History

Northumberland has long been known for the quality of culinary raw materials for wild fish and game and for high quality grass reared livestock. The Bywell Smokery takes its name from where the the River Tyne flows under Bywell Bridge.


The Romans built a weir here and fishing has since been an important way of life to many generations. Today the river continues to be important for its wild fish which are caught by rod and line by anglers. The river is again the best salmon river in England.