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Offshore from Seahouses, lie the Farne Islands, famous for the birdlife found there, the seals that come ashore to give birth, and the famous Grace Darling story. This young woman with her father, was responsible for the rescue of a number of ship wrecked survivors from the S.S. Forfarshire, which had gone aground in heavy seas close to the Longstone Lighthouse, where her father was keeper. More information can be obtained from the Seahouses Lifeboat Website. To visit, Click here.
So in addition to a rather
splendid coastline, what else is there to enjoy. The harbour is usually
busy during the summer, with plenty to take the interest.
The The sea off Seahouses provides some excellent fishing, and the Farne Islands provide excellent opportunity for cruising and simply enjoying the scenery and marine wildlife. © Seahouses Marine Club 2010 |
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Seahouses
has its own famous "Kippers", as well as a selection of fresh fish and
shellfish available from a local merchant just above the harbour. To the south, Dunstanburgh
Castle sits on a rocky headland, behind where the village of Craster is
found. Also famous for its own "Kippers", the smokery is still in use today. The
village has places to eat and drink, and again is easily reachable by boat
from Seahouses. Between Seahouses and Dunstanburgh, is the village of
Beadnell, with its wide sweeping bay, popular with the local Beadnell
Sailing Club. Beadnell has a small harbour, still used by some local
fishing cobles. It is the only west facing harbour on the east coast of
Britain !!
The Lifeboat
Station, which sits on the harbour, is open daily with a souvenir shop.
The village has many places to eat and drink, from quaint pubs like the
