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.
Don't miss Milfield, Craster, and Bamburgh's villages if visiting the area around Rothbury.
Don't miss Milfield North Henge's ancient sites if visiting the area around Rothbury.
There are a several good beaches in the Rothbury area like Embleton Bay, and Bamburgh Beach.
The area around Rothbury boasts some of the best hiking areas including Dunstanburgh, Sycamore Gap, and Hadrian's Wall near Hexham.
Rothbury's best nearby geological features can be found at Gull Crag and the Rumble Churn, Greymare Rock, and Sycamore Gap.
Dunstanburgh Castle is a great place to visit close to Rothbury if you like castles.
Ruins to visit near Rothbury include Dunstanburgh Castle, WWII Sandbag Pillbox, and Old Limekiln at Dunstanburgh.
There are a number of islands near to Rothbury including Farne Islands.
Don't miss Hexham's towns if visiting the area around Rothbury.
There are a several good roman sites in the Rothbury area like Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, and Chesters Roman Fort.
Don't miss Flodden's historic monuments if visiting the area around Rothbury.
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.
