Welcome to Thropton

Thropton is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Coquet and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the Northumberland National Park. Thropton is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Aidan's Church.

One of the main attractions in Thropton is the nearby Cragside House and Gardens. This Victorian mansion was the home of Lord Armstrong, a famous inventor and industrialist. The house is now open to the public and visitors can explore the many rooms and gardens. The estate also includes a number of walking trails and a lake where visitors can go boating or fishing.

Thropton is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located near the Simonside Hills, which offer a range of hiking and mountain biking trails. The River Coquet is also a popular spot for fishing, with salmon and trout being the most common catches. Overall, Thropton is a charming village that offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thropton Village First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Liam Murtagh	Thropton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7JD 1669620297 School Website
Rothbury First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Auld And Mrs Helen Duffield	Addycombe Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7PG 01669620283 School Website
Dr Thomlinson Church Of England Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Liam Murtagh	Silverton Lane Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7RJ 1669620287 School Website
Harbottle Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Buckley-Feiven	Harbottle Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7DG 1669650271 School Website
Whittingham Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Athey	Whittingham Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4UP 01665574222 School Website
Swarland First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Fletcher	Leamington Lane Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9JP 01670787346 School Website
Longhorsley St Helens Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs N Brannen	Drummonds Close Longhorsley Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8UT 01670788316 School Website
Branton Community First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Ryan	Branton Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JF 01665578225 School Website
Felton Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lucas	Mouldshaugh Lane Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9PY 01670787315 School Website
Cambo First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Cummings	Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BE 01670774210 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 0.55 Miles

Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 13.60 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 14.18 Miles

Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 14.93 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 15.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Falway Private Hire 01670 788535 4 Linden Cottages, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8XE 8.06 Miles
Gavcars Limited 0844 879 3335 White Gates, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8UJ 8.92 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01665 575135 15 Fallodon Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2UP 11.26 Miles
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 11.37 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 11.46 Miles
C And R Private Hire 01665 602460 21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW 11.50 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 11.89 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 11.92 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 12.19 Miles
Just Taxis - Morpeth 07957 495503 16 Merle Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3RW 13.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thropton Schools - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West End - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Station Road Coquet Vale Hotel - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitton View - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Rothbury Practice 01669 620339	The Rothbury Practice 3 Market Place,Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7UW
Longframlington Surgery	Longframlington Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8AD
Felton Surgery 01670 787353	Middle Farm, 51 Main St. Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9PR
Scots Gap Medical Group 01670 774216	Scots Gap Medical Group The Surgery, Scots Gap Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4EG
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH

Local Stores

Rothbury
High St
Rothbury
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 7TE
01669 620456
Store Website
1.60 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alnorthumbria Vets (Rothbury)
Front Street Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7UG 01669 620638 rothbury@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 1.57 miles
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Black Sheep Farm Health Llp
Unit 4A Rothbury Industrial Estate Coquet View Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7RZ 01669 838 288 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 9.91 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Percy Street Hall Percy Street Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AE 01665 605 215 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 11.77 miles
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 11.92 miles

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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 12.07 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cragside
. NE65 7PX 2.47 miles 13 Miles South-West Of Alnwick (B6341) And 15 Miles North-West Of Morpeth On Wooler Road (A697), Turn Left On To B6341 At Moorhouse Crossroads, With The Entrance 1 Mile North Of Rothbury.

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 8.80 miles Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.

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Bolam Lake
Bolam Lake Is A Great Dog Walk, There's A Lake (Obviously) With A Well Maintained Path Around It, Some Great Wooded Areas And Some Open Grassy Areas. Great For A Picnic As Well. Parking Is £1.40-2.80, And There Are Toilets. Very Dog Friendly. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.01 miles

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Druridge Bay Country Park
Excellent Country Park To Walk The Dog, Just South Of Amble. There Are Also Recreation Sports Carried Out On The Lake. Picnic's And Rangers Station But No Cafe. Unnamed Road Morpeth Lancashire NE61 5BX 14.80 miles Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble

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Druridge Bay
Amazing Beach Walk, There's A Visitors Centre With Toilets, Basic Refreshments Etc. Definitely Dog Friendly, Lots Of Other Dogs There At All Times Of The Year. Parking Is £1.40 For Two Hours Or £2.80 For Longer. Flat Beach With Lots Of Space, But There Are Steps Down To The Beach, So It's Not Really Suitable For Wheelchairs Etc. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.11 miles

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Hindhope Linn Blakehopeburnhaugh
Hidden Away On This Short Walk Is The Gem Of A Waterfall Known As Hindhope Linn. Head Up The Forest Road, Passing Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm On The Right. After Turning Into A Well Thinned Crop Of Scots Pine, Follow The Path Above A Gorge Which Overlooks The Blakehope Burn. Carefully Descend The Steps And Enjoy The Magical Secret Of This Trail. From Here, The Path Winds Through Some Shady Riverside Before Climbing Up Again. After Crossing The Hindehope Burn, The Trail Passes The Top Of The Waterfall. Moderate. 1.25 Miles/ 2K 45 Mins. Blakehopeburnhaugh Rochester Lancashire 15.37 miles Redesdale Forest

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Weather Forecast

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