Area Info for Rothbury (Northumberland)

Rothbury, Northumberland, UK

Rothbury is a historic market town located in Northumberland, England. Situated on the River Coquet, it is renowned for its scenic beauty, rich history, and as a gateway to the Northumberland National Park. The town serves as a popular destination for outdoor activities and exploring the natural and cultural heritage of the region.

Geography and Environment

Rothbury is surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and farmland characteristic of Northumberland’s landscape. The River Coquet flows through the town, providing opportunities for fishing and leisure. The nearby Northumberland National Park offers extensive walking, hiking, and outdoor pursuits, making Rothbury an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts.

History and Heritage

The town has a long history dating back to medieval times. It was historically a centre for agriculture and trade, with a market charter granted in the 13th century. Notable historic sites include the Rothbury Parish Church, which features architecture from the 12th century, and the ruins of Cragside House, a Victorian mansion designed by Lord Armstrong. Cragside is now a National Trust property and a major tourist attraction.

Community and Amenities

Rothbury boasts a vibrant community with local shops, pubs, cafes, and a weekly market. The town hosts various events throughout the year, including traditional fairs and cultural festivals. It also has schools, a library, and community centres that serve residents and visitors.

Transport and Accessibility

The town is accessible via the A697 road, connecting it to Morpeth and other regional centres. The nearest railway station is at Alnmouth, providing rail links to Newcastle and Edinburgh. Bus services connect Rothbury to surrounding villages and towns, facilitating travel for residents and tourists.

