Rothbury
Rothbury is a Town in the county of Northumberland.
There are great places to visit near Rothbury including some great villages, ancient sites, beaches, hiking areas, geological features, castles, ruins, islands, towns, roman sites and historic monuments.
Rothbury has some unmissable villages nearby like Milfield, Craster, and Bamburgh.
Places near Rothbury feature a number of interesting ancient sites including Milfield North Henge.
The area around Rothbury boasts some of the best beaches including Embleton Bay, and Bamburgh Beach.
Hiking Areas to visit near Rothbury include Dunstanburgh, Sycamore Gap, and Hadrian's Wall near Hexham.
Rothbury has some unmissable geological features nearby like Gull Crag and the Rumble Churn, Greymare Rock, and Sycamore Gap.
The area close to Rothbury boasts some of the best castles including Dunstanburgh Castle.
Don't miss Dunstanburgh Castle, WWII Sandbag Pillbox, and Old Limekiln at Dunstanburgh's ruins if visiting the area around Rothbury.
Places near Rothbury feature a number of interesting islands including Farne Islands.
The area close to Rothbury boasts some of the best towns including Hexham.
Roman Sites to visit near Rothbury include Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, and Chesters Roman Fort.
Historic Monuments to visit near Rothbury include Flodden.
Rothbury History
There are some historic monuments around Rothbury:
Places to see near Rothbury
History of Rothbury
Rothbury has had a turbulent and bloody history. In the 15th and 16th centuries the Coquet Valley was a pillaging ground for bands of Reivers who attacked and burned the town with terrifying frequency. Near the town’s All Saints’ Parish Church stands the doorway and site of the 17th century Three Half Moons Inn, where the Earl of Derwentwater stayed with his followers in 1715 prior to marching into a heavy defeat at the Battle of Preston.
