The Pack Horse Inn Northumberland

Local attractions ..

"The Packhorse Inn is the perfect base to explore the magnificient coast and countryside of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders"

North Northumberland, the 'SecretKingdom', is still largely undiscovered and yet it’s full of fascinating places to visit, with plenty to do for all the family. Listed below are just a few of the many places to visit during your stay. Click on the links to the right of the page to view some of the Northumberland related websites to help plan your Northumberland experience.

Alnwick CastleAlnwick Castle, the home of the Duke of Northumberland, is probably the best known of a host of magnificent castles. It has been made even more famous by the recent 'Harry Potter' films being used as the backdrop for 'Hogwarts' the home of Harry Potter and his friends. The recently opened Alnwick Gardens at the castle are becoming one of the top tourist attractions in the region. Bamburgh castle and the ruined Dunstanburgh castle Holy Island present unbelievably spectacular backdrops to the sandy beaches below them.

The Northumberland coastline with its offshore islands is a haven for Beadnell Harbour
birdwatchers. In nearby Seahouses, there are regular boat trips to the Farne Islands, home of a large colony of seals and the Longstone Lighthouse, the scene of the dramatic rescue by Grace Darling. A twenty minute drive from our pub will take you to Holy Island, where Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island castle and the St Aidan’s mead winery can be found, is accessible only at low tide. To the south of the county you will find Hadrian's Wall, a 'World Heritage' site and to the north the Scottish Borders all steeped in history and a reminder of the regions turbulent past.

You will find activities to suit every taste from walking in the Cheviot Hills, golf ( there are ten superb golf courses all within easy driving distance), river and sea fishing, cycling, bird watching the list is endless and you will always find something to entertain you on your visit to this magnificient area of of the UK.

You will find ample tourist material in our pub to help you discover the local area and our staff are always on hand to point you in the right direction!

Dunstanburgh Castle