Natural Attractions and Outdoor Activities

The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, birdwatching, and fishing. The nearby Northumberland National Park and the Cheviot Hills provide stunning landscapes and a peaceful environment for outdoor recreation. Rothbury’s scenic beauty and historic sites make it a popular base for exploring Northumberland’s natural and cultural heritage.
Education
School
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School0.15 miles
Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RJ
Rothbury First School0.44 miles
Addycombe, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PG
Thropton Village First School2.03 miles
Thropton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7JD
Nunnykirk Centre for Dyslexia5.58 miles
Nunnykirk Hall, Netherwitton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4PB
Netherton Northside First School6.06 miles
Netherton, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7HD
Swarland Primary School6.45 miles
Leamington Lane, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9JP
Whittingham Church of England First School6.51 miles
Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4UP
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School6.77 miles
Drummonds Close, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8UT
Felton Church of England First School7.56 miles
Mouldshaugh Lane, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9PY
Harbottle Church of England Voluntary Aided First School8.26 miles
Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Branton Community First School9.32 miles
Branton, Powburn, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4JF
Tritlington Church of England First School9.61 miles
Tritlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3DU
Shilbottle Primary9.78 miles
Shilbottle Grange, Shilbottle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ
Cambo First School9.96 miles
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4BE
The Duchess's Community High School10.15 miles
Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
Acklington Church of England Controlled First School10.16 miles
Acklington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9BW
Health
Clinic
Harbottle Surgery8.26 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Thompson Opticians Ltd (Alnwick)10.57 miles
6 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JU
The Bondgate Practice10.77 miles
Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Non Obstetric Ultrasound The Bondgate Practice10.77 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Alnwick Infirmary10.79 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Northgate Hospital Site11.28 miles
Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BP
Easterfield Court Site12.66 miles
Easterfield Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JY
Morpeth NHS Centre12.66 miles
Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1JY
The Willows (Morpeth)12.95 miles
Gas House Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1SW
The Whalton Unit13.18 miles
South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
Aaron Optometrist - EYELID CLINIC15.69 miles
Bellway House, Woodhorn Road, Ashington,, NE63 0AE
Wansbeck16.36 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
White Medical Group18.62 miles
Ponteland Primary Care Centre, Meadowfield, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9SD
Boots Anticoagulation Service (Northumberland)18.89 miles
21E Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LB
South Quay Neurological Care Centre19.24 miles
Cowpen Rd, Blyth, Northumberland,, NE24 5TT
Physiotherapy Matters - Darras Hall19.45 miles
Darras Hall Clinic, Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9PW
GP
The Rothbury Practice0.41 miles
3 Market Place, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7UW
The Rothbury Practice4.29 miles
Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AD
Dr Lees & Partner7.53 miles
Felton Surgery, Middlle Farm, 51 Main Street, Felton, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE65 9PR
Harbottle Surgery8.26 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Dr N R Winslow & Partner9.39 miles
Scots Gap, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4EG
Infirmary Drive Medical Group10.76 miles
The Consulting Rooms, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 2NR
The Bondgate Practice - Alnwick10.77 miles
The Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Nothumberland, NE66 2NL
Broomhill Health Centre11.80 miles
Hadston Road, South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9SF
Widdrington Surgery12.00 miles
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LX
Wellway Medical Morpeth12.66 miles
The Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BJ
Greystoke Surgery12.69 miles
Morpeth NHS Centre, The Mount, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JX
Gas House Lane Surgery12.70 miles
Gas House Lane Surgery, Morpeth NHS Centre, The Mount, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JX
Amble Health Centre12.77 miles
Percy Drive, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, Northd, NE65 0HD
Wellway Medical Pegswood13.26 miles
West View, Pegswood, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6TB
The Bondgate Practice - Longhoughton14.18 miles
Longhoughton Surgery, 4-6 Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3JN
Wellway Medical Lynemouth15.44 miles
Albion Terrace, Lynemouth, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5TB
Hospital
Rothbury Community Hospital0.47 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
Alnwick Infirmary10.79 miles
Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)12.37 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Wansbeck General Hospital16.36 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Blyth Community Hospital19.64 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)23.29 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Freeman Hospital24.29 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Hexham General Hospital24.53 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Ferndene24.78 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Cobalt Hospital24.91 miles
The Silverlink North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0BY
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital25.00 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Newcastle Dental Hospital25.03 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
Diabetes Centre25.15 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
The Royal Victoria Infirmary25.19 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital25.19 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
North Tyneside General Hospital25.94 miles
Rake Lane, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
Pharmacy
Boots0.44 miles
High Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7TB
K-Chem Ltd9.55 miles
28 Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XN
Boots10.63 miles
10 Paikes Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HX
Boots10.67 miles
50-52 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, NE66 1JD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.79 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Boots11.77 miles
6 The Precinct, Hadston, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9YF
Widdrington Pharmacy12.00 miles
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LX
Boots12.60 miles
37-39 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0BX
Morpeth Pharmacy12.66 miles
The Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BJ
Boots12.70 miles
The Mount Haggs Field, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JX
Health Hut Pharmacy and Diagnostics12.71 miles
2 Abbey Meadows, Kirkhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BD
Boots12.73 miles
3 Market Place West, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HG
Boots12.79 miles
41 Bridge Steet, Morpeth, NE61 1PE
Cromie Pharmacy12.83 miles
158 Percy Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0AG
Wellway Pharmacy Ltd13.26 miles
Pegswood Health Centre, West View,Pegswood, Morpeth, NE61 6TB
Boots13.44 miles
33 Shields Road, Stobhill, Morpeth, NE61 2SB
Leisure
Park
CRAGSIDE0.98 miles
CRAGSIDE (Grade I Listed)1.10 miles
GRASSLEES BURN WOOD7.23 miles
BARROW BURN WOOD9.54 miles
WALLINGTON (Grade II* Listed)10.89 miles
KIRKHARLE HALL (Grade II Listed)11.94 miles
SCOTCH GILL WOOD12.01 miles
BOLAM LAKE12.06 miles
NORTHUMBERLAND12.09 miles
WIDDRINGTON COMMUNITY PARK12.13 miles
DRURIDGE BAY12.16 miles
DAVIES WOOD12.16 miles
ULGAM MEADOW12.17 miles
BRACKEN BANK12.19 miles
