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The village of Embleton dates back to beyond medieval times.
During the Wars of the Roses Embleton suffered much from the ravages of Scottish invaders.
For many years local farmers paid an annual fee of sixpence for permission to drive their stock into Dunstanburgh Castle for safety.
The Church of Holy Trinity is a late Norman church dating from the 12th century, and was later restored in Victorian times.
Viewed from the sea, the undulating whinstone ridge
that shelters much of the village from east winds, resembles a caterpillar,
hence the old name 'Emeldune', meaning the hill of the caterpillar.
The village hall, the Creighton Memorial Hall, is the centre of social life in the village.
Golfers can enjoy a good 18 hole links golf course overlooking the beautiful Embleton Bay.
The local football team, Embleton Whinstone Rovers Football Club, play in the Sportsworld North Northumberland League Division Two.
The team are part of a sporting club, which also includes Embleton Cricket Club and Embleton Juniors.
Recently launched, the Embleton Heritage Trails Project explores the history of the parish and its surrounding area.
The project has been two years in the making,
and consists of six trails, ranging from a short walk around the village,
to a longer six mile route, following the spectacular coastline and inland into the tranquil countryside.
An interesting 40-page guidebook is available from local shops and tourist information centres.
On the yellow sand of Embleton Bay near the sand dunes is a large grey rock called 'Bathing Rock'.
A little to the northwest of this is the famous 'Vanishing Rock' on which the name 'Andra Barton' is carved.
Barton was a Scottish pirate, killed in a sea battle with the English in 1511.
Embleton has a variety of holiday accommodation available, including...
Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering, and a nearby Camping and Caravan Site.
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