Villages · North East England
East Thirston
In or near Acklington.
East Thirston — a village in scotland lowlands.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington · 3.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Thirston is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. Characterised by its rural setting, the village offers a glimpse into local life in this picturesque region. Notable for its traditional architecture and surrounding countryside, East Thirston serves as a quiet retreat from urban areas. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of lowland villages.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2926, -1.6923
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirston
- Postcode
- NE65 9EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington — 3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650326 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thirston House With Attached Outbuildings And Courtyard Wall
Historic houses · 1.0 km
West Thirston
Villages · 1.1 km
Felton
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
New Felton Bridge - Bridge Number B6345/05A
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Northumberland Arms
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
Old Felton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Felton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Eshott Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Eshott Castle fortified house
Literary houses · 1.3 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Eshott Hall
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Eshott Airfield
Other places · 2.2 km
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Thirston House With Attached Outbuildings And Courtyard Wall
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New Felton Bridge - Bridge Number B6345/05A
New Felton Bridge - Bridge Number B6345/05A — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Old Felton Bridge
Old Felton Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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Felmoor Park
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📷 7B&Bs · North East England
The Granby Inn
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Anglers Arms
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The Dock Public House
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The Tanners Arms
The Tanners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Thirston?
- East Thirston is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 9EJ), in the parish of Thirston.
- What is East Thirston?
- East Thirston — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to East Thirston?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE65 9EJ.
- Is East Thirston a protected site?
- Yes — East Thirston is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to East Thirston?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 9EJ.