Rothbury Parish Council

Welcome to Rothbury Parish Council
Rothbury is a small market town set on the banks of the River Coquet in Northumberland, and although technically a town, everyone still tends to call it a village. It has a village feel about it. Shops, hotels and houses are spread on each side of the river, though the commercial heart is set on the north side along with the recreation areas of Tennis, Bowls and Football.

Rothbury High Street

United Reformed Church

The main shopping area is situated on the 'High Street', though there are excellent and interesting shops on 'Bridge Street', 'Town Foot' and 'Front Street'. A short walk from Town Foot are the Tennis Courts, Bowling Green, 5 a-side pitch and the Stepping Stones. These stones allow you to cross the River and head up towards Station Road and the 'Coquet Vale Hotel'

Bowling Green and Tennis Courts

Stepping Stones now back in place
the damage of 3 stones was caused when the re-cycle banks
were washed down from the 'Cow Haugh Car Park' and it has taken almost a year to get them re-sited

Rothbury Street Fair - 31st May 2010

Bridge Street

Members of Rothbury & Neilson Pipe Bands
pictured in Rothbury after the Rothbury Pipe Bands '2nd WORLD Tour of Coquetdale'
This event is to thank the villages of Coquetdale (and beyond) who've helped support the band over the years.
[Old London Bus courtesy of the 'Chainbridge Honey Farm']

Musicians outside the United Reformed Church on Fair Day 2010

There are car parking facilities within the village, though these become full very quickly. Excellent alternative car parks are situated at the 'Cow Haugh' and 'Beggars Rigg' - the latter of these affords tremendous views towards the 'Simonside Hills' and the 'Golf Course'

Play area near the 'Cow Haugh' car park

'Beggars Rigg' car park and picnic area

There are magnificent views wherever you care to look. The Simonside Hills, the Cheviots, Thrum Mill and Cragside Estate are among the favourites, though you can see the coast (on a clear day) from the top of Blaeberry Hill and Carriage Drive and there is always the ducks to feed at the riverside car park.

footpath to the Thrum Mill

The falls at Thrum Mill

Rothbury Market Place & High Street -24th January 2010
[ as seen from Church Tower ]

Rothbury Riverside & All Saints Church from public footpath through Golf Course

View from Carterside towards Rothbury

Rothbury & Blaeberry Hill
as seen from the Golf Club

Whether you are a visitor to our village, or live nearby you may be surprised at the many fascinating glimpses of 'old' Rothbury which remain and can be enjoyed. The history of Rothbury dates back to the Bronze Age. Cup and Ring marks can be seen at nearby Lordenshaws. To view some old Maps and photos click HERE.

Towards Rothbury from the Crags on the new footpath on Simonside [2009]

In 1291 the village was granted a royal charter to hold a market and annual fair. The fair exists to this day. The coming of the railways in 1872 and the advent of motor transport made Rothbury an extremely popular resort for day trips and holidays - for further snippets of history see the brief history section of our web site or visit Northumberland Communities. For Bus timetable to/from Rothbury/Morpeth please click HERE. For connecting buses to/from Newcastle please click HERE.

View from Simonside looking down towards Rothbury

Another Great View from Simonside
note the date on rock [1865] - people have enjoyed these views for a long time

Village Links

click the links below for further village information, retail outlets and local businesses.

Rothbury.co.uk

Rothbury & Coquetdale

Keys to the Past

Robin of Rothbury

Northumbria police

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