Northumberland Coast & Castles

The Northumberland Coast is one of the most beautiful in England. Enhancing its long sandy beaches are a string of historic castles, traditional pubs and excellent restaurants serving local cuisine such as Craster kippers.

One of the most dramatic castles is Bamburgh Castle, which can be seen for miles around.

At low tide, drive to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, cut off from England twice daily by the sea. With only 150 inhabitants it's a relaxing place to visit - try a glass of traditional Lindisfarne Mead while you're there.

A short drive inland lie the typically English villages of Ford and Etal, with their craft shops, miniature railway and thatched cottages. Etal Castle is a must for anyone interested in the English-Scottish border warfare that lasted hundreds of years.