Alnwick Castle is a beautiful place to visit. It has many attractions such as the magnificent state rooms, Fusiliers Museum, attractive grounds, the stable wing where demonstrations take place of swords and chain mail plus there us a huge dressing up wardrobe. Near the stables is Dragon Quest, escape from the sleeping dragon. Fun for children of all ages and adults. The room guides are very knowledgeable. They have a Professor on hand to teach broomstick training which adults and children do. It was great fun. There are two free guided walks at different times during the day of the grounds and a film and TV walk showing where films such as Harry Potter and Tobin Hood Prince of Thieves was filmed. There is a lovrly cafe and two sets of toilets within the castle. The castle is free for members of Historic Houses but otherwise payable. The beautiful gardens full of fountains are a separate attraction with separate charges. I visited the castle and gardens over two days there was so much to see and do. The Castle car park is opposite and has a parable charge as you enter.

Alnwick Castle left me spellbound! From its imposing exterior to the exquisite interiors, it was a journey through centuries of history and enchantment. The opulent State Rooms, stunning art collection, and well-preserved medieval architecture were awe-inspiring. The highlight was undoubtedly the Alnwick Garden, a mesmerizing blend of beauty and tranquility. A captivating destination for history lovers and garden enthusiasts alike. A true gem in Northumberland!

This was a hard one for me. The castle is beautiful and well maintained. However I love to go everywhere and see all of the castle. I do not care much for modern parts of castles. I view them from a medieval perspective. This one has many other things happening. The Harry Potter stuff is nice for those that are into that. There is also a nice children's area.

Spent the morning walking around the castle. Costs £20 per adult. So average price for a stately home. But it is far from average. Take the Walk around the ground tour. It lasts about 45 minutes, and you get so much information about the Percy family and the history of the castle. Then, visit the state rooms again. It's great to see all the family history. Finally, we stopped for a cup of tea and a scone and jam. All in all a great few hours

The most magical, beautiful and scenic castle I have ever seen! It was like visiting Hogwarts. Staff were friendly and approachable. They took photos for me as I was visiting solo. Staff were helpful informing me where Harry Potter scenes were filmed. You learn how to fly on a broom and how to make it fly saying "up, up, up". You would need a good 3 hours if not more to view. So much for children to do. Dragon lair was so scary but amazing. There was a play on for the children. Lots of activities for children to play. Toilets on site. Cafe on site. Gift shop on site.

What a beautiful castle. You can explore the entire grounds so make sure you have some decent time to do so. Photography is prohibited inside the castle rooms. Lots of shopping and dining options right outside the castle.

The castle exterior is just beautiful, it’s not a surprise that movies scenes are shot in their surroundings. In addition, on the day of my visit, they also staged different activities like - medieval music, falcon exhibitions, so on - utterly fascinating. The interiors are also worth a visit, there is actually quite a lot to see.

Fabulous place to visit, we were fortunate that we managed to get in on the last day before the castle closed for the season. Had a fabulous time wandering around the castle, plenty of information around the rooms and loads of volunteers who were more than happy to share their knowledge with you. Recommended place to visit.

Enchanted. Glorious day makes for an experience. The foundation display and the planting and structure of the gardens were lovely. The castle and its setting were beautiful. Not able to take photos inside the castle but the state rooms are worth seeing.

Beautiful historic place to visit for all ages. There was plenty to see and lots of activities aimed around children with adults to join in too. The living area inside was outstanding and well worth the visit.

Interesting castle with lots to see and do. Clearly the Harry Potter theme is prevalent with activities such as broomstick training. The children enjoyed the dragon quest. The staff were doing their best to entertain despite the heavy rain! The castle was busy when we visited, but it's large enough that aside from the state rooms (which was very crowded in places), it didn't feel too busy. Admission isn't cheap (£19.50 per adult or £10.25 per child if booked online), but this allows you to visit for free for up to a year. There is a cafe there and a large hall with tables where you can eat (even your own food) in the dry if it's raining. The cafe served good coffee! There are lots of free car parks very close by (avoid car park A which requires tokens - instead aim for B or C). All in all, a fun day out.

An excellent family day out. Good value for what you got. Beautiful grounds. Very good birds of prey display. Dragon quest very fun and surprising. Clay making for kids free and good.

