Get in
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Amble is on the A1068 coast road, 10 miles north of Morpeth and 10 miles south of Alnwick.
Arriva Northumbria Bus X18 runs hourly from Newcastle Haymarket, taking 90 min via Gosforth, Morpeth and Widdrington. From Amble it continues to Warkworth, Alnmouth village and railway station, and Alnwick. Four per day continue up the coast to Craster, Beadnell, Seahouses, Bamburgh, Belford, Beal (for Lindisfarne), Scremerston and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Bus X20 runs hourly from Newcastle, taking 90 min via Ashington and Widdrington, continuing to Warkworth, Alnmouth station (but not Alnmouth village) and Alnwick.
Alnmouth is the closest railway station, with hourly trains between Newcastle, Berwick and Edinburgh. But not all trains stop there: if you have to change in Newcastle it might be just as quick to take the bus there or from Morpeth or Ashington.
Get around
[edit]The town is best explored on foot. Warkworth Castle is two miles northwest: the bus runs every 30 min.
Taxi firms are Gary's (+44 7544 599030), Lionheart (+44 1665 710250) and G & R (+44 1665 710505).
See
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- St Cuthbert's Church is Anglican, built in 1870. It's on Church St a block back from Queen St.
- 1 South Pier has views of the village and coast. You can only reach North Pier by going through Warkworth, the lowest bridge on the river.
- 2 Warkworth Castle, Castle Terrace, Warkworth NE65 0UJ, ☏ +44 370 333 1181. Daily 10AM-4PM. Ruined 12th century castle on a loop in the river, now managed by English Heritage. Adult £8.50, child £4.50, conc £7.50, EH free.
- 3 Coquet Island is a mile offshore. The lighthouse was built in 1841, partly over a medieval monastery. The island is a bird reserve and landing is not permitted, but boat trips sail close to view the puffins and other wildlife.
- 4 Brinkburn Priory: see Alnwick for this 12th century church.
Do
[edit]- Boat trips are run by Puffin Cruises and Amble Boat Trips.
- Amble Health and Leisure Club, Links Rd. It is on the seafront.
- Golf: Warkworth GC is north across the river. It's nine holes, so twice around off white tees is 5986 yards, par 70.
- Puffin Festival is on the late May holiday weekend.
Buy
[edit]- Queen Street has convenience stores and independent small shops.
- Morrisons supermarket is on Coquet Enterprise Park south edge of the village, open M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM.
Eat
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- 1 Old Boathouse, Leazes St NE65 0AA, ☏ +44 1665 711232. Daily 10AM-8PM. Excellent seafood restaurant in the former lifeboat station.
- Fish Shack is their other outlet, at the foot of the pier.
- 2 Harbour Inn, 23 Leazes St NE65 0AA, ☏ +44 1665 7114664. M-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-9PM. Good ale and food, and has three rooms. B&B double £110.
- 3 Jasper's, 8 Bridge Street NE65 0DR. Daily noon-10:30PM. Cozy little bistro, you need to book. Dog friendly.
- 4 Wellwood Arms, High St NE65 0LD, ☏ +44 1665 714646. Su-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight. Good pub grub and has three rooms. Dog friendly. B&B double £100.
Drink
[edit]- Pubs along Queen Street are Blue Bell, The Waterloo, Angie's Tavern, The Lounge Bar and Cock & Bull.
Sleep
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- 1 The Dock, 27 Queen St NE65 0BX, ☏ +44 1665 613333. Pub with six rooms. B&B double £120.
- 2 Amble Inn, Sandpiper Way NE65 0FF, ☏ +44 1665 613333. Welcoming pub with rooms south edge of village, dog-friendly. B&B double £140.
- Radcliffes Lodge is upmarket self-catering by the harbour.
- Coquet Cottages has over 100 self-catering cottages to let hereabouts.
- Amble Links has static caravans for sale or long-term lease, but doesn't accept tourers or campers.
- Alnwick has much more accommodation.
Connect
[edit]As of Feb 2025, Amble and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. 5G has not yet reached the village.
Go next
[edit]- Alnwick has an opulent castle, often used as a TV and film location.
- The rugged coast north of Alnwick has Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh castles. Seahouses is the main village.
- Lindisfarne or Holy Island is reached by a tidal road.