Photo : Estuary of
the River Aln.
Book : Northumberland
(Philip's Street Atlases).
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Warkworth Castle was built in the 12th century then rebuilt,
and the gatehouse was added in the 13th century. The three storey
keep was built during the late 14th century. It includes a great
hall, chapel, kitchens, store rooms and various chambers. Although
now in ruin it is open to the public (charges apply). The Castle
is located in Warkworth village centre, rising steeply above
the River Coquet. There is a car park. Tel: 01665 711423. About
3 miles south of Alnmouth.
During the summer there
are regular boat trips from Amble harbour, just down the coast,
to the RSPB bird sanctuary at Coquet Island. Coquet Island is
a small island close to the Northumberland coast. In 1841 lighthouse
was built on the island. About 5 miles south of Alnmouth.
About 5 miles from Alnmouth, Howick Hall Gardens has been rated
by the BBC Gardener's World Magazine as one of the top 5 coastal
gardens in the country. Tel: 01665 577 285. www.howickhallgardens.org.
About 5 miles north of Alnmouth.
Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster,
Alnwick, Northumberland, Telephone: 01665 576231. Dramatic castle
ruins which dominate a lonely stretch of Northumberland's coastline
with splendid clifftop views, about 7 miles north of Alnmouth.
Dunstanburgh Castle is managed by English Heritage. About 8 miles
north of Alnmouth.
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Travel information
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