| Situated on the North Northumberland coast | | | | |
| makes Seahouses the ideal base from which to | | | | The two nearest airports are Newcastle and |
| explore the Scottish Borders and the hills | | | | Edinburgh. Newcastle International Airport is |
| and coastline of this magnificent part of | | | | approximately 50 miles south of Seahouses. |
| England. It stands on the edge of the North | | | | Edinburgh is approximately seventy miles |
| Sea eight miles south east of Belford. | | | | north of Seahouses. |
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| By road the directions to Seahouses is | | | | The town offers a huge variety of activities |
| provided from the north and south of the | | | | for visitors. It is the departure point for |
| country by the A1/A1M and the B1340. | | | | boat trips to the Farne Islands and a centre |
| Alternatively, the A69 and A66 via the M6 | | | | for sailing, diving and fishing. A walk |
| offer good links to the A1 and B1340 for | | | | around the busy harbour is one of the |
| those travelling from the west. | | | | highlights of any visit and is traditionally |
| | | | done with a bag of fish and chips. However |
| By rail there are two railway stations close | | | | you must watch out for the seagulls. Theres a |
| to Seahouses, Alnmouth and Berwick upon | | | | sandy beach to the north, which gets busy in |
| Tweed. Alnmouth is approximately sixteen | | | | summer. In fact, the sands run unbroken from |
| miles south of Seahouses. Berwick is | | | | Seahouses to Bamburgh providing an enjoyable |
| approximately twenty three miles north of | | | | walk for the more energetic visitor. |
| Seahouses. Both stations are on the main | | | | |
| Kings cross London to Edinburgh line. The | | | | In 1998 a sea festival was set up and Berwick |
| companies offering services in the area are | | | | Borough Council supported it. The festival |
| Great Northern Eastern Railway, Northern | | | | proved popular and has continued since. It |
| Spirit and Virgin Trains. | | | | attracts people from a wide area as well as |
| | | | the local population. On Harbour Hill there |
| By coach the National Express provide city | | | | is entertainment to keep you enthralled |
| links to Newcastle and Edinburgh. Local bus | | | | whilst enjoying the views. |
| or train routes may then be used to reach | | | | |
| Seahouses. | | | | A wide range of accommodation for visitors to |
| | | | the area from a weekend break to family |
| There is a Ferry Terminal at North Shields | | | | holidays. Theres accommodation of every type |
| with connecting services to Scandinavia, | | | | caravans and camping, to guest houses, bed |
| Netherlands and Germany. The terminal is | | | | and breakfast and hotels is easy to find |
| approximately fifty miles south of Seahouses. | | | | something within your price range. The main |
| The Newcastle Metro operates from North | | | | street includes gift shops, tea rooms and |
| Shields into Newcastle Central railway | | | | amusement arcades. A lively place and |
| station and the Haymarket bus station each | | | | welcomes a large number of holidaymakers each |
| providing convenient onward travel to | | | | year. |
| Seahouses. | | | | |