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About Beadnell
With Bamburgh and Seahouses a short drive up the coast, and Craster and Embleton to the south, it is surrounded by picturesque fishing villages and historical sites. With its west-facing harbour and horseshoe-shaped sandy beach, this is an ideal destination for a bucket and spade holiday, or for trying your hand at rock pooling or beachcombing as you wander along the bay.
THINGS TO DO
FARNE ISLANDS
A few miles (kilometres) offshore from Seahouses, the Farne Islands are home to shags, gulls, cormorants, and grey seals all year round, with puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and terns during the May-July season. See them from the water on this fully narrated cruise from Seahouses, which also includes a sail past Longstone Lighthouse, where the lighthouse keeper’s daughter Grace Darling rescued nine sailors and became a local heroine.
KA ADVENTURE SPORTS
Since 2009, KA Adventure has been inspiring people of all ages to get in the water and discover the joy of watersports. The company is regarded as one of the top adventure sports centres in the North East of England. Based in Beadnell, Northumberland, they offer quality kitesurfing lessons, coasteering sessions, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing lessons, and much more. All the instructors are fully qualified, passionate, and enthusiastic, ensuring that you get the most out of every activity.
LOW NEWTON BY THE SEA
Low Newton is a small fishing village, almost completely owned by the National Trust. The curving beach and open-ended grass square surrounded by cream-washed cottages is nothing short of picturesque. Allow yourself to kick back and relax with lunch and a glass of real ale brewed in The Ship Inn’s tiny microbrewery situated in the village square, the heart of the old village. Enjoy watching windsurfers skim across the sea, or you could even take a trip to the sandy beach to explore the myriad of rock pools, or paddle in the shallows. You can see the skeletal ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance along from the long stretch of sand curving around Embleton Bay.
WALKING THE AREA
The sheltered cove of Beadnell Bay is the perfect spot for a peaceful early morning walk along the golden beach to watch the sunrise. It’s a popular place for ornithologists who come to watch the colony of Arctic terns that have made their home along this stretch of the Northumberland coastline. As the only west-facing port on England’s east coast, Beadnell is a very well-sheltered bay and a good place for a swim. The beach is within Northumberland’s Dark Sky Zone, making it a great location for stargazing. There are many local diving and snorkelling clubs around Beadnell and a large number of popular dive sites nearby, including the Somali, a ship that was bombed in 1941 and now lies in 29 metres of water just off Beadnell.
VISIT THE VERY BEST EATERIES
THE LANDING BAR AND RESTAURANT
The Landing really is quite an extraordinary experience. Only 100 metres away from Beadnell Bay Beach puts the venue at the centre of all the adventure. With knockout breakfasts and small and large plates, it really is the one-stop shop on the bay for food all day. From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, they’ve got your appetite covered after a busy day on the bay. Visit on Sunday afternoons in the tipi, they often have live music.
THE CRASTER ARMS
The Craster Arms is a bar and restaurant located on The Wynding in Beadnell. The rear of the building incorporates the remains of a medieval tower house, which dates back from at least 1587. Tower houses in the area were built as a defence against raiders from Scotland during medieval times. The rest of the building was added in the 18th century, when it was used as a coaching inn. The Craster Arms is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England. The tower was built between 1520 and 1587 by Thomas Forster, but by 1818 it had been converted into the Bull Inn, now the Craster Arms. Today, The Craster Arms is a bustling coastal pub and restaurant. With vast spaces, including outdoor dining pods and a huge beer garden, The Craster Arms has become “the beating heart of Beadnell” and has previously hosted the famous, much-coveted Beadnell Beer Festival and the recently established Beadnell Christmas Market.
BEADNELL TOWERS
Perfectly blending rich heritage with modern sophistication alongside vitality, Beadnell Bar and Kitchen offers you an exceptional variety of drinking and dining experiences. We use the highest quality, local, seasonal produce, cherry-picked from local suppliers for all our menus. Northumberland is full of amazing food heritage, quality ingredients, and top producers. From the freshest fish, shellfish, and fresh cuts to heritage potatoes, smoked salmon, and kippers, we aim to showcase the best that each season has to offer. Experience a culinary journey that captures the essence of Northumberland’s gastronomic treasures. Two-for-one cocktails are available Monday – Saturday, 3pm to 5pm.
JOINERS ARMS
The Joiners Arms is a 5-star village pub & inn located within the very heart of Newton-by-the-Sea. Designed and moulded from the ground up with passion, love, and a homely feel, The Joiners’ is for those who seek the true feeling that accompanies the great countryside. The doors open every day for those who want to experience the very soul of Newton-by-the-Sea by delivering fantastically crafted country food and drink, boasting beautifully styled boutique suites, and an experience that will stay with you for years to come.