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Church of St John the Baptist

Plan your visit

FamilyPlayBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Mallard
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Tea Cosy Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Mallard, Lapwing +101 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, Mallard, Lapwing +101 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Longhoughton alternativeCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Alnmouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route205 m
Named routeRef 1Length 205 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route247 m
Named routeRef 1Length 247 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of St John The Baptist, Northumberland Street, Alnmouth

Church of St John The Baptist, Northumberland Street, Alnmouth

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