northumberland

[clarkmagpie]

got a couple of weeks off work and quite fancy taking the car over to northumberland and doing the coastal route of castles and nice places.

any suggestions of where to go and where to avoid?

hotels and nice places to eat greatly appreciated

hotels or B&B's must have private off streeet parking.
Tvr has just had a front end respray and been detailed so dont want any fooker taking more of a like to it than me!

cheers,
nick.

[staceyb]

Druridge bay is a must. You'll more than likely have the whole bay to yourself and its gorgeous.

Alnwick and Bamburgh castle are a must. I think a few of the other castles do ghost tours and the like.

[bomb]

Alnmouth ~ Lovely little bay with nice beach and a good few B and B's and hotels. Google for details.

Alnwick is near by, and the castle and Gardens are worth a visit.

Bamborough ~ good cattle, clean and quiet beaches : near to Seahouses for fish and chips and a boat ride out to the Farne Islands to see seals and birdlife. (take a hat).

Holy Island : quiet and remote. Very picturesque.

Corbridge ( near to Hexham) Handy for popping into 'HHC' for spare parts, and dropping a deposit on a new TVR (or Lotus). Good pubs and a selection of shops / Tea shops. Sits on the river if you fancy a stroll and a plodge. Also a good base to explore the depths f Northumberland ( castles etc)

That should keep you busy for a week or so......

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

One of the best places in the country..

[clarkmagpie]

i think im going to need a fully charged camera for this.
just praying for good weather!

going to bore you all silly with pics when i get back!

[Gad-Westy]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

One of the best places in the country..

That's Dunstanburgh isn't it? Lovely place and a great walk all the way from Craster to Newton with the castle right in the middle.

Would also recommend a boat trip out to the Farne Islands if you get the chance. The 1.5 hour ones are more than long enough.