Who owns the Craster Arms Beadnell?

The Craster Arms in Beadnell is owned by a private limited company, The Craster Arms Ltd, with Michael Dawson listed as a person with significant control and director, having taken over the company in February 2023, with the refurbishment involving local partners like David Wilson and John Morse.

What is the history of the Craster Arms?

The rear of the building incorporates the remains of a medieval tower house, which dates back from at least 1587. Tower houses in the area were built as a defence against raiders from Scotland during medieval times. The rest of the building was added in the 18th century, when it was used as a coaching inn.

Does Craster have a pub?

The Jolly Fisherman. Welcome to The Jolly Fisherman, Craster. Combining stunning sea views with delicious home cooking and beautifully kept ales. This is a tastefully refurbished pub with tradition and character at its heart.

Where are the Craster Arms?

The Craster Arms is situated in the heart of Beadnell, a sleepy fishing village on the Northumberland Coast. With three well-presented bedrooms, this pub caters for families and dogs and offers an excellent choice for a coastal stay.

Does the Craster Arms have Sky Sports?

🖊 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 ⚽ Sky Sports and TNT available in both the bar and the nest so you can support your favourite team with us.

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What is the most unusual pub in England?

The Highwayman Inn on Dartmoor is considered to be the most unusual pub in Britain! The 13th century Inn has a beautiful interior, featuring secret passages and tunnels. The bar is designed to look an old wooden ship... although black section looks like a boot!

Is Beadnell worth visiting?

Beadnell Beach is a beautiful sandy and dog friendly beach in Northumberland. We absolutely love bringing Fozzy here for a good run about. There is a car park right next to the beach as well as public loos and it's a popular spot for watersports.

What is Craster famous for?

Craster has always been known as a fishing village, with its traditional fishing boats (or cobles) bringing in a variety of fish including herring. The small harbour was built in the nineteenth century for the herring fishery. Perhaps it is most famous for the curing sheds that produce the famous Craster kippers .

What is the world's toughest pub?

In Port Hedland, one of Australia's biggest mining towns, there was a pub that earned the reputation like no other. The Pier Hotel built in the 1890s was world's toughest pub. Anyone who walked through its doors knew it wasn't for the faint heart. Fights, chaos, wild nights.

What is the meaning of Craster?

It means Crow's earthwork (Crawe Ceastre) in the Anglo Saxon. The Craster family have been here since at least the 11th Century - reference is made to William de Craucestr holding the estate in 1272.

What was filmed in Craster, Northumberland?

The Red King

This British crime drama starring Anjli Mohindra and Jill Halfpenny may be set on a fictitious Welsh island, but it was actually filmed in Northumberland, specifically Craster Harbour and village, Embleton, and Bamburgh.

How many wives did Craster have?

Craster has a total of nineteen "wives", ranging from Ferny, an old woman, to younger ones like Gilly. The names of two other wives, Nella and Dyah, are mentioned in the books. Most if not all of his current wives are also his daughters.

Where not to live in Northumberland?

Comparing Northumberland's larger towns and cities, and using Crime Risk Scores - which are calculated by taking severity of each crime type into account - East Bedlington is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Ashington, and Blyth comes in as third most dangerous.

Are there shops in Beadnell?

There is a small shop and general store in Beadnell that also acts as the Village Post Office. The nearest supermarkets and food shops are in Seahouses, which is 3 miles to the North where there is a Co-op Food.

What is Adele's favorite pub?

The Walmer Castle. It wouldn't be a proper British travel roundup without a proper British pub. Adele revealed her favorite pub of all-time is The Walmer Castle in West London's Notting Hill area. For the proper experience, head there for the Sunday Roast.

What is the friendliest pub in the UK?

The Fishers Arms in Horncliffe (Berwick-upon-Tweed) was named the UK's friendliest pub in a 2025 study by Get Licensed, scoring highest for welcoming atmosphere, with other top contenders including the White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels (Wales) and the Case is Altered in Bentley (Ipswich), both community-focused pubs known for their warm, inviting environments.
 

Why is Sky so expensive for pubs?

Sky and BT base their fees on the rateable value of each individual pub, a value determined by a government's Valuation Office Agency based on the size of the venue, the wealth of the area, and various other factors (a larger property in a richer area will have a higher RV than a small property in a rural area).

Do you need a license to show Sports in a pub?

All clubs and businesses should know that a TV licence is required to legally broadcast television shows. However, no other permission is necessary to show sports on your premises provided you have a valid commercial subscription for any channels such as Sky Sports which you might use to show any matches.

How much did Amazon pay for Premier League rights?

Amazon is thought to be paying between £20m and £30m per season. The deals replicated the previous three-season deals, from 2019-20 to 2021-22, including the duration, the fee and the number of matches.