Shilbottle
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.368, -1.694 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 19 08 |
| Population: | 1,834 |
| Dialling code: | 01665 (Alnwick) |
Shilbottle is a small village and civil parish in rural Northumberland, in the north-east of England, lying a short drive inland from the sandy coastline of Druridge Bay and close to the market town of Alnwick. The landscape is a mix of arable farmland, woodlands and low rolling hills, with easy access to coastal paths and wildlife-rich reserves that attract walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically the community was shaped by coal mining and the industrial heritage is still visible in places, but the local economy has diversified into agriculture, small businesses and commuting to nearby towns. Social life remains village-centred with a parish church, village hall and community activities; the area is valued for its quiet rural character, outdoor recreation and the contrast between coastal and inland Northumbrian scenery.
Postcode districts covering Shilbottle
Most populated places nearby
- Whitley Bay 24 miles38.7 km
- Blyth 18 miles29 km
- Cramlington 19.9 miles32 km
- Ashington 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bedlington 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Morpeth 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Ponteland 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Shilbottle Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Denwick Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Alnwick Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hipsburn Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Alnmouth Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Amble West with Warkworth Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lesbury Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Warkworth Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Swarland Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Acklington Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Felton Built-up area 4.9 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Shilbottle
NE66 2UT, NE66 2HS, NE66 2YP, NE66 2YB, NE66 2XU, NE66 2YQ, NE66 2DQ, NE66 2WX, NE66 2YJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 60.3 miles97 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Acklington Railway Station 4.6 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Shilbottle Ad
- The Cookie Jar 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth 5 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Whittling House 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 5 miles8 km
- White Swan Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- Hope and Anchor Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Tankerville Arms 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Anglers Arms 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Hermitage Inn 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
Schools in Shilbottle
- Shilbottle Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hulne Park Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles9 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
- Cragside Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Cockle Park Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Roddam Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 14 miles22.5 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km