Four days in September
Spent four nights here in mid September. A very busy site that was full most days we were there. Access to pitches was tight in places and would have been quite tricky for caravans without a mover. With only one narrow uphill access road it was quite easy for the exit to be blocked during peak arrival times as vans have little option but to queue on the approach road. Nice sea views and other than for very light sleepers the London to Edinburgh trains whistling past from 6am were ot a major noise issue.
Plenty to see in the area with Lindisfarne, Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands boats all being within half an hours drive. The beach at Bamburgh is delightful if the weather is kind. Our favourite was Chillingham Castle, however, with it's remarkable collection of antiquities and enchanting walled parterre garden. Alnwick and the cliffs at St Abbs are also in easy driving distance.
Wasn't particularly impressed with Berwick itself but for three highly redeeming features. The first was The Barrels pub near the end of the old road bridge from the site into Berwick. The atmosphere here was always friendly and the décor interesting for music lovers. Live music once a week. The second was the Queens Head restaurant where we were impressed by the food, service and humour of the staff. The third was the Magna Tandoori just round the corner from the Barrels where I had the best Tandoori Chicken and Mattar Panir ever.
Took a walk along the promenade in Spittal, just below the site, and whilst not the most picturesque was a pleasant way to walk off dinner before a quick pint in the Albion local pub. This was friendly and better than making the long trek into Berwick on a wet night.
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