Towns & cities · North East England
Brotton
Brotton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Halt · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Brotton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,394 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5680°, -0.9370°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brotton is a village in the civil parish of Skelton and Brotton, in the Redcar and Cleveland district, in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England It is situated approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) south-east of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, 9 miles from Redcar, 12 miles (19 km) east of Middlesbrough and 14 miles (23 km) north-west of Whitby. East Cleveland Hospital operates in the village.
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Background
History
The name of the village (known in medieval times as 'Broctune') means Brook Farm (settlement by a stream), being derived from the Old English brōc and tūn. The village is listed in the Domesday Book, and used to be in the Langbaurgh Wapentake. Warsett Hill tops the large Huntcliffe which was the site of one of the many Roman signal stations built along the east coast to defend against Anglo-Saxon attack. Brotton was one of a number of manors granted by William the Conqueror to Robert de Brus, Lord of Skelton. Over recent years Brotton has become somewhat isolated because of a bypass which was opened in stages between 1998 and 2001 connecting the town of Skelton-in-Cleveland and village of…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5680, -0.9370
- District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Parish
- Skelton and Brotton
- Postcode
- TS12 2PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
- Population
- 5,394
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Halt — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1622799 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brotton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brotton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Boulby Potash Shaft Grab
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
From Beneath
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Warsett Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Warsett Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
North Skelton Mine
Mines & mining heritage · 2.1 km
Charm Bracelet
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Medieval settlement and open field system at Kilton Thorpe
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Cattersty Sands
Beaches · 2.1 km
Skinningrove
Museums · 2.4 km
Rushpool Hall
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Land of Iron
Museums · 2.4 km
Kilton Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Brotton is a town in North East England with a population of 5,394. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,394
- Constituency
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
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Things to see in Brotton
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Cattersty Sands
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Kilton Viaduct
Kilton Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Rushpool Hall
Rushpool Hall — house in Skelton and Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · North East England
Saltburn Viaduct
Saltburn Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Saltburn War Memorial
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📷 3Miniature railways · North East England
Saltburn Miniature Railway
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📷 3Museums · North East England
Land of Iron
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📷 4Public art & sculpture · North East England
Pigeon Man
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Repus fishing coble
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Charm Bracelet
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From Beneath
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Boulby Potash Shaft Grab
Boulby Potash Shaft Grab — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · North East England
Loftus, North Yorkshire
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📷 5Museums · North East England
Skinningrove
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📷 5📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Medieval settlement and open field system at Kilton Thorpe
Medieval settlement and open field system at Kilton Thorpe — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Open-air theatres · North East England
Empire Theatre
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📷 5Literary houses · North East England
Loftus Castle Cliff
Loftus Castle Cliff — a literary house museum in england north east.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Warsett Hill
Warsett Hill — a hill or mountain in england north east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Warsett Hill
Warsett Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 166 m.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Boulby Potash Shaft Grab
Boulby Potash Shaft Grab — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
From Beneath
From Beneath — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Warsett Hill
Warsett Hill — a hill or mountain in england north east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Warsett Hill
Warsett Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 166 m.
📷 3Mines & mining heritage · North East England
North Skelton Mine
North Skelton Mine — disused ironstone mine in Cleveland, England.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North East England
Charm Bracelet
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Where to eat & stay near Brotton
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Cherry Tree House Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · North East England
Grinkle Park Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Royal George Public House
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The Badger Hounds Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Royal Oak Hotel
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📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
The Dudley Arms Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brotton?
- Brotton is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS12 2PN), in the parish of Skelton and Brotton.
- What is Brotton?
- Brotton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Brotton?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS12 2PN.
- Is Brotton free to visit?
- Yes, Brotton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brotton?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS12 2PN.