Rothbury
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.309, -1.917 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 05 01 |
| Population: | 2,326 |
| Dialling code: | 01669 |
Rothbury is a small market town in Northumberland, England, lying on the banks of the River Coquet in Coquetdale. It sits under the rounded ridges of the Simonside Hills and commonly acts as a gateway for walkers, anglers and visitors exploring the Northumbrian countryside; nearby Cragside, the Victorian house of Lord Armstrong, is a notable historic attraction and celebrated for its early use of hydroelectric power.
Historically an agricultural market and service centre, Rothbury today mixes farming with a local economy focused on tourism, independent shops, cafés and outdoor activities. The town retains a compact, stone-built character and an active community life with seasonal fairs, arts events and clubs, giving it a distinctly rural Northumbrian atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Rothbury
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 24.2 miles
- Newburn 23.6 miles
- Blyth 19.8 miles
- Cramlington 20 miles
- Ashington 16.8 miles
- Bedlington 17.6 miles
- Morpeth 13.4 miles
- Prudhoe 24.1 miles
- Hexham 24.5 miles
- Ponteland 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 1.4 miles
- Thropton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hesleyhurst Parish 2.9 miles
- Snitter Parish 3 miles
- Brinkburn Parish 4.1 miles
- Callaly Parish 4.5 miles
- Longframlington Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Hollinghill Parish 5 miles
- Netherton Parish 5.1 miles
- Nunnykirk Parish 5.1 miles
- Hepple Parish 5.9 miles
- Edlingham Parish 6.3 miles
Example postcodes in Rothbury
NE65 7SQ, NE65 7XZ, NE65 7UR, NE65 7SB, NE65 7PG, NE65 7PN, NE65 7UN, NE65 7SP, NE65 7BA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 58.6 miles
- Acklington Railway Station 10.4 miles
- Alnmouth Railway Station 12.4 miles
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Schools in Rothbury
- Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School All ages
- Rothbury First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cragside Estate 1.5 miles
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 6.5 miles
- Hulne Park Estate 9.9 miles
- Roddam Estate 11 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 11.2 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles
- Lilburn Tower Estate 13.2 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 13.2 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 13.9 miles
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 15.6 miles
- Fowberry Tower Estate 16.6 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16.7 miles