Welcome to South Wamses

South Wamses is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village is home to a small population of around 200 people and is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of South Wamses is its beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, and is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals and seabirds. The village is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local delicacies and purchase souvenirs to take home.

Despite its small size, South Wamses has a rich history and is home to a number of historic landmarks. One of the most notable is the ruins of Wamses Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle was once a stronghold of the powerful Percy family and played an important role in the region's history. Today, visitors can explore the ruins and learn more about the castle's fascinating past.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School Details
Seahouses First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Vickie Allen
Main Street
North Sunderland
Seahouses
Northumberland
NE68 7UE
01665720444
School Website
Holy Island Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Simpson
Lewins Lane
Holy Island
Berwick Upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2SQ
01289389231
School Website
Belford First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Lorna Rainey
West Street
Belford
Northumberland
NE70 7QD
01668213372
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
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
Lowick Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Rebecca Simpson
30 Main Street
Lowick
Northumberland
TD15 2UA
01289388268
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
Scremerston First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Smith
Scremerston
Berwick Upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2RB
01289307536
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
Barndale House School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Phillips
Howling Lane
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1DQ
01665602541
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chathill
[Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE
7.65 Miles
Alnmouth
South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF
16.93 Miles
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Railway Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF
17.63 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Hunters Taxis
01665 720400
7 Seafield Rd, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SL
4.04 Miles
Parks Taxi Hire Sole Trader
01665 720542
7 Mayfield, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SG
4.08 Miles
Border Cabs
07769 515915
1 Easington Demense Cottage, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EQ
7.10 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire
01665 603911
Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR
16.02 Miles
Dragon Cars
01665 604605
54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR
16.05 Miles
The Yellow Taxi
01665 541250
5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU
16.13 Miles
Sovereign Taxis
01665 602200
2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA
16.33 Miles
A A Taxis
01665 606060
Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW
16.35 Miles
Ddm Private Hire Ltd
01668 283023
3 Fenton Grange, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6AW
16.39 Miles
Woodys Taxis And Mini Bus
01289 330585
182 Highcliffe, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JL
16.47 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Armstrong Cottages - D
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Dunes Seafield Road - D
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Seafield Road
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Bamburgh - D
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Shoreston Hall - D
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King Street - D
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Southfield Avenue - D
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Main Street - D
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North Sunderland - D
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Burton - D
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Budle - D
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Elford - D
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Harbour Road - D
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Beadnell Village - D
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Benthall - D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Seahouses Health Centre
James Street
Seahouses
Northumberland
NE68 7XZ
Belford Medical Practice
James Street
Seahouses
Northumberland
NE68 7XZ
Belford Medical Practice
01668 213738
Belford Medical Practice
Croft Field
Belford
Northumberland
NE70 7ER
Embleton Surgery
West Field
Embleton
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3XZ
Longhoughton Surgery
4-6 Portal Place
Longhoughton
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3JN
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Local Stores

Seahouses
41 Main St
Seahouses
Northumberland
NE68 7RF
01665 720245
Store Website
4.06 miles
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Penny Petroleum Eyemouth
Coldingham Rd
Eyemouth
TD14 5AN
Store Website
24.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm
Belford
Northumberland
NE70 7HP
01669 838284
info@bsfh.co.uk
Website
8.42 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
15.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1QQ
01665 510999
wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk
Website
16.04 miles
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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets
South Road
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NZ
01665 600060
info@morrisandplumley.co.uk
Website
16.12 miles
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wooler)
29 Ryecroft Way
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6DY
01668 281323
wooler@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk
Website
16.40 miles
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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm
Powburn
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4JE
01665 578728
reception@cheviotvets.co.uk
Website
16.88 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Equines

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Local Dog Walks

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
5.44 miles

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Newton Pool
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NE66 3EH
8.45 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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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
11.53 miles

£2 For Car Park.
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Cocklawburn Beach
There Are Loads Of Options For Walking Here - You Can Take To The Beach, Or You Can Followed The Pathed Coastal Route That Runs Along The Back Of The Dunes. Lots Of Signposted Walks, But There Are Cows Around So It's Best To Keep Dogs On The Lead If You Aren't Sure About Their Presence.
4 Inland Pastures Farm Cottages
Scremerston
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Lancashire
TD15 2RJ
14.60 miles

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Duddo Stone Circle
This Walk Is Fairly Short But Is A Lovely One For Those Interested In History As There Is A Sign With Info To The Left Of The Stone Circle. Very Clearly Pathed, Just Make Sure Not To Miss The Road Side Sign On The Right Where You Have To Park.
Unnamed Road
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Lancashire
TD15 2PS
19.03 miles

Park On The Verge, On The Right Hand Side. The Walk Has A Sign At The Beginning But Is Clearly Pathed
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Ingram Valley
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NE66 4LT
19.22 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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Weather Forecast

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