We went there on Easter Saturday 2024, the road to the Car Park was chockers in both directions, had a 15 minute wait, due to the lack of adequate traffic management at the entrance to the car park, this may have been a testament to the popularity of the venue. Payment to the Car Park is cashless only. The castle itself is spectacular, the staterooms are filled with interesting displays. There are plenty of things to see and do for younger visitors as the castle fully exploits its Harry Potter connections. This is a spectacular venue, with good clean well maintained toilets, plenty of stuff to keep the kids busy, plenty of food and drink outlets. This is a great place to visit, so if you are in the area please give it a go.

We brought our kids and had a great time. Make sure to navigate to the Castle and Garden Car Park—they have RV and bus parking also. The broom lessons and dragon quest are free with admission and very fun for the kids. The archery is paid but was fun and very well run.

Wow! Incredible tour from Eric on the film tour. The castle itself is beautiful and where the Duke lives is stunning and we loved the personal touches of the photos! We would love to come back if we lived local

43yrs old and first time I've been inside the castle. £20 each but that gives you an annual pass. Highly recommended, there's plenty to see. The castle has been very well maintained, the state rooms are very impressive. There's plenty going on outside to see and join in with especially for the kids.

Beautiful castle with parking next to it which isn't that expensive but due to having dogs with us we have found parking on same road just bit further for free on side of the road. We were able to walk across river from castle on lovely walk which leads to castle. Again not long walk with fantastic views of castle and grounds.

This is the world's 2nd largest inhabited castle in the world, after Windsor. It's a true fortified castle built for defense and war. Although this castle has never been breached, it has seen its share of wars. Most of the original castle has been upgraded and enhanced over its existence by its owner of 700 years. It is a beautiful and operational home to the Percy family.

Excellent day at Alnwick Castle. Great to visit a castle and home that has been in the same family for 700 years. And what fabulous history that includes as the family worked carefully and diplomatically through English historical events without losing their castle, a great feat indeed when many others were lost along the way. Fun watching the Harry Potter broomstick training and we enjoyed the dragon walk. We visited mid week term time but looking at some of the features I suspect this is fabulous when kids are around and enjoying the various activities. Very nice lunch too. Car parking is good value but beware poor signage approaching from inland, we got lost in Alnwick , ace signage from the a1.

We had a great day here with our two grandchildren. The weather was great which obviously helped but a full programme of activities made it a fabulous day. We thought that places on the broomstick training were limited but that wasn’t the case at all. The two ladies leading the training were very good. Funny, witty and lively made this a great start to the day. Soap making,dragon quest and two excellent Tom Fool shows made this a great day out.

This is a lovely castle but very much commercialised for families with young children. Lovely activities such as dressing up in period costumes, dragon quests, making a clay tile and broomstick flying. However when visiting without children it does not have as much of an appeal. Entry fee is also quite a bit more than neighbouring castles. Not allowing photos to be taken inside the castle is also a disappointment. We found there were areas inside closed which had not been advertised when booking. Not somewhere we would hurry back to unfortunately.

Beautiful castle and grounds, the craftsmanship of the ceilings and rooms is awesome, it's a bit expensive but worth seeing, the weather was too bad so we didn't do the gardens, these are priced separately so the costs can mount up.

Fabulous day at the castle. So much to see and do. Various tours or activities as well. Enjoyed watching people learning how to fly their broomsticks although didn't try it myself. Nice cafe and restaurant and all of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend buying ticket on-line as it is then valid for 12 months. We'll be back.

Walking into this castle for the first time was like stepping into a real-life Hogwarts, and it completely blew my mind. The place was absolutely stunning, with towering turrets that made me feel like I was in a fairy tale. The whole scene, with its medieval charm, was like being in a Harry Potter movie. The gardens around the castle were so beautiful, filled with flowers and greenery that added to the magical atmosphere. Inside, as I explored the halls with suits of armor and ancient tapestries, I couldn't help but imagine the kind of adventures that could have taken place there. The views from the top of the towers were breathtaking, and every nook and cranny seemed to hold a piece of history. This experience has definitely set the bar high for any future castle visits—I never knew a place could feel so enchanting and transport me to a world of wonder.

Great place to visit with kids, the dragon quest dungeon is very pol with a mirror maze. The boar sandwiches are the best !

Such an amazing castle to visit. It isn't just beautiful but there is SO much to do there (medieval soap making, broomstick ride classes, archery, medieval games,etc). We went with our little one and spent a whole day there without a dull moment. Highly recommended for families in particular.

