Belford
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Belford. The Belford hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Belford. From Belford you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Belford hotels and the surrounding area. Belford village is situated a short distance off the main A1 trunk road, 49 miles north of Newcastle within a vale, sheltered from the easterly winds by a line of nearby hills. These hills give way to the fertile Northumberland coastal plain, and the area around Belford is mainly agricultural, supporting both animals and crops. Belford's history is that of a post-town, situated on the post road between London and Edinburgh. The Blue Bell was a thriving coaching inn, serving the many coaches and travellers that used the road. Much earlier than that Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII, was recorded as having stayed at Belford on her progress north to marry James IV of Scotland in 1502. Also see Belford.

Visitor attractions and information for Belford

	Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7D. Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of beautiful sandy beach, Bamburgh Castle dominates the Northumbrian landscape. A magnificent castle completely restored in 1900, it houses collections of china, porcelain, furniture, paintings , arms and armour. Tel: 01668 214 515. www.bamburghcastle.com. About 5 miles east of Belford.
	Farne Islands. The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals. Join us on one of our many year-round trips and explore this most wonderous of British archipelagoes on one of our fleet of seagoing motor vessels. (All our passenger carrying boats are skippered and equipped to meet the exacting licensing standards of the 'Marine Safety Agency'.) Tel: 01665 720 308. www.farne-islands.com. About 10 miles east of Belford.
	St. Cuthbert's Cave is a dramatic sandstone cave formed under an overhang of rocks. It is here that St. Cuthbert's body is said to have been taken by the monks of Lindisfarne Priory in 875, during their flight from the vikings. The cave is in St. Cuthbert's Cave Wood, a National Trust Property. About 3 miles west of Belford.
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The Victoria Hotel Front Street Bamburgh Northumberland NE69 7BP (approx 2 miles from Belford)	Hotel near Belford. Turn off the A1 north of Alnwick onto to the B1342, near Belford and follow the signs to Bamburgh. We are at the top of the village opposite the green in the heart of historic Bamburgh. The village is dominated by a magnificent Castle (visible above) which has featured in many historical films. Restaurant, Continental Breakfast, Bar, Newspapers, Pets Allowed....

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