With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Bamburgh, 16 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area beginning with Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh Beach and Lindisfarne Castle. Morpeth is another terrific option. It’s 18 miles away and home to a variety of fun things to do. Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives and Treacle Wool Shop are just the start.