Welcome to South Wamses

South Wamses is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village is home to a small population of around 200 people and is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of South Wamses is its beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, and is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals and seabirds. The village is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local delicacies and purchase souvenirs to take home.

Despite its small size, South Wamses has a rich history and is home to a number of historic landmarks. One of the most notable is the ruins of Wamses Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle was once a stronghold of the powerful Percy family and played an important role in the region's history. Today, visitors can explore the ruins and learn more about the castle's fascinating past.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9°C

Wind: 24.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Seahouses First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vickie Allen	Main Street North Sunderland Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7UE 01665720444 School Website
Holy Island Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Simpson	Lewins Lane Holy Island Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SQ 01289389231 School Website
Belford First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Lorna Rainey	West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QD 01668213372 School Website
Ellingham Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Lakey	Ellingham Chathill Northumberland NE67 5ET 01665589233 School Website
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Threlfall	Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XR 01665576612 School Website
Lowick Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Rebecca Simpson	30 Main Street Lowick Northumberland TD15 2UA 01289388268 School Website
Longhoughton Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Critchlow	Lacey Street Longhoughton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3AJ 01665577204 School Website
Scremerston First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Scremerston Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2RB 01289307536 School Website
The Duchesss Community High School Community School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Rogers & James Wilson	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DH 01665602166 School Website
Barndale House School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Phillips	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DQ 01665602541 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chathill [Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE 7.65 Miles

Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 16.93 Miles

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Railway Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF 17.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hunters Taxis 01665 720400 7 Seafield Rd, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SL 4.04 Miles
Parks Taxi Hire Sole Trader 01665 720542 7 Mayfield, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SG 4.08 Miles
Border Cabs 07769 515915 1 Easington Demense Cottage, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EQ 7.10 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 16.02 Miles
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 16.05 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 16.13 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 16.33 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 16.35 Miles
Ddm Private Hire Ltd 01668 283023 3 Fenton Grange, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6AW 16.39 Miles
Woodys Taxis And Mini Bus 01289 330585 182 Highcliffe, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JL 16.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Armstrong Cottages - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunes Seafield Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seafield Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Beadnell Village - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benthall - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seahouses Health Centre	James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XZ
Belford Medical Practice	James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XZ
Belford Medical Practice 01668 213738	Belford Medical Practice Croft Field Belford Northumberland NE70 7ER
Embleton Surgery	West Field Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XZ
Longhoughton Surgery	4-6 Portal Place Longhoughton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3JN

Local Stores

Seahouses
41 Main St
Seahouses
Northumberland
NE68 7RF
01665 720245
Store Website
4.06 miles

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Penny Petroleum Eyemouth
Coldingham Rd
Eyemouth
TD14 5AN
Store Website
24.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm Belford Northumberland NE70 7HP 01669 838284 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 8.42 miles


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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Percy Street Hall Percy Street Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AE 01665 605 215 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 15.96 miles
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 16.04 miles

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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 16.12 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wooler)
29 Ryecroft Way Wooler Northumberland NE71 6DY 01668 281323 wooler@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 16.40 miles

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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 16.88 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Beadnell Beach
This Is A Good Circular Walk Starting From The Beach Car Park (Free Parking) Along Beadnell Beach And Returning On A Defined Path Behind The Dunes Back To The Car Park. The Latter Quarter Of A Mile Takes You Through A Caravan Park (Dogs Must Be Kept On The Lead At This Point) Back To The Car Park. Easy, Flat Walk Which Takes About Half An Hour. 2 Harbour Rd Beadnell Chathill Lancashire NE67 5BB 5.44 miles

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 8.45 miles Off The A1, Newcastle To Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Then B1340 From Alnwick Onto B1339 Which Runs Parallel To The Coast. Minor Roads Then Lead To Newton.

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Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle
Nice East Gentle 5 Mile Walk From Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle. Through Open Farm Land Along The Coast- Stone Beach And Some Of It Accessible. Amazing Pub In Craster At The End For A Deserved Beverage 6-10 Whin Hill 11.53 miles £2 For Car Park.

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Cocklawburn Beach
There Are Loads Of Options For Walking Here - You Can Take To The Beach, Or You Can Followed The Pathed Coastal Route That Runs Along The Back Of The Dunes. Lots Of Signposted Walks, But There Are Cows Around So It's Best To Keep Dogs On The Lead If You Aren't Sure About Their Presence. 4 Inland Pastures Farm Cottages Scremerston Berwick-Upon-Tweed Lancashire TD15 2RJ 14.60 miles

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Duddo Stone Circle
This Walk Is Fairly Short But Is A Lovely One For Those Interested In History As There Is A Sign With Info To The Left Of The Stone Circle. Very Clearly Pathed, Just Make Sure Not To Miss The Road Side Sign On The Right Where You Have To Park. Unnamed Road Berwick-Upon-Tweed Lancashire TD15 2PS 19.03 miles Park On The Verge, On The Right Hand Side. The Walk Has A Sign At The Beginning But Is Clearly Pathed

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 19.22 miles Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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