Bamburgh
Arriving in Bamburgh we headed straight for the beach via the castle.
Daddy tried to climb into the castle, whilst Evie biked the perimeter trying to find a way in!
Giving up on that, we decided instead to do some adverting in the sand dunes.
Running around enjoying the beach, on this cold but gorgeous late winter afternoon.
Big smiles all round before its time to leave and go find our accommodation.
Insistent on a visit to the park before we go. But I’m not sure there are many parks with such fine views that exist.
Berwick-upon-Tweed
A good hearty breakfast to set us up for the days activities!
After a swim in the fun session at the pool in Berwick-upon-Tweed (apparently the best pool around), Evie is in her element driving her very own ice-cream van! We struggle to get her to leave it behind…. 
Whilst Evie sleeps, we go on a very windy riverside walk, passing the many impressive bridges. 
Even get to see the structure of the inside of one
The old viaduct with a new train
And the view from the inside of an old ruin on the river bank. 
Having had enough of walking into a wind so strong at times it stopped you in your steps, we headed inland and back through the quiet town to the car.
A windy coastal walk
Walking across Bamburgh golf course the wind continued to blow hard and Evie wasn’t so sure. She was very happy when we came across this old (I think) war bunker, which housed an astounding view.
Still for just one moment for a picture with daddy
Daddy heads back to get the car as Evie was happier in the shelter of the coastline.We ended up pottering down onto the beach to enjoy the views of Bamburgh again.
And we do of course finish at the park – to whoosh down the slide and play on Evie’s favourite- the swings. Time for some food after all our coastal fresh air!
Mummy’s early morning
Not officially Evie, but beautiful enough to share from a photographic early morning run!
Lindisfarne – Holy Island
We head off to cross the tidal causeway whilst the signs of a high tide were still there
Once parked up we get ready in our warm kit and Evie sets off with a purposeful stride
There in the distance is our castle destination…..
But it looks a long way so we decide on a coffee at Pilgrims coffee shop (where they roast their own beans) and Evie is excited to get a Babychino, to fuel us for our walk.
It’s a nice walk down to the castle. Not far for adults but a long way for a bean. So she jumps reluctantly into the pack so we make it!
Out of the pack and getting to escape! Climbing up and up into the castle.
So many exciting passageways to run around. Evie – where are you?? 
Mummy I’m here!! 
Oh look – something to climb on – best climb it then! 
The fires not on so instead coming in out of the cold! 
Once we finished at the castle we headed to the large old lime kilns just below the castle – impressive in its own way. Evie tried to disappear into a kiln.
After some lunch in one of the pubs we finish our trip to Lindisfarne to the old priory. It was shut so you couldn’t go in. But you can still get a good idea of how majestic it would have been once. 
Back down the beach
After Evie has a much needed kip, we head back down to the beach, via the park, of course. The ice-cream shop was sadly shut, but we have a ball and a bike to keep us amused.
Beach biking soon gives way to beach running. Hard work sand-biking…. 
The day is nearly out, and I think it can be said that we got the most out of it. 
Biking Bamburgh to Seahouses
There is now a nice track on the side of the toad that connects these two towns, making it nice a safe to walk / bike between the two. 
After whizzing there, we go and visit the RNLI station, see the boats, and then get to watch the crew play with their brand new (one day old) toy, that they have got to go with their soon to be arriving new boat. For Evie it was very exciting to see this tractor, although she did worry that it may come and run over her toes! 
Diving into her enormous ice-cream that she had patiently waited days for! 
Then back on the bike to head back to Bamburgh.
Dunstanburgh Castle
Our final port of call for this trip is a visit to Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster.
A foreboding entrance. 
We wake Evie up, she looks around, realises there is lots of fun and climbing to be had and she is off! 
Ensuring that she is learning about the castle on our visit. 
Family pic! 
A view from a high window. 
And looking at the layers of old, from when it was a lived in building from centuries ago. 
Evie enjoys the puddles – of course. And then gets upset at the fact that she gets a wet foot!! 
Looking back on this stunning landmark. Definitely worth the visit out to see it and lots of fun had. 
Time to head for home after another fun packed day.
We eventually made it to near Bristol and a stop off with Evie’s cousins Joseph and Finley. They enjoyed both a late night play and a lovely morning play, leaving when it was nap time to continue on our way.
There was an exciting deep dark forest to explore, which she spent hours in with the other kids.
Time to pack up, she was exhausted. By the time we had said our goodbyes and I had the car all packed she fell asleep as the engine started up! 
Some crazy stew steps to take you to the top of Sidmouth, I didn’t even try to carry the loaded pushchair up here! 
Time for a spot of lunch and a play. 
Clearly still an active fishing harbour 
I got an ice- cream to share but someone got most of it! 
Around the world with Evie Bean 