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The Northumberland Coast has some attractions that will keep you dry and busy all day.
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Berwick Maltings

The Maltings is England's most northerly theatre and cinema. Their busy year round programme of events aims to entertain and inspire as many people in the regional as we possibly can. They offer the very best in film, comedy, theatre, children's shows, classical concerts, opera, dance, music and more. They also host regular classes in dance, music and drama, helping to engage, inspire and support young artists.

Address:     The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, Eastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1AJ

Telephone:  01289 330 999

Website:     www.maltingsberwick.co.uk

Getting Here: Berwick is well served by buses. See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Swan Centre, Berwick

The centre is a large multi-purpose leisure facility that offers a range of services and activities available to the local community and visitors alike. Facilities include our popular swimming pool complete with flume, a contemporary gym, a large multi-use sports hall an all-weather outdoor pitch and softplay. Visitors and members can also relax in our café.

Address:     Swan Centre Berwick, Northumberland Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2AS

Telephone:  01289 330603

Website:     www.active-northumberland.org.uk

Getting Here: Berwick is well served by buses. See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Pot-a-doodle-do

Pot-a-doodle do is a ceramic and glass craft centre with cafe and accomodation.

Address:     Pot-A-Doodle Do, Borewell Farm, Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RJ

Telephone:  01289 307107

Website:      www.potadoodledo.com

Grace Darling Museum 

The Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh, Northumberland, commemorates the life of Victorian Britain's greatest heroine and the story of the wreck of the steamship SS Forfarshireon 7 September 1838. The RNLI Grace Darling Museum illustrates Grace’s upbringing and life on the lighthouse, the events of the rescue that propelled her into the limelight and the nature of that subsequent fame. Her story is told through personal items, including letters, family portraits and the famous coble. Atmospheric audio-visual interpretation and a stunning model of the Longstone lighthouse are also on offer.

Address:     The Grace Darling Museum, Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AE

Telephone: 01668 214 910

Website:     www.rnli.org

Getting Here: During the summer Bamburgh is served by an hourly bus service (X18 and 418) between Berwick-upon-Tweed/Belford and Alnwick - this is two-hourly from October to May. See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Alnwick Castle

A wealth of history, opulant state rooms and a dash of Harry Potter magic. Alnwick Castle has good facilities and plenty to keep you busy on a wet day. 

Address:     Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ

Telephone:  01665 511 100

Website:     www.alnwickcastle.com

Getting Here: Alnwick is well served by buses from the coast as well as faster servces along the A1 between Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth and Newcastle. Alnwick Castle offer visitors arriving by bus 20% discount on entry to the castle*  See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Alnwick Playhouse

Alnwick Playhouse is a popular venue for theatre, film and music. It is firmly established as one of the leading small venues in the North of England. It is a wonderful and vibrant arts centre, and a remarkably strong and valuable part of the community

Address:    Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland. NE66 1PQ

Telephone  01665 510785

Website:    www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

Getting Here: Alnwick is well served by buses from the coast as well as faster servces along the A1 between Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth and Newcastle. See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Bailiffgate Museum

Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery is a people’s museum, where fascinating stories of the past are told about the town and district of Alnwick. A historic building in the town’s Castle Quarter, which was previously a church, provides a calm and beautiful setting in which to celebrate our distinctive heritage, hold exhibitions and host events.

Address:    Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LX

Telephone  01665 605847

Website:    www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk

Getting Here: Alnwick is well served by buses from the coast as well as faster servces along the A1 between Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth and Newcastle. Bailiffgate offer visitors arriving by bus 20% discount on entry to the museum*  See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Barter Bookshop

Barter Bookshop is popular and unusual bookshop selling secondhand books within a former railway station. There are limited refreshments, childrens room with toys and comfortable seating with open fires in the winter.

Address:     Barter Books, Alnwick Station, Northumberland NE66 2NP

Telephone   01665 604888

Website:     www.barterbooks.co.uk

Getting Here: Alnwick is well served by buses from the coast as well as faster servces along the A1 between Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth and Newcastle. See our Getting Around page for detailed travel information.

Willowburn Leisure Centre, Alnwick

Willowburn has two pools, a bouldering wall, gym and a four storey soft play area.

Address:     Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH

Telephone   01665 605030

Website:     www.activenorthumberland.org.uk

Castle Mania

Wobble your way up rope bridges to slide down dragon’s tail. Dodge your way through the dungeon then ride on the cannon ball swings. With more than 40 play and interactive features our three storey adventure play frame is the biggest in the Northumberland. There is also Dex’s cafe serving hot and cold meals

Address:    Coquet Enterprise Park, Amble, Northumberland NE65 0PE

Telephone  01665 714888

Website:    www.castlemania-uk.com

 

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