Seahouses Beach
Experience the Quaint Charm of Seahouses Beach
On the dramatic Northumberland coastline, the fishing village of Seahouses provides a charming homebase to explore the Farne Islands and iconic Bamburgh Castle nearby. With its sweeping harbour views and colourful cottages dotting the cliffs, Seahouses retains the feel of a quaint seaside village despite its popularity.
Join a boat tour to see puffins and seals on the Farne Islands just offshore. Tuck into fresh just-caught seafood at a local pub. Then stroll along the wide golden sands and rocky coves of Seahouses Beach for an inviting dose of coastal tranquility. With its postcard-perfect setting, family attractions, and wealth of exploring opportunities, Seahouses encapsulates the spirit of holidays on the Northumbrian coast.
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Coastal Beauty and Bustling Harbour
In Seahouses, views of fishing boats bobbing in the harbour and sweeping vistas of Bamburgh Castle never stay out of sight for long. The village crowds along the cliffs edging its busy harbour giving an intimate seaside feel despite the summer tourist crowds.
Colorful local fishing vessels and gleaming leisure yachts pack the boat slips lining the harbour walls. At the edge, indulgent smells of fish and chips tempt your tastebuds. Near the piers, tour group booths stand ready to whisk you out to the Farne Islands for seal and birdlife encounters.
When the harbour bustle overwhelms, meander south along the headland path known as The Crofts for impressive views of Bamburgh Castle in the distance. The panoramas here emphasise the dramaticmeeting of land and sea that defines Seahouses.
Seahouses Beach and Coastline
Wrapping around the harbour, Seahouses' wide golden sand beach entices both for seaside recreation and picturesque scenery. Rocky outcrops hem the sands in on either side, revealing small caves and pools to discover at low tide.
Walking north along the beach leads to Boulder Bay, marked by spectacular eroded rock formations that resemble natural sea sculptures up close. Further on, the sweeping sands stretch on towards Budle Bay with views towards Lindisfarne Island in the distance.
South of the harbour, the Northumbrian Coastal Path leads along dramatic cliffs towards Dunstanburgh Castle ruins perched precariously closer to the edge. Every direction from Seahouses unfolds scenic coastal paths and perspectives waiting to be appreciated at a leisurely pace.
Just a 35 minute drive north from Bamburgh along the scenic A1, Seahouses makes an ideal base for exploring this stretch of the Heritage Coast. Whether you delight in beaches, castle ruins or seabirds, Seahouses encapsulates the idyllic charm and wild beauty of the Northumberland coastline.
Find it:
Post code: NE68 7SU
