City residents dream of a quieter pace can discover the rich coastal and country retreats of the northeast, promising idyllic secluded, air revitalization and seductive scenery. Located just under an hour's drive from Newcastle, one gem in the Northumberland crown exudes enchanting and timeless quality.
In addition to its appeal, the uneven phone reception is ready for improvement, but traditionally has helped visitors return from busy modern life. Enter the cluster, a quaint fishing settlement that has soaked into memory after your visit, and earn praise from the picturesque pubs on TripAdvisor for the attributes that look at the “world's best” fish offered there. He's nothing more than a famous cluster kipper.
Founded in 1856, L Robson and Sons stand as a fortress of Craster Kippers and have gained worldwide fame. For 170 years, this historic family company has completed herring-style crafts in its original smokehouse.
These include high praise such as “I've never tasted such perfect seafood” and enthusiastic claims that these are “in my opinion the best kippers in the world.”
As previously highlighted, the glorious smokehouse has achieved a listed status from its English heritage. The company's fame is only complicated through extensive recognition of the numerous television broadcasts and support from many respected chefs in the county, Chronicle Live reports.
Enjoying Easter Monday reruns on Channel 5, the world's most scenic rail journey featured a quaint fishing village cluster on a picturesque railway journey from York to Edinburgh. The show emphasizes the timeless charm of the cluster, saying, “The times seem to have been stationary, and the ancient traditions continue.”
In the cluster's traditional smoker program segment, audiences learned about the historical significance of herring as a local staple, discovering that local businesses produce an astounding million kippers each year.
This episode also turned its attention to Bambara, a bit of a road. There, they discovered not only the iconic castle, but also the remains of a 1,000-year-old burial site, which was revealed by strong winds in recent archaeological discoveries.
For the first time since the Middle Ages, these Anglo-Saxon tombs were excavated from under the dunes, and skeletons moved in honor of nearby St. Aidan Church. Bambara doesn't travel by car less than 30 minutes from the cluster, but visitors will be able to bring another historic castle even closer.
The remains of Dunstanborough Castle are easily accessible from a scenic cliff top stroll. And while the round trip from Craster is refreshing, it definitely boosts your appetite. A local favorite in the village, Jolly Fisherman is renowned for his stunning views and seafood offerings.
As mentioned earlier, it is recognized by the online platform Opentable as one of the UK's top destinations for Sunday lunch and brunch.
The timeless charm of the cluster has caught the eye of television producers, with the village featuring shows such as Vera and Alibi's “Red King, Red King, Village by the Sea and Robson Green's Weekend Escape.” But to truly appreciate its beauty, it is the best experience I have experienced firsthand.
