The prettiest villages in Northumberland
The top 3 according to 290 votes from people: Bamburgh · Alnmouth · Blanchland. (Updated Nov 30, 2022.)
Castles, harbours and stone villages between the coast and the hills.
Top 12
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1
Bamburgh
The castle above the beach, voted Britain's best coastal destination.
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2
Alnmouth
Colourful houses, golden beach and a small harbour.
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3
Blanchland
Tiny stone village built from an old abbey.
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4
Warkworth
Castle and the River Coquet looping around the village.
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5
Embleton
Village above the bay facing Dunstanburgh.
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6
Holy Island
Lindisfarne priory and castle, cut off by the tide.
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7
Etal
Thatched pub and castle ruins on the Till.
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8
Beadnell
Lime kilns on the harbour and a wide bay.
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9
Craster
Kippers and the walk to Dunstanburgh Castle.
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10
Rothbury
Coquetdale town near Cragside.
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11
Seahouses
Harbour for boat trips to the Farne Islands.
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12
Ford
Estate village with Lady Waterford's painted hall.
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Comments (1)
Craster kippers and the walk to Dunstanburgh is one of the best coastal walks in England