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A country inn just outside Rothbury at Thropton, with valley views, a good beer garden and a broad menu - a popular stop for walkers coming off the Simonside Hills.

A proper micro-pub on the High Street with an excellent range of local ales and a warm, chatty atmosphere - no food, but a lovely spot for a pint and good company.

A dog-friendly hotel and pub right in the centre of town overlooking the green, with comfortable if simple rooms and a warm, welcoming restaurant.

A proper pub on the High Street, well loved for its Sunday roasts and home-cooked classics, a good stop after a walk up at Cragside.

An independent deli and grocer on the High Street with a lovely range of local and speciality food, cheese, and a cosy spot for a pot of tea.

A cheerful little tea shop at Town Foot known for its stotties, homemade cakes and dog-friendly welcome - a proper local favourite for breakfast or a treat.

A well-loved Italian restaurant at Town Foot, popular with locals for its generous portions, warm service and reliably good pasta and pizza.

A tiny, no-frills Italian restaurant on Bridge Street with big personality and proper home-cooked pasta and pizza - book ahead, as tables are limited.

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.

The best-preserved lime kiln in Northumberland, a short drive from Rothbury with a small car park and picnic spot, and lovely views over the valley.

A brilliant curiosity shop tucked up a staircase on Narrowgate, with vinyl records, artwork and an eclectic mix of collectibles.

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 long-established department store on Bondgate Within with a well-curated range of clothing, shoes and gifts for the whole family.

A nostalgic sweet shop on Paikes Street stocking old favourites, sugar-free options and beautiful chocolate gifts.

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

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

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

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 grand town-centre hotel overlooking the Market Place, with an extraordinary dining room salvaged from the RMS Olympic, Titanic's sister ship.

A cosy, quirky bar on Narrowgate with a good gin selection and a warm, welcoming atmosphere - recommended by more than one local boat skipper.

A friendly, well-run pub just past the medieval town gate, praised for its beef and ale pie and genuinely excellent chips.

A pub and small hotel on Bondgate Without known for its sharing platters and Friday smokehouse nights, with comfortable rooms above.

An excellent steakhouse and pub on Fenkle Street with rooms above, consistently praised for its roast beef, generous portions and warm, attentive service.

A small, characterful pub with an excellent rotating selection of craft and guest ales, an old-style jukebox and a genuinely warm, sociable atmosphere - a proper drinker's pub.

A cosy independent coffee shop on Bondgate Within with a good range of cakes, including gluten-free and vegan options.

A charming café inside Alnwick's old railway station building, alongside Barter Books, serving hearty breakfasts and sandwiches - can get busy at peak times.

A stylish, newly opened café and cocktail bar on Fenkle Street, known for its cake selection and a generous 'buy one get one free' cocktail offer.

A striking restaurant built into the trees at The Alnwick Garden, with an open fire and a warm, atmospheric setting - a memorable spot for a Sunday roast.

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

A long-standing, no-booking Italian restaurant on Bondgate Without, known for fresh pizza and pasta at reasonable prices - be prepared to wait for a table.

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 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.

A popular bistro on Market Street in the heart of Alnwick, known for its breakfasts and a relaxed, friendly welcome.

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

A vast, free-to-enter parkland with waymarked walking routes, a ruined priory and the striking Brizlee Tower folly - no dogs allowed, but a genuinely lovely walk.

A small, strictly guided tour through toxic and narcotic plants within the walled garden - genuinely fascinating and one of the best-value hours in Alnwick, though pre-booking is essential.

A small harbour-pod shop with gifts, cosmetics and handmade soaps and bath products - a nice stop while browsing the harbour village.

A charming gift shop near the beach with candles, jewellery and scarves, and a wonderfully warm owner.

A well-loved independent clothing shop on Queen Street, known for good prices, helpful styling advice, and a legendary sale.

A lovely little florist near the harbour, known for beautiful, long-lasting arrangements and a knowledgeable owner.

A family-run pub and hotel on Queen Street, praised for a warm welcome and good breakfast, though the bar area could use some updating.

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

An excellent, recently refurbished B&B with a homely lounge, warm hospitality and a highly praised breakfast.

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

An excellent, well-equipped hostel-style stay on Coble Quay with harbour views, a superb communal kitchen and a genuinely warm welcome - great value for groups or solo travellers.

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.

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 cosy cocktail bar on Bridge Street with an excellent drinks list, weekly open mic and live music nights - a proper find in the evening.

A relatively new pub near the harbour with a good beer and cider selection and a well-regarded menu including beef brisket and fish and chips.

A modern inn with rooms, popular for a short coastal break, with a designated dog area and a generous breakfast buffet.

A well-run pub and small hotel on the High Street, praised for proper lunch portions and friendly, helpful staff.

