'Gorgeous' beaches and best fish and chips in Northumberland

The 'colourful' coastal fishing town of Seahouses has a 'bustling harbour' with shops and some of the 'best takeaway fish and chips in Northumberland', alongside stunning scenery and wildlife, according to Visit Northumberland.

Lewis's Fish Restaurant serves the 'best fish and chips in Seahouses' according to Google reviews.

This restaurant in Seahouses serves 'fantastic' fish and chips (Image: Tripadvisor)

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One review said: "If you are anywhere near Seahouses on holiday, you absolutely must come here and have either the lobster and fries or the crab and fries. Absolutely stunning."

Another added: "Had some amazing haddock, chips and mushy peas. The fish was so soft, it melts in the mouth."

A review highlighted the restaurant has 'a really good extra range in their menu for add-ons or special dishes for a fish and chips restaurant'.

Breeding colonies of puffins at the Farne Islands (Image: Tripadvisor)

"This is high-quality fish and chips for a reasonable price, and quick, friendly service to boot," they said.

Seahouses is one of Northumberland's historic fishing villages, located within the Northumberland Coast Area of Natural Beauty, which offers 'breath-taking, dramatic and precious' scenery, Visit Northumberland said.

Find 'endless beaches, quiet bays and drifting dunes' from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Amble along the 40-mile stretch of coastline.

Bamburgh Castle is a short drive away from Seahouses (Image: Tripadvisor)

The town of Seahouses draws tourists from across the region for its boat trips to the Farne Islands, where puffins and grey seals are to be seen.

Located several miles off the coast, the cluster of islands was declared by Sir David Attenborough as his favourite place to see nature in the UK.

There are regular boat trips to the Farne Islands from the town (Image: Tripadvisor)

Seahouses is also known for its history surrounding the iconic Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) figure, Grace Darling.

Visit Northumberland said: "She and her father took a rowing boat out to sea from Longstone Lighthouse and managed to save many people after SS Forfarshire crashed into Big Harcar Rock.

"An RNLI lifeboat at Seahouses bears the name Grace Darling in her honour."