Why visit Beadnell?
Beadnell is one of the most popular holiday areas on the North East coast and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It has much to offer including a beautiful golden sandy beach, Lime Kilns, small harbour and views to the distant Cheviot Hills.
Due to its curving coastline it is the only west-facing port on England’s east coast and as a result it is very well sheltered.
The long stretch of sandy beach at Beadnell has been awarded Blue Flag recognition for its clean waters.
At the far end of the sands are the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
Beadnell village has a range of small shops. There are some good pubs – The Craster Arms and the Beadnell Towers, a coffee shop and restaurants, offering a choice of places to eat. The village has a post office and off licence, a general store and a chip shop which serves superb freshly caught fish.
In the summer the picturesque harbour is full of colourful local boats and pleasure craft.
Local fishing provides wild salmon, crabs and lobsters which are served in the local restaurants.
Birdwatching – extremely popular around the natural dune habitats and nearby bird sanctuaries. Beadnell has a colony of little terns and has the largest mainland colony of Arctic terns in the UK at the National Trust Nature Reserve at Long Nanny estuary, making it ideal for ornithologists and nature-lovers in all seasons.
Watersports - sailing and windsurfing, scuba diving and fishing are all extremely popular. Boat trips run from Seahouses to the offshore Farne Islands from where divers can explore marine life and the many shipwrecks located around the Farne Islands.
Day trips – to Holy Island, Farne Islands, Alnwick, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castle. The Howick Hall Gardens and the historic houses at Cragside and Paxton House offer something for every visitor to enjoy.
Walking – there are lots of breathtaking coastal walks which provide fantastic views along this Heritage Coastline, especially between Holy Island and Alnmouth. There are miles of unspoilt footpaths, beach and country walks. The varied terrain is easily accessible by foreshore and footpaths.
Cycling – is particularly enjoyable in this area, with a variety of quiet country lanes and bridle paths, where the cyclist will find spectacular views to the coast, and Cheviot Hills in the distance.
Golf – there are plenty of good golfing clubs nearby, the closest being less than a mile away in Seahouses.
Explore areas of Historical Interest
- Explore the eighteenth century harbour and limekilns, once the haunt of herring fishermen and smugglers. It is still used by a few local fishermen today.
- Track down the site of St Ebba’s Chapel, dedicated to the daughter of Anglo-Saxon King Aethelfrith.
Why not book your next holiday in Beadnell?
We have a lovely range of cottages in Beadnell which can sleep up to 10 people.
To view or to book a cottage in Beadnell please click here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the stunning Northumberland coastline.