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Warkworth

Built-up area in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:55.346, -1.616
OS grid ref:NU 24 05
Population:1,346
Dialling code: 01665 (Alnwick)
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Warkworth in Northumberland is a compact riverside village tucked into a horseshoe bend of the River Coquet, just inland from the North Sea. Its skyline is dominated by Warkworth Castle, a largely medieval keep long associated with the Percy family, and nearby you can find the atmospheric Warkworth Hermitage and a pretty parish church set among narrow streets and a traditional village green.

The village lives largely on tourism and local services, with visitors drawn to riverside walks, birdlife around Coquet Island, independent shops, tearooms and pubs, while agriculture and coastal fisheries remain part of the wider local economy. It sits within easy reach of the market town of Alnwick and retains a strong community feel, hosting seasonal events and serving as a popular base for exploring the Northumberland coast and countryside.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 58.3 miles93.8 km
  • Acklington Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
  • Alnmouth Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km

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Schools in Warkworth

  • NCEA Warkworth C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Warkworth Harbour Harbour 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Longhoughton Beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
  • Hulne Park Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Cockle Park Estate 9.3 miles15 km
  • Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Cragside Estate 11 miles17.6 km
  • Bluebell Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Newminster Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.4 miles24.9 km
  • Roddam Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
  • Lilburn Tower Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
  • Biddlestone Hall Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km