Beadnell, Low Newton by the Sea & Embleton Bay

Beadnell is one of the most popular holiday areas on the north east coast. It really consists of three villages in one, Beadnell Harbour, the old Beadnell Village and Beadnell Haven.
It is situated about three and a half miles south-east of Bamburgh, and has a population of about 530.

The harbour is quite old, and was probably constructed in the eighteenth century, as were the limekilns, which are now under the protection of the National Trust. It is the only west-facing port on the east coast of England

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Beadnell Tower is a sixteenth-century three storey stone pele tower with 18th century alterations. It is located in the village centre, and is now part of the public house, The Craster Arms.

The main attractions at Beadnell are its magnificent golden sandy beach, limekilns, small harbour, beautiful coastline, and views to the distant Cheviot Hills. Beadnell Bay has a sandy beach stretching 1.8 miles to the south, and during holiday times the beach is very popular with watersports including, diving, sailing, windsurfing, sea canoeing and watersking.
Beadnell is within the North Northumberland Heritage Coast and the Northumberland Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Two large caravan sites are close to the village, as well as a handful of campsites.

Low Newton by the Sea

Considered by many to be one of the most picturesque villages on the Northumberland Coast, the small isolated 18th century fishing village of Low Newton by the Sea is popular with visitors all year round.
Owned by The National Trust, the village consists of an open-ended square of cream-washed cottages set around a green and looking out to sea across the beach of Newton Haven.

Low Newton by the Sea Aerial View showing the Square

The Road down to Newton, Newton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle at the south end of Embleton Bay

Newton Square from the beach

The Ship Inn, in the Square

The hub of the village is The Ship Inn (originally known as the Smack Inn), a popular and friendly pub serving an excellent range of bar meals.An inn is reputed to have been here since the 1700's.
A micro-brewery has recently been installed, with real ales brewed on the premises, with such evocative sounding names as Sea Wheat, Sand Castles at Dawn, Dolly Day Dream and Ship Hot Ale.The Ship Inn is arguably England's most northerly micro-brewery

The sheltered bay of Newton Haven provides a safe anchorage for small craft and also larger yachts. Dinghy sailing and windsurfing are popular with watersports enthusiasts.

Low Newton Bay

Low Newton Bay from the Square

The area is renowned for its good bird watching, in particular the 'Newton Pool Bird Reserve' overlooking Newton Pool.Two well-constructed bird hides are provided, including one with disabled access.
The early summer months of May and June are of particular interest, being the breeding season, with much spectacular bird activity only a few metres from the hides.

Newton Pool, showing its close proximity to Low Newton by the Sea

Bird life on Newton Pool

Bird life in the early evening

Newton Pool - evening

Newton Pool - An early morning swim with the family

St Mary's church, which dates from the end of the 19th century, is an unusual building. The church, originally purchased in kit form, is constructed from corrugated steel sheeting and features pretty stained glass windows.Used both as church and village hall in times past, the building was extensively refurbished a few years ago and continues to be in regular use.

St Mary's Church - Newton by the Sea

St Mary's Church - the cross cover

Embleton village is about half-a-mile from the beautiful bay which carries its name. The sandy beach is backed by dunes where a variety of flowers bloom: bluebells, cowslips, burnt roses and, to give it its common name, bloody cranesbill, amongst others.