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The Friary of St Francis
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
55.39026, -1.61206
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ☕The Old School Gallery — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦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
- ☕The Old School Gallery — 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· Paid
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Mallard, Lapwing +101 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Mallard, Lapwing +101 more · last seen 2026
Free
Family friendly
Good match
café
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 1
Varies
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Northumberland Coast Path
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
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
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