Thropton
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.327, -1.959 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NU 02 03 |
| Population: | 458 |
| Dialling code: | 01669 (Rothbury) |
Thropton is a small village and civil parish in Northumberland, set in Coquetdale on the banks of the River Coquet a few miles north‑west of Rothbury and under the shadow of the Simonside Hills. Its setting opens onto upland moors and classic Northumberland walking country, making it a quiet gateway for hillwalkers, anglers and people seeking rural scenery.
Historically centred on farming, the local economy still revolves around sheep and mixed agriculture alongside a modest tourism and holiday‑letting trade; the village retains traditional stone buildings, a village hall and a pub and is noted for a strong community spirit and seasonal events that reflect its long rural history in this border landscape.
Postcode districts covering Thropton
Most populated places nearby
- Blyth 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Cramlington 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Ashington 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Bedlington 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Morpeth 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Ponteland 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Thropton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Snitter Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rothbury Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Netherton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Callaly Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hepple Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hesleyhurst Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Biddlestone Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Harbottle Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Whittingham Built-up area 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hollinghill Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Thropton
NE65 7LA, NE65 7HU, NE65 7LU, NE65 7LP, NE65 7EQ, NE65 7HZ, NE65 7JH, NE65 7HT, NE65 7JW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 60.3 miles97.1 km
- Acklington Railway Station 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 13.5 miles21.7 km
Hotels near Thropton Ad
- The Anglers Arms 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Queens Head 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Thropton
- Thropton Village First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cragside Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Roddam Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Hulne Park Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Cockle Park Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles24.9 km
- The Cheviot Hills Hill 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 16.4 miles26.4 km