Today the river Aln at Alnmouth is famed as an attraction for amateur sailors, fishermen, walkers, artists and photographers.
It was not always so tranquil; in its heyday it was a busy, working river-port, exporting grain and wool, specialising in the import of timber from Scandinavia, blue slate from Scotland for the building industry and the occasional pipe of Madeira wine.
The village had its own sawmill, several granaries, as well as sheds to store guano fertiliser imported from Peru - built downwind of the village because of the smell! Herring fishing and international trade were at the heart of village life and prosperity.
Towards the end of the 19th century port activities declined, in part due to the silting up of the estuary following the river Aln altering its course after the great storm on Christmas Day 1806.
With the coming of the railways, Alnmouth transformed into a popular Victorian coastal resort, complete with one of the earliest English golf courses, a holiday camp, bathing houses, beach huts and spacious sea-view villas.
Alnmouth from the air
St Cuthbert's cross
Ferry mans hut museum Alnmouth harbour estuary
Forthcoming family activities in the village
Historical Walking Tours of Alnmouth
Check local notice boards for next tours
Tickets available from
Alnmouth Post Office
Group size limited to 12,book early to avoid disappointment
Proceeds towards
Hindmarsh Hall fund
River Aln Boat Club
Regatta (raft race)
Sunday September 1st in the estuary, the famous 'Raft race'
'Hullabaloo' a party in the park overlooking the estuary and harbour on Saturday 7th September, ask at The Post office for more details
Volcano night on the beach Saturday 21st September
Sherlock Holmes and the Sting of the Scorpion by Northern Theatre company October 20th,book online
November 5th Bonfire night for the village and visitors
Don't forget the Christmas lights switch on lovely for the children, and adults!
More details to follow.
'Highly recommended
in the village'
Local businesses that provide goods and services of the very highest standard
Scott's. A superb deli focused on home made goodies and hot drinks for takeaway to the beach.
Lovely welcoming staff
The Duchess's road bridge into Alnmouth
Setting sail from Alnmouth into the North Sea
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