Alnmouth - A Visitors Guide

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A picturesque coastal village, Alnmouth was originally founded as a medieval borough or new town in 1150.

Alnmouth became established as a grain port and shipbuilding centre between the years of 1207 and 1208.

Today Alnmouth remains a beautiful and interesting village and is worth exploring.

There are a variety of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and gift shops for the discerning visitor to enjoy.

The famous Schooner Hotel, a listed 17th century coaching inn only 100 yards from the beach and golf course, has been the hub of Alnmouth village since its first customer back in the 1600's, and remains one of the most well known and respected hotels in Alnmouth.

The Schooner Hotel is also famous or should it be infamous as the 'The Most Haunted Hotel' in Great Britain North East of England, and was featured in the television series 'Most Haunted'.

Visitors are welcome to visit The Friary of Saint Francis and are allowed to walk around the grounds close to the sea.

Alnmouth is the most northerly community in England (but the friars have one in Scotland).

The house offers a place of pastoral care in the northeast, welcomes guests and has a constant stream of visitors.

Photo © Graham Horn - CCL

Sailing enthusiasts have available yacht and small boat moorings within the sheltered estuary.

However entry is very difficult across a shallow bar protecting a shifting channel.

Fortunately there are no rocks, but the currents can be dangerously fast in the narrow channel.

A bilge keel yacht is more suited to this approach than a fin keeled yacht.

Photo © Ian Paterson - CCL

Two golf courses are available in Alnmouth, the original golf course, which had 18 holes, was formed in 1869.

The course was designed and created by famous golf professional Mungo Park, making it the second oldest course in England.

At a later date it was split into two courses, Alnmouth Village Golf Club, a fine nine hole course adjacent to the beach.

This links course having one hill and the view from the 7th is outstanding.

And Alnmouth Golf Club, a challenging 18 hole course with an excellent layout and panoramic views, the course being located at nearby Foxton Hall.

A special feature of "Foxton", as it is generally known, is an 18 bed Dormy House.

Designed to house groups of visiting golfers in fully modernised twin or single rooms with en suite facilities.

Alnmouth Arts Festival - 2010...

The annual Alnmouth Arts Festival is being held on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2010.

This is the only Art Trail in Northumberland where you can walk easily to every venue,
follow the Village Art Trail and see local artists and craftspeople exhibiting their work at this popular event, held in the beautiful village of Alnmouth, on the Northumberland Coast.

The event features artworks, jewellery, textiles, photography, craft stalls, live music, children's art and craft events.

For more information, contact... Bill Bourne - 01665 830 530 or Hilary Burns - 01665 830 530.

Alnmouth has a variety of holiday accommodation available, including...

Hotel, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast, and Self Catering.

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