The Craster Arms, Beadnell
Telling children their chips are being served inside a medieval tower with walls about nine feet thick buys you at least five minutes of peace.
The short answer
The Craster Arms, Beadnell is in Beadnell (NE67 5AX). It's privately owned and somewhere to stay or eat rather than a castle to tour. A pub, open Monday to Sunday, noon to 11pm; food until 8.15pm Sunday to Wednesday and 8.45pm Thursday to Saturday. There's enough under a roof for a wet day.
What you actually see
Thomas Forster built the tower house here in the 16th century, and by 1818 it had become the Bull Inn, now the Craster Arms. Historic England's listing notes massive walls about 9 feet thick and a tunnel-vaulted basement behind the 18th century front.
Known for: A village pub built into a pele tower.
Tips before you go
Beadnell Bay is just down the road, so it works as a lunch stop on a beach day.
Where The Craster Arms, Beadnell is
Beadnell, NE67 5AX. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
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Events at The Craster Arms, Beadnell
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Questions people ask about The Craster Arms, Beadnell
When is The Craster Arms, Beadnell open?
A pub, open Monday to Sunday, noon to 11pm; food until 8.15pm Sunday to Wednesday and 8.45pm Thursday to Saturday.
Is The Craster Arms, Beadnell good for kids?
Telling children their chips are being served inside a medieval tower with walls about nine feet thick buys you at least five minutes of peace. Time needed: as long as lunch takes.
Are dogs allowed at The Craster Arms, Beadnell?
The pub has a dog friendly policy.
Is there a café at The Craster Arms, Beadnell?
It's a pub and restaurant, with a big beer garden and outdoor dining pods.
Is The Craster Arms, Beadnell worth visiting on a rainy day?
Yes, there's enough under a roof to make it a decent wet-day option.
What is The Craster Arms, Beadnell famous for?
A village pub built into a pele tower.
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