Villages · North East England
Preston
In or near North Sunderland.
Preston — a village in scotland central.
Peter Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill · 1.6 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: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Preston is a village located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local Scottish life, with amenities that typically include small shops and community facilities. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere reflective of the surrounding countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5227, -1.7094
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ellingham
- Postcode
- NE67 5DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill — 1.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639911 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Preston Tower
Gardens · 0.1 km
Ellingham
Other places · 0.9 km
Chathill
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.0 km
Ellingham Hall, Northumberland
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Chathill railway station
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Tewart Arms Cottage Camping & Caravan Site
Campsites · 1.9 km
Brunton Airfield
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Brunton
Other places · 2.3 km
Brownieside
Other places · 2.8 km
Fallodon railway station
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Fallodon
Other places · 2.8 km
Newham railway station
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Gardens · North East England
Preston Tower
Preston Tower — tower in Preston, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Battlefields & battle sites · North East England
Chathill
Chathill in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Ellingham Hall, Northumberland
Ellingham Hall, Northumberland in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North East England
Chathill railway station
Chathill railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Tewart Arms Cottage Camping & Caravan Site
Tewart Arms Cottage Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Preston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Tewart Arms Cottage Camping & Caravan Site
Tewart Arms Cottage Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Christon Bank Caravan Park
Christon Bank Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Boards and Bikes Camp
Boards and Bikes Camp — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Link House Farm CAMC CL
Link House Farm CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Elford Caravan Park
Elford Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Orchard Caravan Park
Orchard Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Black Swan Public House
Black Swan Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7📷 5Cafés · North East England
Mean Bean Coffee
Mean Bean Coffee — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 7More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston?
- Preston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE67 5DH), in the parish of Ellingham.
- What is Preston?
- Preston — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE67 5DH.
- Is Preston a protected site?
- Yes — Preston is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE67 5DH.