Seahouses is a quintessential British village set within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take your time strolling around the town centre and exploring the harbour, then head down to the beach for a leisurely walk along the sand. The market town is a launchpad for boat trips to the Farne Islands, one of the country’s top wildlife-watching destinations. There’s a good chance of spotting seals, seabirds and adorable puffins.

Once a lively fishing village, today Seahouses is a prime destination for seafood lovers. In addition to traditional fish and chip shops, you’ll also find restaurants serving smoked salmon, haddock and kipper fillets, a Seahouses classic.

Bamburgh Castle is an easy day trip from Seahouses and has been standing guard over the Northumberland coast for more than 1,000 years. Purchase an admission ticket for behind the scenes to the centuries-old fortress. Don’t miss the magnificent King’s Hall, where you’ll be awed by the gleaming wood-panelled walls, enormous arched windows and intricate wood-carved ceiling.

Getting there

Seahouses is located within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a one-hour drive from Newcastle upon Tyne and 1.5 hours from Edinburgh. Trains call at Alnmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed, both a short bus or taxi ride from Seahouses.