Alnmouth is a beautiful coastal village on the north bank of the River Aln estuary in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was founded almost 1,000 years ago by William de Vesci, Lord of Alnwick, and developed quickly as a market community.
The village has relied on both sea and rail for its economic prosperity, and was once an important port between the Tyne and the Tweed. Its status changed on Christmas Eve, 1806, when a savage storm pounded the Northumberland coast and swept the course of the River Aln away from the harbour. Evidence of the storm exists today where visitors can see that Church Hill has been cut off from the village by the river.
In recent years a growth in tourism has helped Alnmouth develop as a vibrant seaside community. It has a mix of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and gift shops for visitors to enjoy. Alnmouth Golf Club is the fourth oldest club in England and was a major influence in the development of the game, including the beginning of the Amateur Championship in 1885 – one of the most prestigious events worldwide.
The village draws a large number of walkers and cyclists each year, as well as nature lovers and bird watchers. It sits within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on St. Oswald’s Way, a long distance walking route, the North Sea Trail and the National Coast and Castles Cycle Route.
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