Things to do in Rothbury, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 18, 2022 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Rothbury, United Kingdom including Cragside House and Gardens, All Saints Church, Tosson Lime Kiln, Cragend Farm, Brinkburn Priory, Rothbury Riverside Walk, Rothbury War Memorial, Rothbury URC Church, St. Agnes Church.
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1. Cragside House and Gardens

B6341 1 mile north of Rothbury, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 7PX England +44 1669 620333 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
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Reviewed By davidfJ2126DK - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Whilst we are NT Members and visited for free, I'm conscious that it is quite pricey for non-members (currently £13.00 per adult/ £38.00 per family for house and gardens). It is however, well worth the price if you make a full day of it! Extensive gardens, unique hydro-electric power system, remarkable house, great childrens play areas and a delightful 5-6 mile drive all within the site with numerous stop-off points to enjoy walks, picnic areas and lakeside views. The cafe/restaurant is not cheap but the food we had was delicious. Note that the House is not open every day - check out the national Trust for details and restrictions, especially during gthe Winter months. To fully appreciate the intriguing story of Lord Armstrong (the previous owner of the property), a visit to Bambough castle (not National Trust) is also highly recommended, and we found it really enjoyable and fascinating.

2. All Saints Church

Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 7TL England +44 1669 650203 https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/historic-sites/all-saints-church
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3. Tosson Lime Kiln

Northumberland National Park, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park England https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/places-to-visit/coquetdale/tosson-lime-kiln/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

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4. Cragend Farm

Cragend, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 7XN England +44 1669 621533 [email protected] http://www.cragendfarm.co.uk
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Cragend Farm

Cragend Hydraulic Silo Tower is a Grade II* listed building of National Importance with Historic England. It was designed and built by Lord Armstrong of Cragside in the 1880's to make silage for his prize cattle that lived at Cragend Farm for him to show to his friends along with Victorian machinery, turbines and a weighbridge. Powered by water from the Blackburn Reservoir this site is full of history and interest.

Reviewed By wilsons62 - Ashbourne, United Kingdom

A great October half term getaway at East cottage in a crazy Covid year. We couldn't have been happier with this find. Great cottage, superbly equipped, very clean (and felt very Covid secure). A lovely rural setting. We have 3 acid tests as a family for cottages - is the WiFi as good as at home (2 kids!) are the beds as comfortable as our beds and does the shower pack a punch. This cottage ticked all 3 boxes! Better still, Shaun and Lou are excellent. On hand on site if you need them and enriched our stay with suggestions of things to do. The girls got to care for and feed a poorly goat and sheep which they absolutely loved and the walks from the cottage were numerous and stunning. Clear skies made for great star spotting and night hikes! Great part of the world - we spent time at Cragside, by the river and at the coast (Bamburgh, Farne islands, Warkworth and Alnmouth were all hits). Northumberland hit all our expectations of a great break. Couldn't recommend East Cottage highly enough.

5. Brinkburn Priory

Longframlington, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 8AR England +44 1665 570628 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brinkburn-priory/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=brinkburn%20priory
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Brinkburn Priory

Brinkburn Priory is tucked away amongst the woodland, within a picturesque loop of the River Coquet. Lace up your boots and take a scenic ten minute walk from the car park to discover this hidden gem. The 12th-century church of the Augustinian Priory was completely re-roofed and restored in the mid-19th century. It is one of the best examples of early Gothic architecture in Northumberland. See the striking stained glass windows and William Hill organ. And while you're there sing a song to appreciate the beautiful acoustics of the building. Discover the disheveled interiors of the abandoned manor house. Following the closure of the priory in 1536, some of the monastic buildings were re-used within the maze-like structure of the house. Hunt out hints of its former grandeur as you explore - the peeling wallpaper, degraded plasterwork and damaged wood panelling are fascinating. Then take the stairs down to the cellar where the kitchen used used to be and check out the rusty old range.

Reviewed By SHEEPY2012 - Alnwick, United Kingdom

Beautiful, peaceful grounds surround this stunning priory and Manor House. The priory has some amazing stained glass windows and is filled with a sense of peace. Make sure you go into the Manor House which is a fabulous building which had been left in a state of arrested decay, ensuring that the feeling of days gone by remains. Many of the beautiful original features remain including a huge cast iron range in what would have once been the kitchen. The grounds are lovely and there are benches for sitting and picnicking. Must say thank you to the site manager from English Heritage who was very helpful and gave us a lot of useful information. She was very enthusiastic and clearly loved her job.

6. Rothbury Riverside Walk

Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 7SF England http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/activities/rothbury-riverside-walk/
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Reviewed By JoyinAlvecote - Ao Nang, Thailand

We had a big lunch in Rothbury and we were recommended this walk as an aid to digestion! Absolutely stunning walk in both directions and very safe too. We headed out of Rothbury first towards Thropton along the river and then across a field on a public footpath. I would say in total a one hour walk as a round trip. Very enjoyable on a sunny day!

7. Rothbury War Memorial

High Street, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park England https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1408998
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8. Rothbury URC Church

Market Pl, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park England +44 1669 621752 http://rothburyurc.org.uk/
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9. St. Agnes Church

High St. &, Gravelly Bank, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 7TP England +44 1665 602012 [email protected] http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=234
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