Area Info for Coldstream (Berwickshire)

Overview of Coldstream, Berwickshire, UK

Coldstream is a historic town located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. It is situated on the north bank of the River Tweed, directly opposite the English town of Cornhill-on-Tweed. Known for its rich history, scenic river views, and role in border history, Coldstream is a notable settlement with a charming rural atmosphere.

Location and Geography

Coldstream lies approximately 4 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed and about 10 miles east of Kelso. The town is positioned along the A697 road, which connects it to other parts of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. The landscape around Coldstream features rolling hills, farmland, and the River Tweed, which forms part of the border between Scotland and England.

History and Heritage

The history of Coldstream dates back to medieval times, with its strategic location on the border making it significant in historical conflicts and border disputes. The town is famous for the Battle of Flodden in 1513, which was fought nearby. The historic Coldstream Bridge, built in 1770, connects Scotland and England and is a notable landmark. The town also has a historic town centre with traditional buildings, a church, and remnants of its border-defence past.

Community and Amenities

Coldstream has a small but active community. The town offers amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, and a local museum. There are also sports facilities, a golf course, and a community centre. The town hosts various events throughout the year, celebrating its border heritage and local culture. Education is served by local primary schools, with secondary education available in nearby towns.

Natural Environment and Recreation

The natural environment around Coldstream is characterised by the River Tweed, which provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and riverside walks. The surrounding countryside offers scenic walking and cycling routes, with access to the Tweed Valley and nearby Borders countryside. Birdwatching and wildlife observation are popular activities, supported by the area's rich natural habitats.

