Bamburgh Under Canvas

Bamburgh’s attractions are the place to start, of course – a 20-minute amble or five-minute drive will take you down into the village centre to visit the glorious seaside castle and learn about a local heroine at the Grace Darling Museum. You can also play a round at Bamburgh Castle Golf Club or head to the beach for a stroll through the dunes and a bit of surfing (kit hire and lessons are available if you need them). Elsewhere along the coast, you can board boat trips to the Farne Islands from Seahouses Harbour (10 minutes) to spot puffins, seals and other marine creatures, or drive across the causeway to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (half an hour). There’s also another lovely castle at Dunstanburgh (25 minutes). Alternative visits nearby include the excellent displays at Andy Howey Birds and Reptiles (20 minutes) and walks to find the spiritual site of St Cuthbert’s Cave (25 minutes).