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| Ashington - Blyth - Newbiggin - Amble coast guide Ashington is a former mining village that now has a new role as a tourist resort. At the turn of the century, Newbiggin was Northumberland's premier seaside resort and every train in summer brought hundreds of visitors to the town. Blyth was a former fishing village which became a resort in Victorian times. For details of Ashington and Blyth Hotels and Holidays, Guest Houses, Cottages and to visit Attractions. Go to Ashington Hotels Guest Houses and Cottages
Newbiggin beach; - the beach is framed by the town itself and its new sea walls and esplanade, overlooked by St Bartholomew's Church above a rocky outcrop. Blyth, south Beach; - soft, golden sands to the south of Blyth Harbour, overlooked by a line of windmills on the harbour wall. Alnmouth; - soft, golden sands on the north side of the pretty, red-roofed holiday resort of Alnmouth. Druridge Bay; - a long, gently curving sandy beach, best reached from the Druridge Bay Country Park. Graded "B" or good for its absence of litter. Amble - 10 miles to the north of Ashington has beaches to the north and south and boat trips to nearby Coquet Island.
Places to visit around the Ashington area Chillingham Castle - Chillingham, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 5NJ Tel: 01668 215359 Herterton House Gardens - Herterton House, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 4BN Tel: 01670 774278 Seaton Delaval Hall - This great house was built between 1718 and 1728 for Admiral George Delaval - Estate Office Seaton Sluice Whitley Bay Northumberland NE26 4QR Tel: +44 (0)1912 371 493
Map of the Ashington area View Larger Map < Newcastle Guide Lindisfarne > Other sections of the guide you might also enjoy - see below. Whether your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more strenuous, the chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the coast. Attractions - see listings pages A huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this section will have details of many of them - from piers and harbours to fun fairs and roller coasters, Pubs, restaurants and shopping guide The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon..... We will bring you feature articles about the coastline and news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome. A great selection of photos from the Southwest region.
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This area of the Northumberland coast has some excellent beaches which
is what
draws visitors in large numbers in the summer months. 
