Welcome to Craster

Craster is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its picturesque views and historic landmarks. The village is named after the Craster family, who have lived in the area for over 700 years. Today, Craster is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.

One of the most notable landmarks in Craster is the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. The castle was built in the 14th century by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and was later owned by John of Gaunt. Today, the castle is a popular attraction for visitors to the area, offering stunning views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside. The castle is also a popular spot for photographers, who come to capture the beauty of the ruins against the backdrop of the sea.

Another popular attraction in Craster is the village's famous kippers. Kippers are a type of smoked herring that have been produced in Craster for over 150 years. The kippers are smoked in traditional smokehouses using oak sawdust, which gives them a distinctive flavor. Visitors to Craster can sample the kippers at the local smokehouse, or purchase them to take home as a souvenir. The kippers are so popular that they have even been served to members of the royal family.

Local Schools

School	Details
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Threlfall	Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XR 01665576612 School Website
Longhoughton Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Critchlow	Lacey Street Longhoughton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3AJ 01665577204 School Website
Hipsburn First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr K Moloney	Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PX 01665830210 School Website
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eileen Lomax	South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NU 1665602547 School Website
Ellingham Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Lakey	Ellingham Chathill Northumberland NE67 5ET 01665589233 School Website
Barndale House School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Phillips	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DQ 01665602541 School Website
The Duchesss Community High School Community School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Rogers & James Wilson	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DH 01665602166 School Website
Swansfield Park First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Smith	The Avenue Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1UL 01665602267 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Johnston	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DJ 01665602850 School Website
Shilbottle First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Parnaby	Shilbottle Grange Shilbottle Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2XQ 01665575285 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 5.72 Miles

Chathill [Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE 6.26 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 15.98 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 17.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 Steppey Ln, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PU 5.53 Miles
Alnmouth Station Taxis 01665 714555 42-44 Northumberland Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RA 5.80 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 5.83 Miles
Alnmouth Private Hire 01665 830096 5 Peases Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RU 5.92 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 11 Argyle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2SB 5.98 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 6.08 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 6.14 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 6.47 Miles
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 6.50 Miles
C And R Private Hire 01665 602460 21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW 6.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Stamford - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Embleton Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greyfield Estate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlehoughton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Embleton Surgery	West Field Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XZ
Longhoughton Surgery	4-6 Portal Place Longhoughton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3JN
Boulmer Medical Centre	Boulmer Medical Centre Boulmer Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3JF
Alnwick Medical Group 01665 656000	Lower Building Infirmary Close Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NL
Infirmary Drive Medical Group	The Consulting Rooms Infirmary Drive Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NR

Local Stores

Longhoughton - Burnside
Burnside
Longhoughton
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3JQ
01665 577025
Store Website
2.89 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 5.95 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 6.03 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Percy Street Hall Percy Street Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AE 01665 605 215 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 6.13 miles
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Coquet Vets
Forsyth House Percy Drive Amble Northumberland NE65 0FP 01665525250 info@coquetvets.co.uk Website 10.18 miles
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Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm Belford Northumberland NE70 7HP 01669 838284 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 10.77 miles


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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 12.63 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle
Nice East Gentle 5 Mile Walk From Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle. Through Open Farm Land Along The Coast- Stone Beach And Some Of It Accessible. Amazing Pub In Craster At The End For A Deserved Beverage 6-10 Whin Hill 0.02 miles £2 For Car Park.

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 3.20 miles Off The A1, Newcastle To Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Then B1340 From Alnwick Onto B1339 Which Runs Parallel To The Coast. Minor Roads Then Lead To Newton.

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Beadnell Beach
This Is A Good Circular Walk Starting From The Beach Car Park (Free Parking) Along Beadnell Beach And Returning On A Defined Path Behind The Dunes Back To The Car Park. The Latter Quarter Of A Mile Takes You Through A Caravan Park (Dogs Must Be Kept On The Lead At This Point) Back To The Car Park. Easy, Flat Walk Which Takes About Half An Hour. 2 Harbour Rd Beadnell Chathill Lancashire NE67 5BB 6.22 miles

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Druridge Bay Country Park
Excellent Country Park To Walk The Dog, Just South Of Amble. There Are Also Recreation Sports Carried Out On The Lake. Picnic's And Rangers Station But No Cafe. Unnamed Road Morpeth Lancashire NE61 5BX 12.28 miles Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble

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Druridge Bay
Amazing Beach Walk, There's A Visitors Centre With Toilets, Basic Refreshments Etc. Definitely Dog Friendly, Lots Of Other Dogs There At All Times Of The Year. Parking Is £1.40 For Two Hours Or £2.80 For Longer. Flat Beach With Lots Of Space, But There Are Steps Down To The Beach, So It's Not Really Suitable For Wheelchairs Etc. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.69 miles

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 15.06 miles Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.

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