Belford is a quiet and attractive village located in North Northumberland only a short drive west of the coastal village of Bamburgh. The village has been an important watering hole since the Roman era for those traveling north to Scotland.
Belford is home to 1,000 villagers and retains its strong feeling of Northumbrian community. Why not enjoy a film at the Belford Community Cinema or take part in one of the many community events. Visitors to Belford will benefit from the excellent range of shops in the village which provide everything you would want from essentials to local crafts.
Visit the Purdy Lodge Restaurant for some fantastic freshly prepared local food or the Blue Bell Hotel for a Sunday Carvery. The Coffee Shop is popular with tourists and locals alike and offers a range of coffee, cakes, light snacks and meals or for traditional fish and chips, the Belford Chippy takes some beating!
Stay at a cottage near Belford and explore the unspoilt Northumberland coastline and all its attractions including Holy Island, The Farne Islands and the lovely coastal villages of Bamburgh and Seahouses. Belford is also within easy reach of the Cheviot Hills, Chillingham Castle, the stunning Northumberland National Park and the historic town of Alnwick with its famous castle and gardens. Aidan Cottage is only a short drive from the villages of Belford and Bamburgh and has beautiful unrestricted views to the east across undulating farmland towards the Kyloe Hills.