Low Newton by the Sea

What can I do?

• Discover the area’s wildlife:

1. Visit the Newton Pool freshwater Nature reserve (just 80 metres from the shore), with its hides and disabled access it is a good place to observe migrating waders
2. A breeding colony of terns can be found at Long Nanny Burn. The colony is wardened by the National Trust and can be found by walking north along the beach to the mouth of the burn (follow National Trust signs)
3. On the soft rock shore look out for sponges and anemones on the overhanging rocks, or go rockpooling, finding hermit crabs and porcelain crabs.

• Try dinghy sailing or windsurfing in Newton Haven harbour – this area was one of the first to embrace windsurfing in the UK.
• Take a short walk to Newton Point (fantastic views out to sea and the Farne Islands on a clear day) or Embleton Bay (with the backdrop of Dunstanburgh Castle, this fine sandy beach is one of the most spectacular in England).
• For a longer walk take the National Trust’s ‘Low Newton-by-the-Sea to Craster’ walk – taking in Dunstanburgh Castle. See Explore Craster for more things to do if you stop there.
• Explore the village:

1. Visit Low Newton Square – cream-washed cottages (built in the 19th Century for local fishermen) and an historic pub
2. The Ship in The Square pub is a converted 18th Century house. At the rear, the semi-circular turret dates back to the 16th Century
3. Also look out for the unusual St Mary’s church, which dates from the end of the 19th century. The church, originally purchased in kit form, is constructed from corrugated steel sheeting and features pretty stained glass windows.

What do I need to know?

• The village is owned by the National Trust – you will find the NT visitor information point in the square.
• A regular bus service travels from Alnwick. Nearest railway station is Alnmouth 8 miles south (with a bus-meets-train service).
• Care must be taken accessing the Long Nanny Burn during the breeding season to avoid disturbing the Little Terns. Directions of the National Trust’s seasonal volunteer wardens must be followed.

Where can I find out more?

• National Trust site
• Low Newton-by-the-Sea to Craster walk
• Windsurfing tuition at Northumbrian Windsurfing

Inspire me

Try our specially designed family activities. Food Webs, Coast Bingo and Storytelling walk are all great ways of getting to know Low Newton-by-the-Sea. You can download pdf versions of these activities using the links to the right, or visit the Inspire me page to find a these and other activities in both pdf and Microsoft Word versions (for you to customise if you wish).