Brinkburn
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.29, -1.818 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 11 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01669 (Rothbury) |
Brinkburn is a small, rural parish in Northumberland set in the wooded, undulating landscape of the River Coquet valley. The area feels secluded and pastoral, with mixed farmland, pockets of woodland and quiet lanes; it sits within easy reach of the market town of Rothbury but retains a very low population and a strong sense of countryside tranquillity.
The parish is best known for the picturesque ruins and restored church of Brinkburn Priory and a nearby historic mill, which give the place a medieval air and attract walkers, photographers and visitors interested in local history. Economically the area leans on agriculture and a modest amount of tourism, and the priory and riverside setting provide a cultural focus for occasional events and a popular spot for exploring Coquetdale’s heritage and scenery.
Postcode districts covering Brinkburn
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Wallsend 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Newburn 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Whitley Bay 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Blyth 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Cramlington 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Ashington 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Tynemouth 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Bedlington 14 miles22.5 km
- Whickham 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Morpeth 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Prudhoe 22.7 miles36.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Longframlington Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hesleyhurst Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Longhorsley Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Swarland Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Nunnykirk Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Burgham Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Rothbury Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Felton Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Thirston Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Thropton Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Brinkburn
NE65 8RH, NE65 8AT, NE65 7XW, NE65 8AP, NE65 7XS, NE65 8RG, NE65 8AR, NE65 8AU, NE65 8RQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 56.1 miles90.4 km
- Acklington Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Widdrington Railway Station 8.7 miles13.9 km
Hotels near Brinkburn Ad
- The Anglers Arms 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Cookie Jar 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Queens Head 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- White Swan Hotel 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Hermitage Inn 3 9 miles14.6 km
- The Sun Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- The Plough 9.6 miles15.4 km
Local points of interest
- Cragside Estate 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Cockle Park Estate 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Hulne Park Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Roddam Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 14.4 miles23.3 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 15.5 miles25 km