Historic pubs · North East England
Border Minstrel
In or near Brunswick Village.
Border Minstrel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Henderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Regent Centre · 2.7 km
About
Border Minstrel is a historic pub in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Border Minstrel is a pub located in North Gosforth, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated near the Northumberland Shore, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Visitors can expect a traditional pub environment that reflects the local character. The setting offers an opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0355, -1.6131
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- North Gosforth
- Postcode
- NE3 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Nearest railway station
- Regent Centre — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.borderminstrel.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17552253 (CC0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Border Minstrel?
- Border Minstrel is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE3 5EJ), in the parish of North Gosforth.
- What is Border Minstrel?
- Border Minstrel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Border Minstrel?
- The nearest railway station is Regent Centre, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE3 5EJ.
- Is Border Minstrel a protected site?
- Yes — Border Minstrel is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Border Minstrel?
- The nearest railway station is Regent Centre, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE3 5EJ.