Rothbury village is nestled in the Coquet Valley and is often referred to as the 'Capital of Coquetdale'. The river flows through Rothbury to the west of the Cheviot Hills and to the east, it passes under a 600-year-old bridge heading towards Warkworth until it reaches the sea at Amble. Take a river walk and head for Cragside House, Estate and Gardens, the former home of the Victorian Industrialist Lord Armstrong, within easy reach of the cottage at the end of the village - this really is a must visit!
Rothbury is in the centre of Northumberland and is an ideal base for exploring. It is just 30 minutes to the Northumberland Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only 3 minutes to start walking in the Simonside Hills. From Rothbury you can also easily explore the Cheviot Hills and all of Northumberland National Park and its magnificent Dark Skies. Alnwick market town, with its famous Castle and the world renowned Alnwick Gardens is only a 20 minute drive. The village and the surrounding area hosts various events throughout the year, including a traditional music festival in July, a round table street fair in May and the Alwinton Border Shepherds Show in October.