Sunday 11th October 2026. A trip to Newcastle by rail was made today as a family to see what turned out to be an EXCELLENT live performance of Mrs Doubtfire at the Theatre Royal. It was another day for the railway at its best; all went very smoothly despite the unusual presence of Police atContinue reading “Helloooo, poppets! A trip to Toon to see Mrs Doubtfire & southern entrance to Central?”
Category Archives: Alnmouth Railway Station
Visit Cresswell by Islands.com
A great little article exploring charming Cresswell, situated between Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Alnmouth on the spectacular Northumberland Coast. Please click the link below to read it for yourself. https://www.islands.com/2278404/cresswell-united-kingdom-between-newcastle-upon-tyne-alnwick-coastal-village-award-winning-beach-historic-sites/ Of note to this campaign is the mention of poor rail access to this area of the coast, something that could be rectified by a better railContinue reading “Visit Cresswell by Islands.com”
Northumberland Coast Loop Update, September 2026
On 1st September 2026, I emailed a number of local politicians and other local campaign groups with regards to the Northumberland Coast Loop; which would be a new rail route connecting Newcastle Upon Tyne to Edinburgh via North Tyneside and South East Northumberland. This email was circulated as a group to: Mr A. Ford, NEPTUG,Continue reading “Northumberland Coast Loop Update, September 2026”
The Ancient Kingdom Railtour 22nd August 2026
In just a few minutes from the time of posting on Saturday 22nd August 2026, ‘The Ancient Kingdom’ railtour, operated by UK Railtours will depart from London King’s Cross towards Berwick-Upon-Tweed, calling to pick-up passengers at Potters Bar, Stevenage, Peterborough, and Doncaster, and setting down at Alnmouth for Alnwick is due to run, and fromContinue reading “The Ancient Kingdom Railtour 22nd August 2026”
Commuter train comeback for Alnwick in future?
Please note that all views expressed are my own, and not those of any organisations or persons mentioned within this post. Bewdley – Kidderminster Town – Kidderminster – Birmingham Snow Hill trail train service. In the West Midlands, the town of Bewdley has a station on the preserved Severn Valley Railway, a heritage railway thatContinue reading “Commuter train comeback for Alnwick in future?”
DISCOUNTS and CAR-FREE access to Alnwick attractions
See below for information about car-free access and discounts for bus/rail tickets at venues around Northumberland. Please note that information was correct at time of posting, but please ensure you confirm details before travelling. Alnwick Castle: 20% discount with valid bus or rail ticket From the Good Journey website for Alnwick Castle, accessed on 10thContinue reading “DISCOUNTS and CAR-FREE access to Alnwick attractions”
Northumberland Branch of NEPTUG Meeting: 1st July 2026
Another great meeting of the Northumberland Branch tonight, with much discussion on buses, rail services (ECML, Northumberland Line, and Tyne Valley Line), and also of cycling integration with rail too. Membership is FREE, with the chance to have a real say in better buses, trains, and more! Why not sign up now? We aim toContinue reading “Northumberland Branch of NEPTUG Meeting: 1st July 2026”
Alnwick to Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair by walking, bus, and rail.
On Saturday 27th June 2026, I took a car-free day out to the excellent Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair at Lambton Park for the second year running. Part 1: Alnwick Bus Station to Alnmouth Railway Station The day started at home, with a short walk to Alnwick Bus Station in glorious sunshine, a few thingsContinue reading “Alnwick to Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair by walking, bus, and rail.”
Alnwick, Northumberland: Transport Survey June 2026
Questions for all! What do you want to see from public transport in Northumberland? Which rail and bus routes would you like? Would you like to see buses running earlier and later in the day, possibly even night buses? Have you got any suggestions you’d like to put forward? Please leave a comment below withContinue reading “Alnwick, Northumberland: Transport Survey June 2026”
2026: The time for the ECML to do more for transport to, from, within, and through Northumberland alongside the A1?
In recent news, it has been revealed that in 2025, around eleven million tourists visited Northumberland, a new record, and the A1 has been stated to be a ‘key problem’, but does this overlook the role the ECML, other rail links and buses could be playing to reduce this key problem and enable more sustainableContinue reading “2026: The time for the ECML to do more for transport to, from, within, and through Northumberland alongside the A1?”
