Towns & cities · North East England
Branxton
Also known as: Branxton, Northumberland
Branxton — village and civil parish in Northumberland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Branxton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 121 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northumberland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6309°, -2.1683°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Branxton is a village and civil parish in northern Northumberland, England. It lies about 3 miles (5 km) from the England-Scotland border and about 4 miles (6 km) from the Scottish border town of Coldstream, just off the A697 Newcastle-Edinburgh road. At the 2011 Census, the population of the parish was 123, increasing slightly from 121 at the 2001 Census.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6309, -2.1683
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Branxton
- Postcode
- TD12 4SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Population
- 121
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1863571 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Branxton, Northumberland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Branxton Village - geograph.org.uk - 1195491.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Battle of Flodden Field 1513
Forts · 0.4 km
Battle of Flodden Field Monument
Battlefields & battle sites · 0.6 km
Flodden Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Flodden Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Branxton Hill East
Vineyards · 0.8 km
West Lodge
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Crookham Westfield
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Kaimknowe Fort
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Branxton Hill South
Vineyards · 1.2 km
The King's Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Branxtonmoor 2
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Pallinsburn House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Branxton is a town in North East England offering several notable sites for visitors. You can explore the historic Etal Manor and Etal Castle, or enjoy the scenic Heatherslaw Light Railway. The area also features the watermill at Heatherslaw Corn Mill and the Pallinsburn House historic house.
At a glance
- Population
- 121
- Constituency
- North Northumberland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Branxton
52 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Branxton →
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Yetholm television relay station
Yetholm television relay station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Pallinsburn House
Pallinsburn House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Castles · North East England
Etal Castle
Etal Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Heritage railways · North East England
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Heatherslaw Light Railway in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Watermills · North East England
Heatherslaw Corn Mill
Heatherslaw Corn Mill in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forts · North East England
Battle of Flodden Field 1513
Battle of Flodden Field 1513 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · North East England
Etal Manor
Etal Manor — manor house in Etal, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
The King's Stone
The King's Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North East England
Viewpoint - just west of Slainsfield
Viewpoint - just west of Slainsfield is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North East England
Viewpoint near Shotton
Viewpoint near Shotton is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North East England
Viewpoint near Thornington
Viewpoint near Thornington is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · North East England
Battle of Flodden Field Monument
Battle of Flodden Field Monument — a battlefield in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Heatherslaw Railway Station
Heatherslaw Railway Station — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Heatherslaw Mill
Heatherslaw Mill — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Heaton Castle (remains of)
Heaton Castle (remains of) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Flodden Memorial
Flodden Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Monument Circa 50 Yards East Of Etal Manor
Monument Circa 50 Yards East Of Etal Manor — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Forts · North East England
Battle of Flodden Field 1513
Battle of Flodden Field 1513 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · North East England
Battle of Flodden Field Monument
Battle of Flodden Field Monument — a battlefield in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Flodden Monument
Flodden Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Flodden Memorial
Flodden Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Branxton Hill East
Branxton Hill East — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
West Lodge
West Lodge — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Branxton
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · North East England
Collingwood Arms
Collingwood Arms — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Coldstream Holiday Park
Coldstream Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Salutation Caravan Park
Salutation Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Barmoor Castle Coutry Park
Barmoor Castle Coutry Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Friends Of Nature House
Friends Of Nature House — a hostel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Newcastle Arms
Newcastle Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
59 And 61, Bridge Street
59 And 61, Bridge Street in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Berwick Arms
The Berwick Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Branxton?
- Branxton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4SP), in the parish of Branxton.
- What is Branxton?
- Branxton — village and civil parish in Northumberland, UK.
- How do I get to Branxton?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4SP.
- Is Branxton a protected site?
- Yes — Branxton is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Branxton free to visit?
- Yes, Branxton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Branxton?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4SP.