Activities

Ellingham is a great base from which to explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding National Beauty, greater Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

North Berwick, Kelso and Hadrian's Wall are all within an hour's drive.

Alnwick Gardens: https://www.alnwickgarden.com
Farne Islands: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands
Boat Trips to Farne Islands:
Grace Darling Museum: http://Grace-Darling-Museum.co.uk
Barter Books Alnwick: www.barterbooks.co.uk
- First Class Second-hand book shop.
- Great for coffee/lunch/tea, especially on a rainy day, spend all day browsing.
Hadrian’s Wall: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hadrians-wall

Cragside: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
Chain Bridge Honey Farm: www.chainbridgehoney.co.uk to learn all about bees and honey.
Paxton House: www.paxtonhouse.co.uk take a picnic and see the salmon netting.
Manderston: www.manderston.co.uk the world's only silver staircase.

The Pack Horse Inn, Ellingham: http://packhorseinn-ellingham.co.uk/ fantastic country/shooter's pub.
Carnaby's Cafe and Shop: www.carnabyscafe.co.uk/ The best spot about for a posh breakfast or scrummy lunch.
The Ship, Seahouses: www.seahouses.co.uk one of the finest pubs in Northumberland.
The Potted Lobster: www.thepottedlobster.co.uk the best seafood restaurant in the area.
The Ship Inn, Low Newton: www.shipinnnewton.co.uk also one of the best with micro brewery, live music and great lobster .
The Tankerville Arms, Eglingham: www.tankervillearms.com towards Alnwick.
The Barn at Beal: www.barnatbeal.com pleasant coffee shop/restaurant with great views of Holy Island.
The Jolly Fisherman, Craster: http://www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk/ magnificent cliff top setting, John Blackmor resident chef.

Horse Riding
- Kimmerston: www.kimmerston.com
- Slate Hall (Near Seahouses): www.slatehallridingcentre.com

Surfing
- Surf Lessons and Hire: www.boardsandbikes.co.uk
- Kite Surfing at Beadnell: www.kitesurfinglessons.co.uk

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