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 miles
- Cramlington 24.5 miles
- Ashington 22.1 miles
- Bedlington 22.5 miles
- Morpeth 18.2 miles
- Hexham 23.6 miles
- Ponteland 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harbottle Parish 0.7 miles
- Hepple Parish 1.5 miles
- Netherton Parish 3.3 miles
- Snitter Parish 3.6 miles
- Biddlestone Parish 3.9 miles
- Thropton Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 4.9 miles
- Rothbury Built-up area 6 miles
- Hollinghill Parish 6.1 miles
- Callaly Parish 6.5 miles
- Elsdon Parish 6.6 miles
- Alnham Parish 6.7 miles
Example postcodes in Rothbury
NE66 4RZ, NE65 7BE, NE65 7SS, NE65 7ES, NE65 7BN, NE65 7DF, NE65 7NF, NE65 7PY, NE66 4UR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 24.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 61 miles
- Acklington Railway Station 16.5 miles
- Alnmouth Railway Station 17.9 miles
Hotels in Rothbury Ad
- Le Petit Chateau & William de Percy 5
- The Turks Head 4
- Queens Head 4
- Otterburn Castle
- Newcastle House Rothbury 3
- The Three Wheat Heads 4
- Bird In Bush Elsdon
- The coach house 5
- Host & Stay | The Mews
- The Rose and Thistle Alwinton
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 miles
- Cragside Estate 7.4 miles
- Roddam Estate 11.5 miles
- The Cheviot Hills Hill 12.2 miles
- Lilburn Tower Estate 13.8 miles
- Hulne Park Estate 14.5 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 16.6 miles
- Fowberry Tower Estate 17.3 miles
- Edgerston Estate 17.3 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles
- Ewart Park Estate 17.6 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 18.1 miles