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The Queens Head

7 High Street Queens head
Rated 8.4 in 661 reviews

The Queens Head in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom, offers a charming and comfortable stay in this quaint coastal town. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, The Queens Head provides a relaxing retreat for visitors seeking to explore the scenic beauty of Northumberland's coastline. This boutique hotel is ideally situated to offer both a cozy interior experience and easy access to the beach, which is just a short stroll away.

The hotel seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, providing a cozy yet stylish setting equipped with the essentials for a restful visit. The decor reflects the essence of the surrounding coastal community, with subtle nautical themes and calming color palettes.

Dining at The Queens Head is a highlight for many guests, as the on-site restaurant offers a menu filled with locally sourced and freshly prepared dishes. Renowned for its hearty and delicious options, the dining experience is complemented by an extensive selection of wines and local ales. This focus on quality food and drink creates a welcoming environment for both hotel residents and visitors from the local area.

The hotel's location makes it an excellent base for exploring the wider attractions of Northumberland. Guests can enjoy long walks on the nearby beaches, visit local landmarks like Woodhorn Museum, or take a short drive to discover the historic sites and natural beauty of the region. The Queens Head in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea truly captures the essence of a relaxing, boutique coastal getaway.

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Michelin Restaurants in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and near The Queens Head

St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Grade I listed church in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK
330m / 360yd
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Museum in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England, UK
230m / 250yd
Newbiggin War Memorial
Newbiggin War Memorial
Memorial in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn Museum
Museum, archive and county record office for Northumberland
2.5km / 1.6mi
St Aidan Lynemouth
St Aidan Lynemouth
Church in Lynemouth, Northumberland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Miners Memorial
Miners Memorial
Statue in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Woodhorn Colliery
Coal mine in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
St John's Church
St John's Church
Church in Seaton Hirst, Northumberland
3.8km / 2.3mi
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
Church in Seaton Hirst, Northumberland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Ellington
Ellington
Village in Northumberland, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Cresswell Castle
Cresswell Castle
Tower house in Northumberland, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Cambois, Northumberland
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew
Church building in Cresswell, Northumberland, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church building in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Bothal Castle
Bothal Castle
Grade I listed castle in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Blyth, Northumberland, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Blyth, Northumberland, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Parish Church of St. John
Parish Church of St. John
Church in Bedlington Station, Northumberland
6.2km / 3.8mi
Church of St Paul The Apostle
Church of St Paul The Apostle
Church building in North Bedlington, Northumberland, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Bothal, Northumberland, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Fort On Blyth Links
Fort On Blyth Links
Building in Blyth, Northumberland, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
St Bede Church
St Bede Church
Church in Newsham, Northumberland
8.8km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Horton, Northumberland, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Bedlington, Northumberland, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Bedlington War Memorial
Bedlington War Memorial
Memorial in West Bedlington, Northumberland, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church building in Ulgham, Northumberland, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
St Margaret
St Margaret
Church in Pegswood, Northumberland
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Longhirst, Northumberland, England, UK
8.9km / 5.6mi
Chibburn Preceptory
Chibburn Preceptory
Priory in Northumberland, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church in Widdrington, Northumberland, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval Hall
Grade I listed building in Northumberland, England, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Morpeth Castle
Morpeth Castle
Grade I listed castle in Morpeth, United Kingdom
11.7km / 7.3mi
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Bagpipe museum in Morpeth, England
11.6km / 7.2mi
St James the Great, Morpeth
St James the Great, Morpeth
Church in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, UK
11.8km / 7.3mi
St Aidan
St Aidan
Church in Morpeth, Northumberland
11.3km / 7mi
St. Paul's
Church in Seaton Sluice, Northumberland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Church of Our Lady, Seaton Delaval
Church of Our Lady, Seaton Delaval
Grade I listed church in Northumberland, England, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
St Mary's, High Church
St Mary's, High Church
Church in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, UK
12.1km / 7.5mi
Northumberlandia
Northumberlandia
Land sculpture by Charles Jencks
12.9km / 8mi
Northumberlandia
Northumberlandia
Land sculpture by Charles Jencks
13.1km / 8.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church building in Stannington, Northumberland, England, UK
13.6km / 8.5mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Hebron, Northumberland, England, UK
12.1km / 7.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church building in Seaton Valley, Northumberland, England, UK
13.3km / 8.3mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Seghill, Northumberland, England, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church building in Cramlington, Northumberland, England, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi

What to do in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and near The Queens Head

St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Grade I listed church in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK
330m / 360yd
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Museum in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England, UK
230m / 250yd
Newbiggin War Memorial
Newbiggin War Memorial
Memorial in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn Museum
Museum, archive and county record office for Northumberland
2.5km / 1.6mi
St Aidan Lynemouth
St Aidan Lynemouth
Church in Lynemouth, Northumberland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Miners Memorial
Miners Memorial
Statue in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Woodhorn Colliery
Coal mine in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
St John's Church
St John's Church
Church in Seaton Hirst, Northumberland
3.8km / 2.3mi
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
Church in Seaton Hirst, Northumberland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Ellington
Ellington
Village in Northumberland, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Cresswell Castle
Cresswell Castle
Tower house in Northumberland, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Cambois, Northumberland
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew
Church building in Cresswell, Northumberland, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church building in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Bothal Castle
Bothal Castle
Grade I listed castle in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Blyth, Northumberland, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Blyth, Northumberland, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Parish Church of St. John
Parish Church of St. John
Church in Bedlington Station, Northumberland
6.2km / 3.8mi
Church of St Paul The Apostle
Church of St Paul The Apostle
Church building in North Bedlington, Northumberland, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Bothal, Northumberland, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Fort On Blyth Links
Fort On Blyth Links
Building in Blyth, Northumberland, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
St Bede Church
St Bede Church
Church in Newsham, Northumberland
8.8km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Horton, Northumberland, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Bedlington, Northumberland, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Bedlington War Memorial
Bedlington War Memorial
Memorial in West Bedlington, Northumberland, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church building in Ulgham, Northumberland, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
St Margaret
St Margaret
Church in Pegswood, Northumberland
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Longhirst, Northumberland, England, UK
8.9km / 5.6mi
Chibburn Preceptory
Chibburn Preceptory
Priory in Northumberland, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church in Widdrington, Northumberland, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi

About Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, a charming coastal village in the United Kingdom, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the main highlights is the Newbiggin Maritime Centre, where visitors can learn about the local fishing heritage and maritime history. The centre often features exhibitions and events that showcase the community's connection to the sea.

The beach itself is a significant draw, providing a pleasant setting for walks and relaxation. Newbiggin Beach is known for its sandy stretches and scenic views, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The presence of the Newbiggin Bay adds to the coastal experience, where you can observe the local wildlife, particularly seabirds.

For those interested in art, the Ellen's Place is worth a visit. This community hub often hosts art exhibitions and workshops, supporting local artists and encouraging creativity within the community. Additionally, the Cannon at the beach is a notable landmark, offering a glimpse into the village's history and serving as a popular photo opportunity.

Outdoor enthusiasts may appreciate the coastal walks that connect to nearby areas, providing a chance to explore the natural beauty of the Northumberland coastline. The surrounding countryside also offers opportunities for hiking and enjoying the local flora and fauna.

Finally, sampling local cuisine is a must. Several cafes and restaurants serve fresh seafood and traditional dishes, allowing visitors to experience the culinary offerings of the region. Overall, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea presents a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a pleasant destination for visitors.




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