This picturesque medieval village is enclosed by a winding loop of the River Coquet and the skyline is dominated by the massive remains of Warkworth Castle. Today the castle, once home to the Percy family, is now owned by English Heritage and is a popular location for many events and outdoor theatre throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The village is unspoilt by modern development and its high street has many interesting shops and galleries to visit, such as The Greenhouse, Grays and Cabosse \u2013 an artisan chocolatier! There is a good selection of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to choose from, so you will never go thirsty or hungry here! In the centre is St. Laurence\u2019s Church, one of the most complete Norman churches in Northumberland with an effigy of a cross-legged knight from around 1330AD. Although the village car park often seems full there is more parking down by the riverside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Half a mile from Warkworth Castle, tucked away by the river and only accessible by boat, stands a much more peaceful building, the late medieval cave hermitage and chapel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Warkworth Bay is a 15 minute (1 mile) walk from the village. You can drive and park nearby. This stretch of beach is quiet, the water is of the highest quality and it\u2019s very dog friendly. Northside Surf School offer surf and stand-up paddle lessons on this and several other beaches along the coast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Warkworth Bay is perfect for a long walk with its vast expanse of golden sand at low tide, views of Coquet Island and Alnmouth and has many sand dunes to explore. The river makes a beautiful short walk in any direction. There are always birds to see and there are picnic tables near the church and car park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Warkworth\u2019s 9-hole links course is located just outside of the village, created in 1891 it offers stunning views of the coastline and back in land toward the castle. Other courses nearby include Alnmouth Golf Club and Alnmouth Village Golf Club.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The River Coquet is famous for its runs of salmon and sea trout and parts of the river are considered a fishery of national importance making it a popular place to fish. Permits can be bought from the Post Office in the village.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA day at the Beach<\/b><\/h3>\n
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