Visitor attractions and information for
Amble
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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 2 miles
north of Amble. |
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Warkworth
Harbour at Amble still serves as a fishing port and leisure port
based around moorings in the river and at the marina. Vehicular
access to the port is restricted by being taken through the residential
areas which border the harbour area. On the outskirts of Amble. |
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During the summer there are regular boat trips
from Amble harbour 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. On the outskirts of Amble. |
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Alnwick
Castle has been the home of the Percy's, dukes of Northumberland
since 1309, Alnwick Castle was described by the Victorians as
the 'Windsor of the North'. Set in a stunning landscape, it provides
a palatial exquisite setting for its collection of art treasures.
knows Alnwick Caslte is the school in Harry Potter - you could
try one of the tours. Tel: 01665 510777.
About 7 miles north of
Amble. |
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Amble is in Northumberland, a county that borders
Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south, Tyne and Wear
to the southeast, the Scottish Borders to the north and has nearly
80 miles of North Sea coastline. It is an area of uncrowded golden
sandy beaches, stunning countryside set amongst two Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and the rugged Northumberland National
Park. There are more castles in Northumberland than anywhere
else in England and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne is the birthplace
of English Christianity.
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