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Shilbottle

Ward in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:55.328, -1.762
OS grid ref:NU 15 03
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The electoral ward centred on Shilbottle sits in rural Northumberland in the north‑east of England. It covers the small village and surrounding farmland a few miles inland from the coast around Druridge Bay, combining a quiet agricultural landscape with pockets of housing and small local businesses.

Historically the area was shaped by coal mining, which left a distinctive community identity and industrial heritage alongside traditional farming. Today many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Alnwick and Morpeth, while the ward is valued for its easy access to coastal walks, birdwatching and a compact village social life with local clubs and events.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 20.3 miles32.6 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 58.1 miles93.5 km
  • Acklington Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
  • Alnmouth Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km

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Schools in Shilbottle

  • Felton C of E Primary School Primary
  • Shilbottle Primary School Primary
  • Swarland Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Cragside Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
  • Hulne Park Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
  • Warkworth Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Cockle Park Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Longhoughton Beach Beach 10 miles16.2 km
  • Bluebell Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Newminster Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Biddlestone Hall Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
  • Roddam Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
  • Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • Lilburn Tower Estate 14 miles22.5 km
  • Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16 miles25.7 km