BOROUGH WOODS12.34 miles
CARLISLE PARK12.85 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Morpeth0.44 miles
Rothbury, NE65 7TE
Alnwick News Food & Wine10.19 miles
57 Upper Barrsdale, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DP
SPAR Rontec Alnwich10.35 miles
Alnwich Service Station, Cawledge Service Area, Northumberland, NE66 2GD
Sainsbury's Alnwick10.52 miles
Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH
Co-op Alnwick10.54 miles
Petrol Alnwick, NE66 2HA
Co-op Alnwick10.57 miles
Victoria Road, NE66 1RF
Morrisons Alnwick10.60 miles
Fenkle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JE
Londis Penny Petroleum, Nr alnwick10.61 miles
Hedgeley Services, Powburn, Nr Alnwick, NE66 4HU
ALDI South Road10.63 miles
Alnwick, NE66 2PA
Co-op Alnwick10.66 miles
Bondgate Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Co-op Alnwick10.66 miles
Burnside, Longhoughton, NE66 3JQ
Iceland Alnwick10.69 miles
32/34 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD
Lidl Alnwick10.74 miles
South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2QL
Londis Penny Petroleum, Morpeth11.46 miles
Grandstand Services, Morpeth, NE61 3JN
Costcutter Newcastle Upon Tyne11.62 miles
Dio Sd Otterburn., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE19 1NX
Co-op Morpeth11.78 miles
Hadston, NE65 9YF
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport20.12 miles
Bus Stop
Garleigh Road (NW)0.07 miles
Garleigh Road (SE)0.08 miles
Thomlinson's Middle School (E)0.13 miles
Whitton View (W)0.27 miles
Whitton View (E)0.28 miles
Queen's Head (W)0.36 miles
Queen's Head (E)0.36 miles
Knocklaw Park (SW)0.37 miles
Knocklaw Park (NE)0.38 miles
Library (W)0.53 miles
Reivers Well Gate (NW)0.53 miles
Country Park (W)0.53 miles
Library (E)0.53 miles
Reivers Well Gate (SE)0.54 miles
Coquetdale Cottage Hospital (W)0.60 miles
West End (E)0.64 miles
Ferry Port
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing24.32 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing24.81 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing26.32 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal27.65 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal28.09 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal28.12 miles
Railway Station
Acklington Rail Station9.84 miles
Alnmouth Rail Station12.00 miles
Widdrington Rail Station12.12 miles
Morpeth Rail Station13.20 miles
Pegswood Rail Station13.50 miles
Chathill Rail Station17.64 miles
Cramlington Rail Station19.30 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro20.18 miles
Wylam Rail Station23.19 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station23.61 miles
Corbridge Rail Station23.98 miles
Hexham Rail Station24.26 miles
Blaydon Rail Station24.73 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station24.87 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station24.90 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station25.80 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE65 7R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment187
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
9, TOLLGATE ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7RD		£265,000
2025-06-11
semidetached
freehold
14, CROFT ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QU		£145,000
2025-04-07
semidetached
leasehold
9, CROFT ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QU		£140,000
2024-09-17
terraced
leasehold
2, COQUET VALE MEWS
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QH		£115,000
2024-11-22
terraced
freehold
ASHLEIGH, BRIDGE STREET
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7SE		£225,000
2024-10-14
semidetached
freehold
12, BEECHCROFT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7RA		£135,000
2024-07-08
semidetached
freehold
44, JUBILEE CRESCENT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QZ		£130,000
2024-07-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-06-01   £117,000
GLENBRAE, GARLEIGH ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7PN		£190,000
2024-05-24
semidetached
freehold
11, CROFT ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QU		£125,000
2024-04-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
41, JUBILEE CRESCENT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QZ		£98,000
2024-03-28
semidetached
freehold
COQUET VALE HOTEL
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QH		£250,000
2024-02-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
10, CROFT ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QU		£135,000
2023-11-24
terraced
leasehold
20, LORDENSHAW DRIVE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7JU		£180,000
2023-09-22
terraced
freehold
1, WAGTAIL LANE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7PH		£210,000
2023-09-22
terraced
freehold
55, JUBILEE CRESCENT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QZ		£90,000
2023-09-07
semidetached
freehold
18, MART FIELD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7NR		£245,000
2023-08-22
terraced
freehold
TOMLINSONS APARTMENTS (1), HAW HILL
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7RQ		£190,000
2023-08-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2021-12-21   £172,500
HURLEY KNOWES (5), STATION ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QJ		£280,000
2023-08-08
semidetached
freehold
HIGHBURY, BACK MOUNT TERRACE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QY		£162,500
2023-07-28
semidetached
freehold
27, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£350,000
2023-07-18
semidetached
freehold
HEUGHENDON (2), RIVERSIDE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7NS		£175,000
2023-07-18
semidetached
freehold
WEST END, WHITTON TERRACE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QW		£265,000
2023-03-31
terraced
freehold
Sold 2022-07-25   £263,000
OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, BRIDGE STREET
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7SE		£164,000
2023-03-17
terraced
freehold
1, LORDENSHAW DRIVE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7JU		£320,000
2023-03-01
detached
freehold
1, TOLLGATE ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7RD		£305,000
2023-02-16
semidetached
freehold
10, MART FIELD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7NR		£280,000
2023-01-06
otherPropertyType
leasehold
14, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£375,000
2022-12-16
detached
freehold
2, WHITTON TERRACE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QW		£237,000
2022-12-14
terraced
freehold
23, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£495,000
2022-11-17
detached
freehold
40, JUBILEE CRESCENT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QZ		£90,000
2022-10-26
semidetached
freehold
20, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£425,000
2022-10-21
detached
freehold
9, LORDENSHAW DRIVE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7JU		£416,500
2022-10-10
detached
freehold
15A, BRIDGE STREET
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7SE		£220,000
2022-09-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, MART FIELD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7NR		£115,000
2022-09-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£350,000
2022-09-06
detached
freehold
30, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£397,500
2022-09-01
detached
freehold
15B, BRIDGE STREET
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7SE		£63,000
2022-07-29
otherPropertyType
leasehold
14, JUBILEE CRESCENT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QZ		£160,000
2022-07-29
semidetached
freehold
THE GRANARY, BRIDGE STREET
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7SE		£605,000
2022-06-28
terraced
freehold
MALIN, SILVERTON LANE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7RJ		£390,000
2022-06-16
detached
freehold
13, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£360,000
2022-03-25
detached
freehold
10, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£405,000
2022-03-08
detached
freehold
21, LORDENSHAW DRIVE
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7JU		£190,000
2022-01-28
terraced
freehold
4, CHARLETON WAY
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7EE		£390,000
2022-01-26
detached
freehold
53, JUBILEE CRESCENT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7QZ		£130,000
2022-01-07
semidetached
freehold
9, WAGTAIL ROAD
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7PQ		£285,000
2021-11-25
semidetached
freehold
2, DEUCHET COURT
ROTHBURY
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 7SA		£305,000
2021-11-01
terraced
leasehold
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