This is a magnificent castle, in perfect condition still occupied by the owning family, who are the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. The internet says it’s the second largest occupied in the UK after Windsor Castle. There were lots of activities taking place when I was there including broomstick lessons, (some Harry Potter was filmed there) and some medieval kids craft and dress up. The state rooms are the most opulent I have seen, absolutely stunning, and I’ve visited Windsor castle. There’s lots of exhibitions connecting the Duke with the royal family and coronations. I’ve only given this 4 stars because, compared so other castles I’ve visited a lot remains private as it’s still occupied, so I felt I didn’t see that much of the castle for the entry price, which is the highest I think I’ve paid. I was also disappointed that there is no photography in the state rooms, and very little information around the castle about its history, which is one of the things I enjoy the most in a visit. Overall a memorable visit and stunning place, just wish I could have seen and learnt more!

Very nice walk at the peak of spring. Most of the apple blossom had fallen but had a calming walk around leading to the top garden. Very good wheel chair access and tidy. Gardeners answered any question's. Poison garden was extremely interesting and the scale of the fountain took me by surprise as this was my first visit.

Wow i did think over £17 per adult to look at a garden was steep but man it was worth every penny (kids go free) we spent all day here! The poison garden was fantastic. Cocktail van fabulous. Just such a stunning garden felt like i was in a fairy tale!

Lovely day out for three generations for my mum's birthday. Bit of a rainy day but didn't dampen our spirits. Cafe food was really tasty, queues were a bit long and prices varied depending in what you wanted. Plenty of seating options. Will have to return to see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom.

This was such a delightful day. The kids just loved every minute. Beautiful setting and super clean and tidy. So much for the kids to do and the staff were all amazing.

One of the best places you can visit in the country let alone the world. First day was cancelled due to high winds, we are talking enough to knock you over. Duty manager said we can come back the next and it was a real pleasure to finally explore the Alnwick gardens in piece and at my own pace. They was a lot more I hadn’t really thought of and each section was just as wonderful as the last section. I highly recommend it for anyone to come and visit at least once

The gardens are fantastic. Obviously not as colourful as earlier in the year but still beautiful. We did the guided tour of the Poison Garden which was excellent - informative and funny and also had a cream tea in the cafe which was delicious. Well worth the fee.

A wonderful place to visit any time of the year. Magnificent gardens and water features. The rose garden and the poison gardens are exceptional. Good food, especially in the Treehouse restaurant. Shop is great. Excellent place for kids and good parking. Brilliant all round...

A fantastic family day out when the sun is shining 😀. A lovely place to be, so we'll out together and designed. We paid a one-off payment of £33per adult that covers us unlimited access over 12 months. We chose this one, as it includes free carpark, 10% off in the cafe/shop, and no need to book in advance before visiting. A huge bonus is that children are free, and they can spend all day running and playing being children. It is all very clean and tidy, with plenty of things to keep you fed and watered along with being fully entertained.

Nice morning out exploring the gardens and many fountains with the family. Enough to keep little ones entertained for a few hours - who doesn't like getting a soaking by a fountain? It is a little pricey if you're just heading for the gardens only, and if bringing the little ones worth doubling up with Lilidorei. Crazy Golf is a great distraction for little (and big) feet - our boys loved it.

Absolutely incredible garden. Completely symmetrical, I was blown away. Staff are extremely friendly and the poisonous garden is definitely worth a visit. Plenty of places to sit and get away from the world in peace for a while. The fountains are amazing. I would certainly make a special journey to visit the garden. The cafe is available on site with toilets and plenty of seating. Parking outside the garden is £3.50 all day and you must pay for entrance, you save money booking online.

Really spooky! 100 deadly and intoxicating plants to discover. A tour guide takes you on a 30 minute long journey with a group. Lots of dangerous stuff to see and cool stories from the guide. There's also a wee tunnel covered in ivy on the way out. The castle is just next door and was featured in the Harry Potter movies as Hogwarts. There's archery at the castle. And a haunted burger van in the gardens.

Wow! A beautiful wander through well thought out areas, with lots of labels identifying the plants (often lacking at other gardens). So much to see and do for all ages. I was fortunate enough to hire a mobility scooter (free) so even though I have intermittent mobility issues I could access all areas. The café is great, as is the huge covered patio area. We were lucky that the ducks and ducklings were wandering around the tables while we had lunch!

