Rothley
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.195, -1.955 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 02 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01830 (Kirkwhelpington) |
Rothley is a small, rural parish in Northumberland, characterised by rolling farmland, stone-built cottages and quiet country lanes. The local economy is largely agricultural, with a mix of livestock and smallholdings, while many residents travel to nearby market towns for work and services; the low-density settlement and hedged fields give the area a distinctly unhurried, pastoral feel.
Historically the parish has medieval roots reflected in scattered farmsteads and field patterns, and it attracts walkers and birdwatchers who appreciate the open countryside and dark skies. Community life is modest but steady, centred on village gatherings and seasonal events, and the parish’s remoteness is balanced by a strong sense of local identity and stewardship of the landscape.
Postcode districts covering Rothley
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 18.6 miles30 km
- Gateshead 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Wallsend 21.8 miles35 km
- Newburn 17 miles27.4 km
- Whitley Bay 22 miles35.4 km
- Blyth 17.4 miles28 km
- Cramlington 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Consett 24 miles38.6 km
- Ashington 15.5 miles25 km
- Jarrow 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Stanley 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Hebburn 23.4 miles37.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Wallington Demesne Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hollinghill Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Kirkwhelpington Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hartburn Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Nunnykirk Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Netherwitton Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Capheaton Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Elsdon Parish 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Hesleyhurst Parish 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Bavington Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Meldon Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Belsay Parish 7.2 miles11.6 km
Example postcodes in Rothley
NE61 4JX, NE61 4LD, NE61 4BN, NE61 4LA, NE61 4BL, NE61 4JU, NE61 4BG, NE61 4LB, NE61 4JY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.8 miles83.4 km
- Morpeth Railway Station 11 miles17.7 km
- Pegswood Railway Station 12.3 miles19.9 km
Hotels near Rothley Ad
- The Beresford Arms 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Anglers Arms 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Queens Head 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
Local points of interest
- Cragside Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Cockle Park Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.3 miles24.6 km