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 Welcome
to the Railway Inn
A warm
welcome awaits you from Susan & Stuart Collingwood
who took over The Railway Inn in June 2009. Situated
on the edge of Acklington village, located only 4
miles from the A1. Northumberland is famous for its
coastline and historical landmarks including its
wonderful castles which are only a short journey.
Set in 2 acres of pleasant grounds with its
abundance of trees and shrubs, we have 3
self-catering holiday cottages adjacent to the inn,
as well as a Certified Location with the Caravan
Club where we can accommodate 5 caravans.
The
Railway Inn History
The inn has an interesting background, and started
off as a two up, two down farmhouse in the mid 1800s
when the enterprising farmer decided to add some
more rooms and take in guests. It actually became a
“hotel” in the 1890s with the landlords staying for
many years before moving on. From 1923 to 1954 The
Webb brothers ran the pub, one of the brothers
training racehorses on the site. Photographs of some
of his winners can be seen on the lounge walls of
the pub today. Before, during and after the Second
World War there was an R.A.F site two miles up the
road and many of the officers, including Princess
Margaret’s first love, Peter Townsend, visited the
pub regularly. In fact, there is a Townsend Court in
Acklington village. We have photographs of the R.A.F.
camp on the walls of the pub. |
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Recent
Refurbishment
Refurbishment has begun on The Railway, with the
cottages first, and the reopening of the fire with a
wood burning stove in preparation for those chilly
nights.
Tuesday nights is quiz night, and 3rd Monday of each
month is ‘music night’, a free for all for budding
musicians to sharpen up their strings, whistles or
vocal chords!
Sunday lunches are served 12-4pm and food weekdays
12-2pm and 6-9pm.
See you soon,
Susan & Stuart Collingwood. |
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 Opening Hours
Open Every Day 12-2pm and
5-11pm
Food Served
Monday to Friday 12-2pm and 6-9pm
Saturday & Sunday All Day
Real Ale, Real Chips, Real
Fire
Tel 01670 760320 or
email
info@railway-inn.co.uk |
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