Fantastic garden where accessibility is well catered for. Ample disabled parking, and all paths are wheelchair/scooter friendly. The walk through the cherry trees is very clever, especially with all the swings- can only imagine how pretty that is when in full blossom. The only bit that’s not fully accessible by wheelchair is the steps up and round the fountain, can get so far as there are ramps to get you to the middle section where you can see the water jumping over the oath. Bamboo maze was fun and very clever. Lots of benches so you can sit and admire the surroundings. Food was lovely. Really enjoyable day out.

As always the gardens are a lovely experience and day trip for anyone. The car park is only £3 for the full day which is great if you also want to venture into the town which is only a stones throw away. The price of admission is ok, but I never understand why they charge you an extra couple of quid for gift aid, and yet they claim the 20% VAT on the tickets, seems like a right con to me. Plus, they don’t actually ask you if you want the tickets without the gift aid. They simply assume, which I felt quite insulted by. That gripe aside, the gardens are lovely. The walk around can take you around an hour or so. There’s loads of open spaces to have a picnic and enjoy the lazy sunshine. The gardens are amazingly put together and the water features are enjoyed mostly by kids getting soaked wet. In all, a great hour spent wandering around. But the tickets could be a bit cheaper, and the staff could give you the option of giving gift aid as opposed to simply assuming.

This is a great place for all ages. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the water fountain display is amazing. The cafe does nice food and drinks which are reasonably priced and everywhere was clean. The poison garden tour is definitely worth doing and it's included in the entrance price. Highly recommended 5*

Went with 2 of the grandkids for the Xmas light show, great evening, weather was dry, my first visit to the gardens and I will definitely be back. Very impressed indeed. Advance booking recommended for the event.

We spent the day at Alnwick garden and Lilidorei and it was magical we had the best day together and my kids are older at 10 and 17 we spent the day laughing and smiling and in this completely amazing fairytale world! When the kids are this age it's hard to spend quality time together and here it felt like we were little kids again! I would 100% recommend going! My only suggestion would be go early or late as from about 11 it got so busy was really difficult to properly explore!

Gorgeous place to visit! The staff were amazing and I was able to book in a mobility scooter for free which allowed me to get around the park with ease. There is lots to do in the park and I highly recommend the poison gardens. Our tour guide John Nox was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and fun. He made the experience really interesting and enjoyable and managed to make many of us horrified ! They accommodated a big group of us for a tour as we missed the last one by a few minutes which we were so grateful for.

Visited on a Saturday. Second time going and had been previously a number of years ago. I feel they are improving the place even since the last time I visited and felt like there was more to see this time around. Really enjoyed the informative Poison garden and the host was very engaging.

Beautiful gardens with stunning Waterfall and fountains. Definitely well worth a visit. Give yourself plenty of time as there is much to see. The swings amongst the cherry orchard is a nice place to sit and relax. The poison garden tour is a must. Barbara your tour guide is very knowledgeable and funny. Gift shop and cafe on site.

Lovely walk from Craster, if your not so fit please bear in mind there aren't any seats and there are 2 fields to cross with live stock, one had sheep the other had cows so remember dogs on leads and leave gates as you find them. The walk was litter free, beautiful views of the castle all the way

Beautiful castle ruins with a lovely walk up, takes about 45 mins. Park at the craster quarry car park and pay for at least three hours parking which at present costs about £6 then follow the signs to the town and onto the castle. The walk is fairly easy though occasionally muddy but gives you some prospective in terms of the distance to the castle and how much work it must have taken to build it. Once at the castle there's a circular route around which includes views of the cliffs and wildlife. Stunning views and lovely castle, dog friendly too.

Lovely castle to visit. Great coastal walk to this castle making some good views and picture spots. We saw a pod of dolphins just off the coast from here. The castle itself is impressive and is reasonably priced to enter. I would recommend walking all the way round to take in the views. Also, be sure to come at the castle from Embleton also, great view!

Well worth a visit. Although there isn’t any parking nearby, the mile or so walk up to the improving fortress gate is a lovely walk along the coastal path. There are toilets and a small shop where teas and coffees can be purchased by visitors. Although more challenging, the walk from Low Newton to Dunstanburgh Castle is one of the best walks in the area. Highly recommended.

Wonderfully atmospheric English Heritage property. Well worth the 1 mile walk each way passing sheep and cows with the North Sea at your side. You can see sea birds nesting on the cliffs. Amazing place!

