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Alnmouth, Northumberland

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A lovely seaside village at the mouth of the Aln river, Alnmouth was once a busy port until a 19th century storm changed the course of the river. There may have been a settlement here as early as the 7th century, and Alnmouth has been suggested as the site of a synod in 684 to decide on a bishop for the diocese of Hexham. The Normans built a new town here, and a church dedicated to St. Waleric was erected on Church Hill.

This edifice fell into the sea as Church Hill gradually eroded by wind and water over the centuries. During the 18th century the village suffered a naval attack by Americans under John Paul Jones. In 1789 Rev J. Brand found a 9th century cross shaft in the ruins of the old church. This cross shaft is beautifully carved, and is the only Anglo-Saxon cross in England known to bear an Irish name.

Today the village is a a popular destination for holiday makers, due to its lovely coastal location, wide sandy beach, golf course, and proximity to Alnwick and the Northumberland coastal attractions.
Alnmouth, Northumberland, England

About Alnmouth
Attraction Type: Village
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OS NU 2543 1185
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Nearest Attractions Alnwick Castle - 3.8 miles (Castle) Warkworth Castle - 3.8 miles (Castle) Bailiffgate Museum - 4 miles (Museum) Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse - 4.5 miles (Abbey) Alnwick Garden - 5.1 miles (Garden) Dunstanburgh Castle - 5.6 miles (Castle) Hulne Priory - 5.6 miles (Abbey) Edlingham Castle - 8.3 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Warkworth - 3.5 miles away Shilbottle - 3.6 miles away Alnwick - 4.1 miles away Amble - 4.7 miles away Embleton - 5.8 miles away Edlingham - 8.3 miles away Eglingham - 8.7 miles away Whittingham - 10.7 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Alnmouth

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mahonia Lodge - 3.5 miles from Alnmouth Warkworth, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £301

The Shieling - 3.5 miles from Alnmouth Alnwick, Northumberland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £319

Ash Cottage - 5 miles from Alnmouth Dunstan, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £220

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Nearest Hotels

Schooner Hotel - 0.7 miles from Alnmouth Lesbury, Northumberland Stay from: £29.00

Hope and Anchor Hotel - 0.8 miles from Alnmouth Alnmouth, Northumberland Stay from: £115.00

The Saddle Hotel & Grill - 0.8 miles from Alnmouth Lesbury, Northumberland Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Sefton House - 0.9 miles from Alnmouth Alnwick, Northumberland From: £130.00

Birnam House B&B - 3 miles from Alnmouth Alnwick, Northumberland From: £52.00

Woodland View - 3.1 miles from Alnmouth Alnwick, Northumberland From: £60.00

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Alnwick
Tourist Information Centre
2 The Shambles
Alnwick
Northumberland
England
NE66 1TN
Tel: 01665 511 333
Email: alnwicktic@alnwick.gov.uk
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