The Railway Inn in Northumberland, North East England

Address and Contact Details

Acklington
Morpeth
NE65 9BP
Northumberland
North East England

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01670 760 320

Site Description

A warm welcome awaits you from Susan & Stuart Collingwood who took over The Railway Inn in June 2009. Situated on the edge of Acklington village, located only 4 miles from the A1. Northumberland is famous for its coastline and historical landmarks including its wonderful castles which are only a short journey.

Set in 2 acres of pleasant grounds with its abundance of trees and shrubs, they have 3 self-catering holiday cottages adjacent to the inn, as well as a 22 pitch touring caravan site, all with electric hook up, toilet and shower block, and small park.

The inn has an interesting background, and started off as a two up, two down farmhouse in the mid 1800s when the enterprising farmer decided to add some more rooms and take in guests. It actually became a “hotel” in the 1890s with the landlords staying for many years before moving on. From 1923 to 1954 The Webb brothers ran the pub, one of the brothers training racehorses on the site. Photographs of some of his winners can be seen on the lounge walls of the pub today. Before, during and after the Second World War there was an R.A.F site two miles up the road and many of the officers, including Princess Margaret’s first love, Peter Townsend, visited the pub regularly. In fact, there is a Townsend Court in Acklington village. They have photographs of the R.A.F. camp on the walls of the pub.

This site has Caravan facilities

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The caravan park is located at the front of the inn, so getting your evening meal at the inn is only a stones throw from your caravan.

Peaceful, welcoming, a home from home, are the most frequent comments from their guests. Situated adjacent to our 19th century rural inn, their cottages are ideally placed to enable you to explore beautiful Northumberland, with its many castles, country houses and miles of sandy beaches.

The inn itself is set in two and a half acres of grounds, just three miles from Druridge Bay, renowned for its extensive golden sands and Country Park. They are only 3 miles from the picturesque village of Warkworth,with it's dramatic castle and nine miles from Alnwick with it's castle and gardens.

There is a newsagent three miles down the road, with supermarket shopping available in Amble and Alnwick. They serve meals seven days a week, if you would like a break from cooking after a day's sightseeing.
There is ample parking outside the cottages.

Pets are also welcome