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Holidaymakers and day trippers alike speak highly of visiting the seaside port town of Blyth, located on the sandy coast of the North Sea and the River Blyth in south-east Northumberland. Not surprisingly, Blyth has quite a well deserved reputation among first-time travellers to the Northumberland coast, which is internationally famous for its picturesque beachfront and lively, colourful local populace.
And as a well travelled, yet strikingly well manicured, seaside port town within motoring distance of other popular holiday destinations along the Northumberland Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blyth remains one of the most visited of all travel destinations in the county. So whether on a well earned holiday, or much needed day trip out on the quay, you can find plenty of fun activities to do whilst staying in this bustling port town on the shores of the thrashing North Sea.
Blyth Heritage
Settlement in the area, known today as Blyth, does date as far back as the 12th century, according to some historians of the county. But Blyth proper remained relatively undistinguished until the early portion of the 18th century when the town developed into a sizeable port in a manner of decades.
Eventually, the town of Blyth attracted the mining and shipbuilding industries that rose to prominence during the midst of the Industrial Revolution. And since that time, Blyth's proud heritage has been inextricably connected to the sea and the energy industry, making Blyth one of the chief maritime towns in the whole of Northumberland, particularly after the recent regeneration projects of the town's market and quay.
Blyth Attractions
The newly renovated and expanded market place remains a popular draw for travellers who visit Blyth on daytrips to the coast. In fact, the market place hosts a number of community festivals such as the charming Blyth Town Christmas Fair. And the Blyth Town Summer Fair is yet another popular celebration in town.
The Quayside district of town, once the town's main industrial centre, now serves Blyth as a newly developed heritage site and quasi-park. And of course, any discussion of Blyth's attractions would be incomplete without a mention of the town's south harbour, which is favoured among mariners and yachtsmen who visit town during the peak season.
Blyth Transport
Unfortunately, Blyth is no longer provided with a serviceable railway station. But motoring directions into town are easy enough to follow.
To arrive in Blyth by road, take the A1 trunk road north of Newcastle upon Tyne to the A19 interchange. Next, travel north-east to the coast using the A189 in order to arrive straightaway in Blyth town centre. And the A189 is a particularly useful route if you are travelling from the north of Blyth.
Blyth Places to Stay
Once you have arrived in Blyth, you will be well provided with choice accommodations. Everything from seaside hotels to inland self-catering guests' houses is available for booking in Blyth. But perhaps the best feature of a holiday in Blyth is the beach huts, the only such accommodations in the whole of Northumberland.
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