Day out Seahouses United Kingdom

Overview

Introduction

In 2012 Queen Elizabeth II marks the Diamond Jubilee of her succession toward throne. Together with uk and Commonwealth are going to be in festive and celebratory feeling. Northumberland will join in those celebrations and also features its own royal connections to make a “right royal time out”.

The route

Come: Bamburgh

Here’s the reason why: during “Golden age Northumbria” into the seventh century, Bamburgh was the capital associated with Kingdom of Northumbria and area for a royal stronghold and palace constructed on the outcrop of rock today occupied by medieval Bamburgh Castle. St Aidan passed away at Bamburgh in AD651 and today’s parish church is specialized in this very first Bishop of Lindisfarne. Take pleasure in the atmosphere of the many picturesque of villages, stroll along its magnificent sandy beach or explore Saxon archaeology in Bamburgh Castle’s museum where in actuality the “Bamburgh Beast” can be seen.

Depart: Bamburgh

Here’s exactly how: B1340 (s) – Seahouses – Beadnell – B1340 (s) – Christon Bank –B6347 - join A1(s) – B6341 – Alnwick

Here’s the reason why: The Northumberland Coastal Route enables a brief glimpse of this jagged towers of Dunstanburgh Castle only north of Embleton. John of Gaunt (1340-1399), Duke of
Lancaster and child of King Edward III controlled Dunstanburgh in 14th century. Plus in the 15th century conflicts regarding the Roses, Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England and wife to Henry VI held Dunstanburgh Castle for the House of Lancaster.

Appear: Cragside House, Gardens and Home (Nr Rothbury)

Here’s the reason why: Cragside is a property which undoubtedly appears fit for royalty. Your home of Victorian Tyneside industrialist, inventor and all-round science hero, Lord Armstrong (1810-1900), Cragside was the “Palace of today's Magician” and was the first exclusive house on the planet become illuminated by hydro-electric power. Royal visitors included the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, which stayed into the Owl Room visitor package.

Depart: Cragside Home, Gardens and Home

Here’s exactly how: B6341 (way Alnwick) – A697 (path Wooler) – Powburn – Wooler – B6348(e) – Chatton – B6348 - A1 (s) – B1341 (e) to Bamburgh

Go options

Minimal Newton because of the Sea, Embleton and Craster - all provide good accessibility points for seaside strolls. The Northumberland Coast route types the main international North Sea Trail

Do you realize

Battle of Flodden - September 2013 could be the 500th anniversary of this Battle of Flodden when King James IV of Scotland ended up being killed on the battleground. Unique events in 2013 will mark this poignant anniversary.

Berwick upon Tweed – love a walk over the Elizabethan ramparts created to guard town regarding sales of Queen Elizabeth we (1533-1603).

Nearest Tourist Ideas Centres

Seahouses +44 (0) 1289 301777
Alnwick +44 (0) 1665 511333
Wooler +44 (0) 1668 282123

Helpful sites

Disclaimer

For current opening times and admission costs of customer destinations you're advised to check on the relevant web sites provided in each schedule. These itineraries have been in the offing to expose you to the quieter nation roadways and secret corners of Northumberland. Kindly drive carefully and park your automobile with consideration in outlying places. Some roadways are unsuitable for very long cars including mentors and automobiles with trailers. You will be recommended to make use of the itineraries together with a road chart.

Each schedule contains an approximate vehicle journey time passed between various stages of the route thereby applying into the certain route offered when you look at the itinerary description. If you choose alternate roads then journey times will modify.

Locations and distances

TD12 4SW

Walk the footsteps for the soldiers just who fought from the Flodden Battle industry more than 500 years ago. It's hard to conceive these days of carnage that took place truth be told there on 9th September 1513, whenever surveying the rolling hills.

Approx 18.13 mile(s) between Flodden Battlefield and Ecomuseum and Bamburgh Castle

NE69 7DF

An amazing palace with fantastic seaside views. The beautiful Kings Hall and hold household choices of armour, artwork, porcelain and furnishings.

Approx 9.39 mile(s) between Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle

NE66 3TT

The damages of Dunstanburgh Castle tower throughout the Northumberland seaside range. It's an ideal family members day out with a picnic area, fantastic views, and it is maybe not not even close to the Scottish Borders.

Approx 16.77 mile(s) between Dunstanburgh Castle and Cragside House, Gardens and Estate

NE65 7PX

Development of Lord Armstrong, Victorian creator and landscape genius. Gardens, red squirrels, woodland and lakeside strolls.