Lovely walk up to castle. Lovely grounds and the castle ruins are stunning and still very grand! A would definitely take a picnic and flask of tea/coffee next time, there is a small shop in castle grounds but very limited. Very nice place to visit especially if you enjoy walking!

Worth the long walk from the village car park due to the coastal views and the closeness you get to the birds

Beautiful coastal walk across grassy terrain through livestock so dogs must be kept on the lead. About 1.5 miles. Although English Heritage managed National Trust members still have free access. Lovely walk around the ruins, you are able to climb to the top of one tower up a stone staircase with amazing views. Beverages are available but are limited at the moment. Car park in Quarry car park was £5 for three hours but is very popular it was full by the time we returned to the car at 1.15pm. Portable toilets and toilets at Tourist information at bottom of car park. Pub, dog friendly cafe and kipper smokehouse are available in Craster.

Lovely walk from Craster, about 1.3 miles each way. Uneven walk as well. There far more castle remains than can be seen from embleton. Some great views from the tower once you get there. The walk is past grazing sheep and cows and can get messy ! Don't wear your Gucci trainers !

Good day out throughly enjoyed it, the walk from Craster to the castle is really nice lovely views You can walk the full grounds of the castle & explore the remains. The bonus of the walk back was a visit to the the jolly fisherman Inn for a pint of Ale & kippers in a bun from the van outside fantastic day

Excellent ruins of a castle. Amazing coastal walk to get to it. Very imposing on approach. Inside isn't much to shout about, basic shop and some toilets. 1 tower you can climb which has some wonderful views.

Parked in Caster and walked across the fields to the castle. Stunning views at the top of the tower. A really interesting place and fantastic walks along the beach behind the castle.

Amazing walk to this beautiful castle, very helpful English heritage staff. Amazing views and the fact you can only get to it by foot makes it.

Very pleasant walk on an easy grass path from Crater. You may find it expensive to enter (especially for a family) if not English Heritage or National Trust members. However, the best of the place (especially for photos) can be viewed easily from outside the fence. Coast Path loops round and continues North. Clearly a popular spot for dog walkers whether visiting the castle or not. Best photos on a sunny morning - early afternoon

Beautiful! A walk along the sea which is lovely but long for those of us a little less fit... especially on the way back. I went on a very hot day. The castle was so fascinating, and the grounds were beautiful and wonderful to see the protected coastal area for the wild sea birds. A lot of walking around and then the long walk back definitely took a lot this day in the heat.. but if you brought a picnic and stopped along the way by the sea it would make the walk feel significantly shorter. There is a small shop with souvenirs and cold drinks at the castle. Plus eco toilets. Parking is limited closer to the entrance to the walk but there is a car pack not too much further away to park at. Definitely book your tickets if you're not members and go on a clear sunny day as it just makes the experience so much better.

A wonderful example of castle ruins. This majestic spot is best reached via Craster a small harbour town 1.5 miles from the castle. Ample parking with usual, local rates leaves you with a wonderful coastal walk to ruins via agricultural land with mixed live stock grazing. Stunning coastal views lead you to the short climb up the hill yo the castle where you will be greeted by an English Heritage member who will either grant you access if you are a member or request a fee. We are with the national National Trust and are allowed in for free too... The castle has a small shop and toilets, other than that you are left to your own devices to explore the ruins and rear the info boards dotted around the site. A great half day tourist attraction. Craster has a couple of pubs and cafes to help ward off any hunger and thirst pains. To note, there is a beach beyond the castle with breathtaking views of the area, a long sweeping beach with plenty of sand at low tide. There is an access point for the beach with limited parking another mile or two up the coast from Craster.

Lovely friendly welcome from all staff we came into contact with. Gardens well maintained. Lovely relaxing stroll round well posted routes highlighted on on free map. There is one walk through a no return turnstile gate to beach. Church has a lot of history with the Grey family. Many being buried there. The tea rooms are well managed, clean and affordable. Fresh tasty food/cakes and beverages. Spent 4hrs here and still had plenty more to explore.

Headed to the Arboretum for a visit in late March, very wet underfoot due to the awful wet weather recently. Plenty of life starting to bloom - Magnolias, rodedendron, Christmas roses, daffodils, and lots of bulbs. Stopped off at the visitor centre which has a wealth of information and lunch at the tearoom.

