Embleton

The unspoilt Northumbrian village of Embleton overlooks the National Trust coastline along the magnificent sweep of Embleton Bay. To the South, standing dramatically on high black basalt cliffs are the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - one time home of John of Gaunt [pictured below]..

Scattered seawards to the north beyond the Emblestones, are the Farne Islands, scene of Grace Darling's courageous rescue. The dramatic coastline continues northwards past Seahouses and on to Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island, home of Lindisfarne Priory [the coast looking North from Seahouses pictured below].

The bay offers numerous sand-dunes, superb beaches, rocky islets and cliffs, rare plants and a great variety of birds. There is a fresh water Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary with hides. There is also a spectacular and challenging 18-hole links golf course.

Northumberland

The still largely undiscovered holiday kingdom of Northumbria offers a peaceful escape to enjoy its historical treasures, its wildlife and its magnificent natural beauty. There are over forty castles, pele towers and grand country houses to explore, ancient abbeys and priories to visit, Hadrian's Wall and many roman remains to investigate. There are National Parks, the mighty Border Forest and Kielder Lake and the mountainous Cheviot countryside to enjoy. There are also excellent restaurants, tiny village pubs, Craster Kippers, and locally caught salmon and seafood.

The county town of Alnwick is about 7 miles from Embleton.  Alnwick Castle [pictured below], family home of the Dukes of Northumberland for over 700 years, has featured in many films including Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

Northumbria offers eighty miles of unrivalled coastline, hundreds of miles of traffic-free roads, acres of heather moors and people-free beaches.

Activities available locally

Golf: Seven courses within easy reach offering spectacular views including many of our medieval castles.
Riding: By arrangement at local stables, hourly lessons or full day trekking.
Sail boarding: Embleton and Newton bays. Training centre at Newton.
Boat trips: Visits to Farne Islands available from Seahouses.
Parachuting: Training centre in Embleton.
Sightseeing: Forty castles and pele towers to visit. Edinburgh 2 hours, Metro Centre Shopping 60 minutes, Beamish Museum (European Award) 75 minutes, Holy Island 35 minutes (depending on tides, check with tourist information), Scottish Borders 45 minutes.
Rambling: Superb coastal walks - nature trails around the Cheviot Hills, Thrunton Woods, Alnwick Castle Park and Cragside House nearby.
Bird watching: Ornithologist's paradise.

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