Coast & islands

Northumberland coast
Designated an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and covers 39 miles from Berwick to the Coquet estuary.
www.northumberland.gov.uk/vg/coast.html

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
The cradle of Christianity, St. Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels, Lindisfarne is a tidal island reached by a causeway. It is also home to Lindisfarne Castle and Lindisfarne Priory.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Farne Islands
You can take a boat trip from Seahouses to these islands, which are two to three miles off the coast.
www.farne-islands.com

Coquet Island – May to September
Off the coast of Amble lies Coquet Island, managed by the RSPB. There are regular boat trips from May - September (subject to weather and tides) but landing is not possible.

Guided tours
Open top bus tours
During the summer every Saturday, Sunday and Monday vintage and open top buses operate sightseeing tours of Alnwick and the coast with exceptional live commentary.

Boat trips
A variety of sailings with landings on Longstone Island and
a guided tour inside Longstone Lighthouse. Visits to the bird sanctuaries and the Grey Seal Colony.

Hot air ballooning
A present with a difference. See rural Northumberland and its coastline from a different perspective.