Amazingly beautiful! The plants and trees are fantastic the ground walks are easy to get round mainly flat marked out clearly and there is so much to look at if you love the outdoors and trees. The sensory garden is a lovely added touch.Only £8.80 for the day totally worth it. I'll definitely be returning.

More like a 10 star place to visit. The woodland garden was absolutely breathtaking! Let alone the arboretum leading to the sea and the garden borders around the house. Definitely worth a visit! They do garden tours on a Friday and Monday, but as they use volunteers, this is not guaranteed. The wide range of plants and trees is spectacular. I just wish they had a plant shop. Also, you must visit the visitors center, it has so much information about what has been planted, how the garden came to be and it is all laid out in an easy to absorb way. Too be honest, I normally get a bit bored in visitors ctrs. The cafe has lovely sandwiches (esp the ham and cheese) and jacket potatoes, which goes beautifully with a cup of Earl Grey. But, unfortunately the cakes were a bit dry and they don't offer salads. I was staying near by and I visited at least 3 times. It is so much nicer than Alnwick gardens, which was such a disappointment.

I really enjoyed my visit. It is a very nice arboretum. You can walk for many hours through a great variety of woodlands and ponds. Only a small part of the house is open, including a lovely room used for the cafe. There is a big choice of really, really nice homemade cakes. Apparently, it's the place where Earl Grey Tea was created to mask a strange taste in the local water. The one downside is that the "ordinary" tea really doesn't taste nice at all. I find that so surprising. Mind you, if they are still drawing from the original water source, I can see why they had to flavour it originally.

Lovely cakes in the tearoom. Inc great vegan ones. Grounds are extensive but very informal. You can walk for miles! When all the Rhododendrons are out it will be amazing.

Excellent place to visit, we spent a lovely 4+ hours wandering through the grounds. Very quiet, and just a really nice spot. The walking is easy, and it was not busy. Plenty of car parking available. Shout out to the cafe, which had excellent food choices at very reasonable prices with great service. Well worth a visit, the house does not have much to offer in terms of sightseeing, but it is all about the grounds, and these are well worth the entrance fee.

One of the best gardens I’ve visited in a long while. Love the balance between wild and cultivated. Visited in May when the rhododendrons were stunning but need to return in other seasons. Take the time to stroll through the arboretum and down to the beach. So relaxing and full of birdsong. Great tea room too. Perfect day out and we ended up walking 7 miles.

About 12 minutes away from Alnwick there's a wonderful day out that you've probably not heard of. Well priced for a full day out, and a bit of a treat this time of year if you're partial to the odd rhododendron. There are thousands of trees, shrubs and plants to see, with acres of grounds to explore so, if you like walking through beautiful woodland and gardens then you'll love this There's ample parking, a lovely tea room and well signed walks in and around the estate.

Very reasonably priced. Mainly walking through the pretty gardens and woodlands. Can visit bottom of hall but quickly done unless you read everything about the kinds of trees and plants. Nice tearoom with homemade cake. Friendly staff

Lovely Arboretum at the house of Earl Grey. £9pp entrance fee. Traditional cafe serving hot and cold food. Very good value and freshly cooked. Toilets and a small visitor centre about the house and family. We spent 3 hours here wondering around the trees in October sunshine and then a nice cake. Pleasent relaxing afternoon.

Have given 5 stars based on gardens which are extensive and full of most unusual specimens. Lots of footpaths around estate and 3.5 hours not enough time to walk around estate. Sensory garden good...Church well worth finding as gives history about previous lady of house. Also Charles Grey prime ministers tomb here. Don't miss interpretation centre..no sign to it but is through front door of house and has good info boards..large map and two rooms where can relax and read books and enjoy splendour of house Through two rooms and couple of corridors. Tearoom worth a visit as serves Earl Grey tea...varying home made cakes and open till 18.00 hours. However northumberland cackle biscuits as described on info Internet page not evident and none of staff knew what they were!! Two enormous severe paintings in tearoom demonstrate original room part of house. Think one was Daniel in lions den..no idea or guess on other one. Gift shop inside tearoom just articles on shelves and table... Cake and Earl Grey acceptable. Make sure get map of gardens as there is a route of interest with marked points however we were not offered one at entrance kiosk.... No picnics or dogs allowed in grounds however picnic tables are available in car park. The one strange fact remains however despite discovering Earl Grey tea there is no mention of it that I could find on any info board...... Gardens will be going back to..to explore further

This was a gem of a find. Well worth the drive off the main coastal road to find this lovely pub with some amazing views. The menu was lovely and chatting to the team changes weekly. I would recommend booking in advance as there are maybe only about 10 tables inside. The pub has seating outside which is a great spot for drinks and both inside and outside are dog friendly. The pub also has its own brewery! The food was very fresh and simple but utterly delicious. A walk along the beach is also needed as it is beautiful. We will definitely be back.

