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Netherton

Parish in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:55.351, -2.022
OS grid ref:NT 98 06
Dialling code: 01669 (Rothbury)
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Netherton is a small, characterful civil parish set in the rolling countryside of Northumberland, England, typifying the region’s patchwork of pasture, stone walls and quiet lanes. The area is sparsely populated, with scattered farmsteads and cottages rather than a concentrated village centre, and it attracts walkers and birdwatchers who appreciate the open, unspoilt landscape and network of footpaths.

Historically the parish has been shaped by agriculture and estate ownership, and you’ll still see traditional stone buildings and field patterns that hint at medieval and later farming practices. Economically it remains largely rural - livestock and arable farms dominate - while a small number of residents commute to nearby towns; socially there is a close-knit feel typical of Northumbrian parishes, with local events and conservation interests helping to sustain community life.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 25.3 miles40.7 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 62.8 miles101 km
  • Acklington Railway Station 14.9 miles23.9 km
  • Alnmouth Railway Station 15.4 miles24.8 km

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Local points of interest

  • Biddlestone Hall Estate 1.7 miles2.8 km
  • Cragside Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Roddam Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Lilburn Tower Estate 10.7 miles17.1 km
  • Hulne Park Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • The Cheviot Hills Hill 13.6 miles21.8 km
  • Fowberry Tower Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
  • Ewart Park Estate 14.9 miles24 km
  • Cockle Park Estate 16.3 miles26.2 km
  • Newminster Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles28.8 km
  • Warkworth Harbour Harbour 17.9 miles28.9 km
  • Longhoughton Beach Beach 18 miles29 km