Rothbury
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.312, -2.071 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 95 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01669 |
Rothbury sits on the banks of the River Coquet in Coquetdale, in the northern reaches of Northumberland, England. The town is framed by rolling farmland and the heather‑clad Simonside Hills, and lies close to the wooded Victorian estate of Cragside, one of the region’s most notable historic houses.
A traditional market town with roots in droving and rural trades, Rothbury today depends on agriculture, local services and tourism; visitors come for walking, cycling, antiques and occasional music and community events. It retains a tight‑knit feel with independent shops and pubs, a modest arts and heritage scene, and a handy location on the edge of the Northumberland National Park for exploring the northern countryside.
Postcode districts covering Rothbury
Most populated places nearby
- Blyth 24.9 miles40 km
- Cramlington 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Ashington 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Bedlington 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Morpeth 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Hexham 23.6 miles38 km
- Ponteland 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Harbottle Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Hepple Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Netherton Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Snitter Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Biddlestone Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Thropton Built-up area 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Rothbury Built-up area 6 miles9.7 km
- Hollinghill Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Callaly Parish 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Elsdon Parish 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Alnham Parish 6.7 miles10.7 km
Example postcodes in Rothbury
NE65 7XG, NE66 4SZ, NE65 8JW, NE65 7JG, NE65 7BF, NE65 7DZ, NE65 7BT, NE65 7EX, NE65 7UN … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 61 miles98.2 km
- Acklington Railway Station 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 17.9 miles28.9 km
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Schools in Rothbury
- Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School All ages
- Harbottle C of E First School Primary
- Rothbury First School Primary
- Thropton Village First School Primary
- Whittingham C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Cragside Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Roddam Estate 11.5 miles18.4 km
- The Cheviot Hills Hill 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Hulne Park Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Cockle Park Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Edgerston Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Ewart Park Estate 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 18.1 miles29.2 km