The Ship Inn has a good feeling from the start, it is in a great situation with traditional decor and furnishings. No music, no internet just sit yer'self down and have a natter. Everyone is friendly and the staff are really switched on, yet it has a relaxed atmosphere. Well worth booking in advance as it is very popular, don't expect to simply drop in and expect a free table unless it's a wet Wednesday in January!

Great pub perfectly located for pit stop on walk along coastal path. Nice home produced ales and food we tried was tasty (kippers/pie). Definitely worth a visit. Staff very friendly too, we were even warned when they were going to release gas in the on site brewery!

A very cute and interesting pub with lovely food. Great crab sandwiches and roast potatoes. Got a corner table and very comfortable.

Stunning setting on the edge of the bay. The short walk into the village from the car park is complemented by the warm welcoming Inn and great food to follow. Recommended

Wonderful pub, the best crab sandwiches and stunning location. Our go to place every single time we are in beautiful Northumberland - always! Heartfelt memories here xx

A treasure of a pub & a joy to eat there. The pub has its own micro brewery so a must for those that like craft real ales. The food is superb and the setting casual, what more could you ask for?

Great little pub in a perfect location by the sea in Low Newton. Serves local food and beer and is v good. You can sit on the green outside and soak in the sea air and surroundings. Be aware it gets v busy at lunchtime and service at the bar seems to struggle. I waited 20 mins to be served

Cannot fault the quality of the produce, but I have to say that the amount of food for the prices charged is a scandal, my Sister had the ham stottie which was just under £10 it consisted of a bread roll, 1 slice of ham a very small tomato cut into four and a pile of assorted leaves. My husband ordered a pie, steak and ale, which was delicious it came with an arrangement of leaves we ordered roast potatoes with it which turned out to be Parmentier potatoes that had been put in the oil and pulled out again, not crisp just cold and oily. The ploughman's was a 3/4 plate of salad leaves with very little dressing could not tell what it was even, 1/2 an apple 1/2 cherry tomato a small piece of hard cheddar 1/2 an egg cup of pickle 3 thin slices of bread with 2 butter portions for just under £12. We were told by our waiter that just like everyone else they were affected by the cost of living crisis, sick of hearing that as an excuse too!!

Nice pub on the shores of the Northumberland coast. Great to call in when passing, the bar is only a couple of meters and they have 2 rooms and plenty tables and outside seating when it's busy, but you'll be open to the elements. They serve local beer which is great and I had some fruit cake which was lovely and moist

Loved this cozy pub on a cold night. Great food and great service.

Hidden gem based at the bottom of the hill at Low Newton. Serves delicious coffee, great range of ales and good food too! Sampled them all and dogs welcome too. Very quaint and very busy might be an idea to book!

Lovely setting in the small square with amazing views out to sea & surrounding landscape. Excellent selection of the beer pub's own brewed beers. Off the normal routes but worth a visit - particularly if you like a Pint of Cask.

Absolutely beautiful setting to enjoy delicious locally sourced food. We were a party of four, we had a cheese toastie, kipper pate with sourdough, kippers and the crab stottie, all absolutely wonderful. Can also recommend the house pilsner and autumn red ale. But of a queue for service but that's to be expected when a small place is accommodating so many people and the staff are all so lovely and helpful. Not our first visit and won't be our last.

The Ship Inn has a small brewery next door and serves its own ales and cask. We visited on a Wednesday bearing in mind it was the summer holidays the pub was busy both in and outside. It’s not big inside but we did manage to get a bench outside. The weather was great so preferred that option. Set within a small court of fisherman’s houses it has a lovely view to the beach. Note parking might be a problem as there is no car park. Access only for residents. Would recommend a visit just to try the ales.

We enjoyed a yummy lunch at the Ship Inn after a delightful time on the nearby beach. My brother & I paddled in the sea & we all enjoyed watching people & dogs playing, swimming, sunbathing and walking along the coast. Personally, I was pleased to find that the Ship Inn is dog friendly. As I haven't any myself, I love to pet others' when I see them.