl as the tide turns.

A characterful manor house B&B just outside the village at Budle, set in quiet grounds with a fascinating history behind it.

A cosy guest house on Main Street with a small café serving fresh, home-cooked lunches - a warm, friendly welcome from the host makes this a proper find.

A small specialist food shop on Dial Place, open Wednesday to Sunday.

A surprisingly good all-day café on the Willowburn Industrial Estate, with generous portions and a proper fish and chips option.

A lovely café just outside Wooler at Milfield, with a big dog-friendly following and an extensive menu of freshly made toasties, salads and cakes.

A well-loved Italian restaurant on Front Street with generous portions and a warm welcome for dogs - book ahead, as it's deservedly popular.

A small, highly-rated guest house on Bailiffgate with castle views and genuinely attentive hosts - right in the heart of town.

A friendly, well-located B&B just off National Cycle Route 1, praised for its breakfasts and warm welcome.

A wild, rolling range straddling the Scottish border, with The Cheviot itself rising to 815 metres - some of the most rewarding, big-sky walking country in Northumberland.

A beautifully kept B&B on the High Street with a warm, personal welcome and a breakfast cooked with genuine care - guests often leave firm friends with the hosts.

A comfortable B&B on the High Street with a hearty breakfast using locally sourced bacon and sausage, and walkers' maps on hand for planning the day ahead.

A striking former island across the estuary from the village, cut off from the mainland by a storm in 1806 - a steep but rewarding climb for sweeping views over Alnmouth.

A small, beautifully kept touring and lodge park close to the Observatory, with immaculate facilities and a genuinely friendly owner.

A caravan park close to the harbour with rock pooling nearby, a longstanding family favourite for a coastal holiday base.

A relaxed, family-friendly campsite near Boulmer with a bar, pizza nights and a play area, an easy cycle into Alnwick.

A small coffee stand in the harbour car park, a handy stop for a takeaway coffee before or after a boat trip.

A proper little micro-pub on Queen Street with a strong cask ale selection, board games on the tables, and a dog-friendly, chatty atmosphere.