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About Alnmouth
Set where the Aln flows into the North Sea, Alnmouth was the port for Alnwick in the 12th century, it continued as an important grain-shipping port for centuries and for a time was reputedly known as a haven for smugglers. Ships were once built here.
On Christmas Day 1806 a terrible storm broke, crashing seas tumbled through the north-east bank of the river and the Aln changed course, pouring into the sea through the new opening on the north side of Church Hill. The result of this was that the harbour was left on the south side where it gradually silted up. The gale finally destroyed the ruins of a Norman Church which had replaced a church of Anglo-Saxon times, built on Church Hill. The church's position is marked with a wooden cross.
Today, this attractive small town is very much a place for pleasure, it is popular for yachting, and has excellent golden sandy beaches. It also has two golf courses, one being the 4th oldest in the country. Many of the old granary buildings, some which can be found on the banks of the Aln, are now converted to interesting private dwellings. These and other delightful red roofed properties set against the gleaming waters look particularly picturesque.
The town offers visitors a good choice of holiday accommodation, the choice extends from luxury hotels to friendly bed and breakfast. You can seek out interesting restaurants, old inns, and a few shops for souvenirs and gifts.
Alnmouth lies on a coastline famed for its outstanding natural beauty, thus one of its greatest pleasures is found in wandering the coastal paths enjoying uninterrupted sea and coastal views.
For further information, please visit
www.alnmouth.org.uk
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Alnmouth
| Warkworth Castle | (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Alnwick Garden | (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Alnwick Castle | (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hulne Park | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dunstanburgh Castle | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Druridge Bay Country Park | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Embleton and Newton Links | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Callaly Castle | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Cragside | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Queen Elizabeth II Country Park | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Lordenshaw | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Breamish Valley | (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Park | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Castle | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Wansbeck Country Park | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in AlnmouthAll attractions in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Alnmouth
Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction S)
Sparkling in high summer and tinged with frosty thin ice in winter, the River Coquet makes its final loop before entering the sea at Amble.
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Craster, in the county of Northumberland (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N)
Craster is a quiet and unspoiled fishing village in Northumberland, famous for its Kippers and beautiful cliff scenery
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Beadnell, in the county of Northumberland (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction N)
On this coast of sheer perfection, amongst timeless coastal villages, lies Beadnell an historic fishing village.
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Thropton, in the county of Northumberland (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)
This pretty village straggles the banks of the sparkling River Coquet. It is a lively invigorating place, lying amidst the stunning countryside of Simonside, a 1,409 foot high peak.
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, in the county of Northumberland (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction S)
The bay is a major attraction, often lively with fishing cobbles and pleasure craft, it is also a haven for sun-bathers.
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Morpeth, in the county of Northumberland (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)
Hidden in the spacious Northumberland countryside where centuries ago the towns and villages of this vast region were the scene of border raids and skirmishes, lies the busy market town of Morpeth.
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Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)
Bamburgh, is known as the ancient capital of the Northumbrian coast and it is home to probably the finest Castle in England.
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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)
The village of Netherton nestles in the wild countryside beneath the southern slopes of the Cheviot Hills on the fringe of the Northumberland National Park.
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Budle Bay, in the county of Northumberland (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction N)
Budle Bay is a wonderous place, the shallow estuary is almost totally enclosed, and it is used by many species of wildlife as winter roosting territory.
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Hartburn, in the county of Northumberland (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SW)
This is a wonderful place to be, especially on a bright summer day when the sun beats down relentlessly.
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Blyth, in the county of Northumberland (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction S)
An attractive old place, with a long seafaring history, the port of Blyth is believed to date back to the 12th-century.
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NW)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Bolam, in the county of Northumberland (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SW)
This is an historic village, it took its name from a Baron de Bolam in the 13th century.
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Alwinton, in the county of Northumberland (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction W)
Alwinton occupies a lovely position in a hollow of the Cheviot Hills where the waters of the Alwin and the Coquet Rivers meet.
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All towns in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Alnmouth Station | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km) |
| Acklington Station | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction S) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (24.5 miles, 39.5 km, direction S) |
| New Bridge Street | (28.5 miles, 45.8 km, direction S) |
| A1(M) Junction 65 | (33.3 miles, 53.6 km, direction S) |
| Teesside International Airport | (61.1 miles, 98.3 km, direction S) |
| Alnmouth to London | (275.1 miles, 442.7 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Alnmouth
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Alnmouth center |
| The Sun Hotel | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction S) |
| White Swan Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW) |
| The Masons Arms | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction N) |
| Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW) |
| Longhirst Hall Classic | (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction S) |
| The Queens Head Hotel | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction S) |
| The Victoria Hotel | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction N) |
| Ryecroft Hotel | (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction NW) |
| Tankerville Arms Hotel | (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction NW) |
| Horton Grange | (21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Alnmouth |