Towns & cities · North East England
Lesbury
Lesbury — village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lesbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 871 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.3990°, -1.6265°.
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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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Lesbury is a small rural village in Northumberland in the north of England. It is built on the main coastal road 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Alnwick, on the north bank of the River Aln. Alnmouth railway station is about half a mile away.
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Background
History
The village has a long history. The Anglican Church of St Mary was mentioned in records dating back to 1147, and records from the end of the 13th century state that there were thirteen residents eligible to pay tax. Robert de Emeldon, later Lord Treasurer of Ireland, was parish priest of Lesbury in the 1320s. In the 18th century, a schoolroom and master's house were built, paid for by Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland. By 1897, the village had a large corn mill, as well as a reading room with 500 volumes in the library. The name 'Lesbury' is derived from Laece Burg (the town of the leech or physician). The church, originally Norman, was restored by Anthony Salvin in 1846. It has a…
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- Coordinates
- 55.3990, -1.6265
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Lesbury
- Postcode
- NE66 3AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Population
- 871
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 0.9 km
- Official site
- citypopulation.de
Sources
- wikidata: Q1424530 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lesbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lesbury (2021-05-25) 37.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lesbury Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
RAF Boulmer
Other places · 0.9 km
Alnmouth railway station
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Lesbury railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.1 km
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Alnmouth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Alnmouth
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
St John the Baptist Parish Church, Alnmouth
Historic churches · 1.5 km
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Alnmouth harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.6 km
Schooner Hotel
Hotels · 1.6 km
Ferryman's Hut Museum
Museums · 1.7 km
Alnmouth Community Rowing
Other places · 1.7 km
Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes
Wildlife reserves · 2.5 km
Lesbury is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 871. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 871
- Constituency
- North Northumberland
Things to see in Lesbury
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Lesbury →
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Lesbury railway station
Lesbury railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Alnmouth railway station
Alnmouth railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Boulmer Lifeboat Station
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📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul — Grade I listed church in Longhoughton, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Lesbury Bridge
Lesbury Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Coast & Castles Camp Site
Coast & Castles Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Seaton Park Caravans
Seaton Park Caravans — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Lesbury Bridge
Lesbury Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Alnmouth railway station
Alnmouth railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Lesbury railway station
Lesbury railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Alnmouth War Memorial
Alnmouth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Alnmouth
Alnmouth — coastal village in Northumberland, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Lesbury
Places to stay
📷 4Hotels · North East England
Schooner Hotel
Schooner Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Seaton Park Caravans
Seaton Park Caravans — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Coast & Castles Camp Site
Coast & Castles Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
East Cawledge Park CAMC CL
East Cawledge Park CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Oaks Hotel
The Oaks Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Greensfield Moor Farm CL
Greensfield Moor Farm CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Tanners Arms
The Tanners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Cafés · North East England
Mean Bean Coffee
Mean Bean Coffee — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Crown Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lesbury?
- Lesbury is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3AU), in the parish of Lesbury.
- What is Lesbury?
- Lesbury — village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3AU.
- Is Lesbury a protected site?
- Yes — Lesbury 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.
- Is Lesbury free to visit?
- Yes, Lesbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3AU.