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About Beadnell

There is not much to surpass the beauty of the wild Northumberland coast with its almost perfect white sandy beaches, natural rock formations and, brooding castles, built as symbols of power by Barons and Kings of centuries long since gone. It is a coast of contrasts, its awesome beauty equalls a dark, menacing past. It is thought the area may have been inhabited for several thousand years, Bronze-Age burial chambers have been discovered and remains of a 13th-century chapel can be seen at Ebb's Neuk Point.

On this coast of sheer perfection, amongst timeless coastal villages, lies Beadnell, an historic fishing village which has lately become one of Northumberlands most popular holiday resorts. Reached via a coastal road crammed with pretty houses and holiday Villa's, it holds a major surprise. As you round the corner towards the newly restored harbour, your eyes are immediately drawn to a fortress-like structure, built of soft glowing stone. These are beautifully preserved 18th-century Lime Kilns, owned and cared for by the National Trust.

Beadnell, these days is essentially a summer place with its attractive, tiny harbour filled with fishing boats and pleasure craft. There was a time, a couple of centuries ago, when under the cover of darkness smugglers landed here with illicit cargoes of spirits and other exotic goods. Smuggling was rife, whole families lived from the proceeds and village gossip often centred on 'who had managed to slip past the excise officer'. Interestingly, the harbour is privately owned. In 1947, Sir John Craster gave the harbour to Beadnell's 25 fishermen, it remains the property of their descendents who continue to fish to this day. The sea delivers gifts of wild salmon, crabs and lobster. which are sold to be turned into tasty dishes in local inns and hotel's.

In the summer the bay springs to life with water-sport activities of all kinds - messing about in boats is a favourite past-time amongst locals and visitors. The beach is idyllic for sun-bathing and swimming or enjoying a beach barbecue or picnic. The sea air is so intoxicating, it takes only a short time before a weary traveller becomes a happy, relaxed holiday-maker ready to sample everything this lovely coast has to offer. The list of places to visit is endless, it ranges from gloomy, historic castles to bright, delightful gardens, the beautiful Farne Islands and mystic Holy Island. With no shortage of excellent holiday accommodation, and pleasant village shops, inns and cafe's, glorious sea vista's and magical views of the dramatic Scottish borders, you really should come and experience the joys of Northumberland for yourself.

Castles to visit include: Alnwick, Bamburgh, Chillingham, Dunstanburgh and Warkworth.

Historic Houses include: Cragside and Paxton House.

Other places of interest include: Howick Hall Garden, Preston Pele Tower, Heatherslaw Mill, The Lady Waterford Hall Museum, Holy Island and the Farne Islands.

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 Beadnell

Farne Lighthouse	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Bamburgh Castle	(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Dunstanburgh Castle	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Bamburgh Lighthouse	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lindisfarne Castle	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lindisfarne Abbey	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lindisfarne Priory	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Alnwick Castle	(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Hulne Park	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Alnwick Garden	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Chillingham Park	(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Chillingham Castle	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Warkworth Castle	(15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Breamish Valley	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Callaly Castle	(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Beadnell

Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW)
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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Budle Bay, in the county of Northumberland (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW)
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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Craster, in the county of Northumberland (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction S)
Craster is a quiet and unspoiled fishing village in Northumberland, famous for its Kippers and beautiful cliff scenery
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Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)
Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)
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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Lindisfarne, in the county of Northumberland (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NW)
Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can...
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Alnmouth, a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)
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.
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction W)
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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Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (14.9 miles, 24.0 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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Ford, in the county of Northumberland (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction W)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Kirknewton, in the county of Northumberland (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W)
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views.
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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction SW)
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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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the county of Northumberland (20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction NW)
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Thropton, in the county of Northumberland (21.1 miles, 34.0 km, direction SW)
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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Alwinton, in the county of Northumberland (24.2 miles, 38.9 km, direction SW)
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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Nearby travel help

Chathill Station	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction SW)
Alnmouth Station	(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction S)
Newcastle International Airport	(36.3 miles, 58.4 km, direction S)
New Bridge Street	(40.4 miles, 65.0 km, direction S)
A1(M) Junction 65	(45.3 miles, 72.8 km, direction S)
Edinburgh Airport	(72.0 miles, 115.9 km, direction W)
Beadnell to London	(286.9 miles, 461.6 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Beadnell

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Beadnell center
The Victoria Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW)
The Masons Arms	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction S)
White Swan Hotel	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)
The Sun Hotel	(14.8 miles, 23.7 km, direction S)
Ryecroft Hotel	(14.9 miles, 24.1 km, direction W)
Tankerville Arms Hotel	(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)
Kings Arms Hotel	(20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction NW)
Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club	(21.0 miles, 33.9 km, direction S)
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel	(22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction NW)
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel	(23.1 miles, 37.1 km, direction W)
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