Transport and Accessibility

Coldstream is accessible via the A697 road, with good road links to Berwick-upon-Tweed, Kelso, and other towns. The nearest railway station is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, providing rail services to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and beyond. Bus services connect Coldstream to surrounding towns and villages, facilitating local travel and commuting.
Education
School
Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled First School5.81 miles
West Street, Norham-on-Tweed, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JZ
Hugh Joicey Church of England First School, Ford6.80 miles
Ford Village, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QA
Longridge Towers School10.01 miles
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XQ
Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School10.87 miles
30 Main Street, Lowick, Northumberland, TD15 2UA
Scremerston First School11.92 miles
Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RB
Tweedmouth Prior Park First School11.95 miles
Dean Drive, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DB
The Grove Special School11.96 miles
Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EN
Wooler First School12.10 miles
Brewery Road, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6QF
Glendale Middle School12.10 miles
15 Brewery Lane, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6QF
Tweedmouth Community Middle School12.19 miles
Billendean Terrace, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DJ
Berwick Academy12.23 miles
Adams Drive, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF
Tweedmouth West First School12.29 miles
Osborne Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2HS
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School, Berwick12.37 miles
Prince Edward Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EX
Spittal Community School12.59 miles
Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RD
Holy Trinity Church of England First School12.90 miles
Bell Tower Place, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NB
Berwick Middle School12.96 miles
Lovaine Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LA
Health
Clinic
Berwick Infirmary Site12.93 miles
Berwick Infirmary, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Harbottle Surgery22.46 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Thompson Opticians Ltd (Alnwick)26.94 miles
6 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JU
Alnwick Infirmary27.37 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
The Bondgate Practice27.42 miles
Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Non Obstetric Ultrasound The Bondgate Practice27.42 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Chesterholme Hospital46.92 miles
Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR
Specsavers Hearcare - South Of Tyne - Hexham47.34 miles
30 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LZ
Hexham Primary Care Centre47.45 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Heppell House47.52 miles
Aydon Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5DT
Corbridge Health Centre47.69 miles
Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LG
Haltwhistle Medical Group Hq47.72 miles
Greencroft Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AP
GP
Union Brae & Norham Practice - Norham Surgery6.00 miles
Pedwell Way, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2LD
Cheviot Medical Group11.69 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE71 6BL
Glendale Surgery11.69 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northd, NE71 6BL
Union Brae & Norham Practice - Union Brae Surgery12.42 miles
Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2HB
The Albury Partnership12.75 miles
Albury House, 17-19 Tweed Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, Northumberland, TD15 1NG
Dr J M Watson & Partners12.84 miles
Well Close Square, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LL
Belford Medical Practice17.15 miles
Croftfield, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7ER
Harbottle Surgery22.46 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Seahouses Surgery Belford Medical Practice23.97 miles
James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YN
The Bondgate Practice - Seahouses23.98 miles
Seahouses Health Centre, James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7XZ
The Bondgate Practice - Embleton26.19 miles
Embleton Surgery, Westview, Embleton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3XZ
The Rothbury Practice27.14 miles
3 Market Place, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7UW
Infirmary Drive Medical Group27.37 miles
The Consulting Rooms, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 2NR
The Bondgate Practice - Alnwick27.42 miles
The Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Nothumberland, NE66 2NL
The Bondgate Practice - Longhoughton28.98 miles
Longhoughton Surgery, 4-6 Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3JN
The Rothbury Practice30.05 miles
Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AD
Hospital
Berwick Infirmary12.93 miles
Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Rothbury Community Hospital27.24 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
Alnwick Infirmary27.37 miles
Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Hexham General Hospital47.45 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital47.71 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Pharmacy
The Glendale Pharmacy11.78 miles
26 High Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BY
Tesco Instore Pharmacy12.01 miles
Tweedside Trading Estate, Ord Road, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2XB
Lloydspharmacy12.42 miles
Union Brae Surgery, Tweedmouth, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2HB
Castlegate Pharmacy12.76 miles
15 Castlegate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1JS
Boots12.81 miles
60-68 Marygate, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1BN
Lloydspharmacy12.84 miles
4 Well Close Square, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1LL
Ap Booth16.92 miles
22 West Street, Belford, NE70 7QE
Boots23.92 miles
30-32 Mainstreet, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RQ
Boots26.94 miles
10 Paikes Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HX
Boots26.96 miles
50-52 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Boots27.08 miles
High Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7TB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy27.37 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
K-Chem Ltd29.43 miles
28 Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XN
Boots34.16 miles
37-39 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0BX
Cromie Pharmacy34.30 miles
158 Percy Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0AG
Parkside Pharmacy Limited34.99 miles
Front Street, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2AA
Leisure
Park
TILLMOUTH PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.18 miles
SPITTAL12.63 miles
CHILLINGHAM (Grade II Listed)16.48 miles
BELFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)17.21 miles
LINDISFARNE17.89 miles
LINDISFARNE CASTLE (Grade II Listed)18.38 miles
NEWHAM BOG21.29 miles
BARROW BURN WOOD21.41 miles
NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND23.30 miles
FARNE ISLANDS23.71 miles
WHITELEE MOOR23.72 miles
NORTHUMBERLAND COAST26.13 miles
NORTHUMBERLAND26.94 miles
GRASSLEES BURN WOOD27.10 miles
KIELDERHEAD27.31 miles
CRAGSIDE (Grade I Listed)27.57 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Coldstream0.00 miles
Coldstream, TD12 4AS
Lidl Kelso7.65 miles
31 Shedden Park Road, Kelso, TD5 7AL
Co-op Kelso7.66 miles
Kelso, TD5 7NB
Co-op Kelso7.88 miles
Roxburgh Street, Kelso, TD5 7DH
Sainsbury's Kelso7.89 miles
Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate, Kelso, TD5 8DW
Blackadder Mini Market9.00 miles
20 West High Street, Greenlaw Duns Berwickshire TD10 6XA
Nisa Costcutter9.43 miles
4 Murray St, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3DE
Co-op Duns9.53 miles
Duns, TD11 3DT
Co-op Duns10.67 miles
Chirnside, TD11 3XR
Co-op Wooler11.86 miles
Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LH
Nisa Local11.87 miles
10 South Rd, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6NW
Londis, Berwick upon tweed11.95 miles
5-5a Grove Gardens, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2EN
Tesco Berwick-upon-tweed (Superstore)11.96 miles
Ord Rd, Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XG
Farmfoods Berwick12.13 miles
52 Northumberland Road, Berwick On Tweed, TD15 2AS
M&S Berwick Upon Tweed Simply Food12.21 miles
Unit C Tweedbank Retail Park, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2AS
SPAR Rea Tweedmouth12.28 miles
74, Main Street, Northumberland, TD15 2AF
Transport
Bus Stop
Court House Place (NE)0.01 miles
Co-op (SW)0.02 miles
Lees Farm (E)0.12 miles
Lees Farm (W)0.13 miles
Besom Inn (NE)0.20 miles
Besom Inn (SW)0.23 miles
Coldstream (S)0.30 miles
Health Centre (W)0.37 miles
Health Centre (E)0.37 miles
Rd Jct (W)1.07 miles
Rd Jct (E)1.08 miles
Collingwood Arms (E)1.12 miles
Post Office (E)1.14 miles
Collingwood Arms (W)1.16 miles
Post Office (W)1.18 miles
Roundabout (W)1.26 miles
Ferry Port
Belvedere Ferry Landing33.24 miles
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing33.89 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing34.03 miles
Railway Station
Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station12.79 miles
Tweedbank Rail Station19.92 miles
Galashiels Rail Station21.64 miles
Chathill Rail Station22.81 miles
Stow Rail Station23.99 miles
Dunbar Rail Station26.05 miles
Alnmouth Rail Station30.02 miles
Drem Rail Station32.03 miles
Longniddry Rail Station33.36 miles
Acklington Rail Station33.47 miles
Gorebridge Rail Station33.47 miles
North Berwick Rail Station33.62 miles
Haydon Bridge Rail Station46.65 miles
Bardon Mill Rail Station46.83 miles
Hexham Rail Station47.19 miles
Haltwhistle Rail Station47.86 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TD12 4A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment0
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Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
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