Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Beadnell

Beadnell is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom, home to about 408 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 museums. The must-see places are Farne Island Lighthouse (8 km), Bamburgh Castle (10 km) and Dunstanburgh Castle (10 km).

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Beadnell, Northumberland
Beadnell, Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beadnell at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Population
about 408
Coordinates
55.5567° N, 1.6325° W
Places within 50 km
79 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Beadnell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beadnell: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Beadnell

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beadnell. The closest is Embleton Tower (9 km); the best-known is Bamburgh Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beadnell

44 churches within 100 km of Beadnell. The closest is St. Ebba's (1 km); the best-known is St Aidan's Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beadnell

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beadnell. The closest is Faggot (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Beadnell

14 museums within 100 km of Beadnell. The closest is Armstrong and Aviation Museum (10 km); the best-known is Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Beadnell

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Beadnell. The closest is Farne Island Lighthouse (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Beadnell

9 parks within 100 km of Beadnell. The closest is Hulne Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Hulne Park · park · Northumberland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Alnwick Garden · park · Northumberland · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~90 km · Must-see
  • Town Moor · park · County Durham · ~93 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Beadnell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beadnell
  2. 8 km Farne Island Lighthouse · island, North East
  3. 4 km Bamburgh Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 1 km St Aidan's Church · church, Northumberland
  5. 1 km Grace Darling Memorial · monument, Northumberland
  6. 19 km Dunstanburgh Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  7. 10 km Back to Beadnell

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How to reach Beadnell

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    Within 15 km of Beadnell

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beadnell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2784Embleton Tower (9 km)
    Churches1944St. Ebba's (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints819Faggot (4 km)
    Museums514Armstrong and Aviation Museum (10 km)
    Beaches & coast513Farne Island Lighthouse (8 km)
    Parks29Hulne Park (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Bamburgh Dunes (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Staple Island (10 km)
    Other attractions23Farne Islands (9 km)
    Treks12Berwickshire Coastal Path (45 km)
    Caves11Cateran Hole (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Roughting Linn Waterfall (19 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (64 km)
    Temples01Temple Memorial Park (84 km)

    Beadnell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beadnell?

    Farne Island Lighthouse (island, about 8 km), Bamburgh Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Dunstanburgh Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), St Aidan's Church (church, about 10 km), Grace Darling Memorial (monument, about 10 km), Bamburgh Lighthouse (beach, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Beadnell?

    79 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beadnell?

    Embleton Tower, about 9 km by road; Bamburgh Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beadnell?

    St. Ebba's, about 1 km by road; St Paul's (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beadnell?

    Faggot, about 4 km by road; Brada Hill (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beadnell?

    Start in Beadnell, visit Farne Island Lighthouse, then Bamburgh Castle, then St Aidan's Church, then Grace Darling Memorial, then Dunstanburgh Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beadnell?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Beadnell

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Beadnell’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Beadnell on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.