Harbours & ports · North East England
Craster harbour
In or near Craster.
Craster harbour — harbour at Craster, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 9.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Craster harbour is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 9.3 km away. Postcode area NE66.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Point to Cullernose Point SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Craster Harbour is located in the parish of Craster, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Castle Point to Cullernose Point and the Northumberland Shore.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4729, -1.5926
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Craster
- Postcode
- NE66 3TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q105842107 (CC0)
- commons: The harbour at Craster - geograph.org.uk - 2849155.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Craster Memorial Harbour
Craster Memorial Harbour — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Craster Lifeboat Station
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Craster radar station
Craster radar station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Craster defended settlement
Craster defended settlement — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Craster Tower
Craster Tower — castle in Craster, Northumberland, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Craster harbour
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Cottage Inn
The Cottage Inn — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Proctors Stead
Proctors Stead — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Blue Bell Inn
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Coast & Castles Camp Site
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Places to eat & drink
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Black Swan Public House
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📷 5
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Mean Bean Coffee
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craster harbour?
- Craster harbour is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3TR), in the parish of Craster.
- What is Craster harbour?
- Craster harbour — harbour at Craster, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Craster harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3TR.
- Is Craster harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Craster harbour is part of the Castle Point to Cullernose Point SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Craster harbour?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3TR. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.