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Rothbury
and the
Surrounding Area
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Rothbury has to be the ideal tourist centre - a charming and picturesque
large village with the facilities of a very much larger town - occupying
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in Northumberland which allows visitors to reach all of the
County’s attractions by means of a pleasant drive through
lovely countryside! |
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Rothbury sits in the beautiful Coquet Valley (pronounced Coe-Ket -
not as in Bouquet!), between hills rising to nearly 1,000 feet to
the north and over 1,400 feet to the south. |
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The village dates back at least to Anglo-Saxon
times, although there are abundant signs of much earlier occupation
in the many hill-forts scattered about the local countryside.  |
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plan of the High Street, Bridge Street, Church Street and Market Place
but now boasts a fine shopping centre, full of “home-grown”
shops - a far cry from the usual UK town centre full of chain stores
with little or no individuality! |
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Parking is unlimited (and free!), though the day-visitor will often
find it easier to park in the inexpensive riverside car-park, just
a short walk from the village centre. Places of refreshment are never
very far away; there are five pub/hotels, several with restaurants,
four tea-shops, a well-stocked supermarket and a fine delicatessen!
Visitors will enjoy exploring the pretty village centre and its riverside
walks, while guests who choose to stay in its hotels and B&Bs
will find that they can benefit from all of its many facilities, whilst
remaining only a short walk from the lovely countryside all around. |
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