A popular harbourside pub with an extensive menu and a strong reputation for its steak and seafood dishes, though quality has varied on recent visits.

A small coffee roaster and pod on the harbour selling excellent takeaway coffee, beans and ground coffee - worth the occasional queue.

A Thai and Vietnamese restaurant with an open kitchen and a set menu that changes every month - a rare taste of South-East Asia on the Northumberland coast.

A tiny, exceptional seafood bistro just off the harbour - book well ahead, as there's room for only around 20 people and it's often full.

A relaxed café bar right on Coble Quay with harbour views, good for a dog-friendly breakfast, though service and menu consistency have had mixed reviews.

A spacious, spotlessly clean café near the harbour known for its full breakfast and kippers, with friendly, attentive staff and a warm welcome for dogs.

A quirky little outdoor bar by the harbour with a small indoor lounge too, popular with regulars - weekend afternoons only.

A popular harbourside seafood restaurant with private dining 'shacks' overlooking the water - book ahead, and note portion sizes and pricing have had mixed recent reviews.

A well-regarded seafood restaurant right on the quayside, known for a generous seafood platter and a proper sit-down splurge.

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 small, spontaneously created driftwood shrine tucked in the dunes near Amble, decorated with beach finds and messages left by visitors - a quirky detour on a dune walk.

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

Boat trips from the harbour out to Coquet Island, with excellent chances of seeing puffins (in season), seals and other seabirds, and knowledgeable commentary throughout.

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.

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 gift and homeware shop on Dial Place.

A wonderful gift shop on Castle Street with jewellery, scarves and gifts, beautifully wrapped and reasonably priced - a firm favourite with regular visitors.

An art gallery on Castle Street showing local and regional artists, open Tuesday to Sunday.

An exceptional B&B on Station Road, run by a wonderfully attentive host with beautiful gardens and a legendary breakfast - book well ahead.

A pub hotel right opposite the castle, popular for its bar and restaurant, though reviews on the rooms themselves are mixed - worth checking recent feedback before booking.

A small hotel on Bridge Street in the heart of the village, close to the castle and the river.

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

A lively, dog-friendly pub directly opposite the castle, with a good range of local beers and generous, if occasionally slow-cooked, pub classics.

A traditional village pub on Castle Street, a short walk from Warkworth Castle.

A pub and restaurant on Dial Place with a fine-dining bent, in a handsome village-centre building close to the castle.

A striking 14th-century fortified bridge over the River Coquet, one of the best-preserved of its kind in England and a lovely spot for photos.

A gentle riverside walk beneath the castle, following the Coquet either toward the village centre or onward to Amble.

A tiny medieval chapel carved into the riverbank rock, reached by a scenic walk (or small rowing boat) from the castle - open weekends only.

A quiet, expansive beach a short walk from the village through the dunes, with free parking and toilets nearby - lovely for a peaceful stroll.

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 beautifully curated gift shop on Northumberland Street stocking jewellery, prints and candles from local artisans - a firm favourite for anyone visiting Alnmouth regularly.

A highly rated guest house on Riverside Road overlooking the Aln estuary, with spacious rooms, a residents' lounge and a sunny terrace.

A country house hotel right on the coastal path overlooking the golf course, with excellent food and a full programme of activity and art holidays.

A small guest house in a Grade II listed former granary on Northumberland Street, a short stroll from the beach, run by warm, welcoming hosts.

A characterful inn right by the estuary with rooms upstairs, a lovely terrace for a wood-fired pizza and drink, and some of the best views in the village.

A well-loved village pub with a strong Sunday lunch reputation and a good range of cask ales, popular with both locals and visitors.

A hotel and restaurant in the centre of the village, popular for its wood-fired pizza and generous portions, with rooms recently given a smart refurbishment.

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

An art gallery in a converted old schoolhouse with a lovely café attached, serving good coffee and cake alongside changing exhibitions of regional artists.

A stylish daytime tea room on Northumberland Street (which becomes Bistro 23 in the evening), serving a seafood platter, homemade cake and a good children's menu.

A stylish small hotel and restaurant on Northumberland Street, praised for its breakfasts, Sunday roasts and genuinely excellent fish and chips.

A cosy tea room by day and bistro by night on Northumberland Street, known for crab sandwiches and a warm, unhurried atmosphere.

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.

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

A small, warmly welcoming family-run café on North End, known for homemade cakes, pies and a proper Sunday lunch.

A highly-rated local outdoor activity company based in Longhoughton offering coasteering, kayaking and multi-day expeditions along the Northumberland coast.

A secluded little bay just south of Longhoughton, reached via a short walk with an honesty-box car park - one of the quieter beaches on this stretch.