Lesbury
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.4, -1.629 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 23 11 |
| Population: | 1,007 |
| Dialling code: | 01665 (Alnwick) |
Lesbury in Northumberland, England is a small, riverside village tucked on the south bank of the River Aln, a short distance east of Alnwick and just inland from the coastal village of Alnmouth. The setting is characterful - stone cottages, a medieval parish church and views that give easy access to the beaches and birdlife of the Northumberland Coast AONB.
Historically an agricultural settlement with medieval roots, Lesbury today is largely residential with farming and tourism supporting the local economy; visitors often combine a stay here with trips to Alnmouth or to landmarks such as Alnwick Castle and Lindisfarne. It retains a strong village community feel, with local events, a village hall and amenities that cater to both long‑term residents and holidaymakers.
Postcode districts covering Lesbury
Most populated places nearby
- Blyth 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Cramlington 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Ashington 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Bedlington 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Morpeth 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hipsburn Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Alnmouth Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Longhoughton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Alnwick Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Shilbottle Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Denwick Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Warkworth Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Amble West with Warkworth Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Rennington Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Amble Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Craster Parish 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Amble by the Sea Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Lesbury
NE66 3FP, NE66 3PR, NE66 3AZ, NE66 3AX, NE66 3PJ, NE66 3PT, NE66 3AT, NE66 3SG, NE66 3PW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 25.2 miles40.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 62 miles99.8 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Acklington Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Lesbury Ad
- The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth 5 1 mile1.6 km
- The Whittling House 1 mile1.6 km
- The Cookie Jar 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Hope and Anchor Hotel 1 mile1.5 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 5 miles8.1 km
- White Swan Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate 4 7.5 miles12 km
- The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Tankerville Arms 4 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hulne Park Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 6 miles9.7 km
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Cragside Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Cockle Park Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Roddam Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km