Towns & cities · North East England
Warkworth
Also known as: Warkworth, Northumberland
Warkworth — village in Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Warkworth, the nearest railway station is Acklington, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the town is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for navigation is NE65.
About
Warkworth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,772 people. Address: NE65. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.3450°, -1.6110°.
Photo gallery
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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
Warkworth is a village in Northumberland, England. It is probably best known for its well-preserved medieval castle, church and hermitage. The population of Warkworth was 1,574 in 2011, increasing to 1,772 at the 2021 Census. The village is situated in a loop of the River Coquet, about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the Northumberland coast and lies on the main A1068 road. It is 30 miles (48 km) north of Newcastle, and about 40 miles (64 km) south of the Scottish border. An ancient bridge of two arches crosses the river at Warkworth, with a fortified gateway on the road mounting to the castle, the site of which is surrounded on three sides by the river. Warkworth is popular with visitors for its old buildings, its walks by the River Coquet, and its proximity to the Northumberland Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is twinned with Warkworth, New Zealand, which is named after it.
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Background
History
A church has existed on the riverside site in the village for around 1,200 years. St Lawrence's Church is a large and almost completely Norman building, which is unique in Northumberland. The first record of the village dates from 737AD when King Ceolwulf of Northumbria gave the church and village to the Abbot and monks of Lindisfarne. In 1174, the church was the scene of a massacre when some 300 people were brutally butchered by Duncan, Earl of Fife during a Scottish raid. John Law was vicar of Warkworth in the 1770s. Warkworth Castle was founded at an uncertain date; traditionally its construction has been ascribed to Prince Henry of Scotland in the mid-12th century, but it may have been…
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- Coordinates
- 55.3450, -1.6110
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Warkworth
- Postcode
- NE65
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Population
- 1,772
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.warkworth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1616632 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Warkworth, Northumberland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Warkworth Village and Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Warkworth Castle
Castles · 0.1 km
The Donjon
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Sun Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
Old Post Office
B&Bs · 0.3 km
Warkworth House Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
Warkworth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Forecourt Wall, Railings And Gates To Bridge End House
Holy wells · 0.5 km
Church of St Lawrence, Warkworth
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Bridge Head Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Warkworth Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Warkworth Hermitage
Castles · 0.7 km
Birling Manor
Manor houses · 0.9 km
Warkworth is a town in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 1,772. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,772
- Constituency
- North Northumberland
Things to see in Warkworth
48 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Warkworth →
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Warkworth Station
Warkworth Station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Amble railway station
Amble railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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James Calvert Spence College
James Calvert Spence College in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Hauxley Lifeboat Station
Hauxley Lifeboat Station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Harbours & ports · North East England
Amble Lifeboat Station
Amble Lifeboat Station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Dock Public House
The Dock Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · North East England
Amble North Pier light
Amble North Pier light — lighthouse in Northumberland, England.
📷 3Lighthouses · North East England
Amble South Pier light
Amble South Pier light — lighthouse in Northumberland, England.
📷 5Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Lawrence, Warkworth
Church of St Lawrence, Warkworth — Grade I listed church in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · North East England
Coquet Island
Coquet Island — RSPB nature reserve in United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North East England
Coquet Island
Coquet Island is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · North East England
Coquet Lighthouse
Coquet Lighthouse — lighthouse and attached buildings in Hauxley, England.
📷 3Holy wells · North East England
Forecourt Wall, Railings And Gates To Bridge End House
Forecourt Wall, Railings And Gates To Bridge End House — wall in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Hauxley Hall
Hauxley Hall — house in Hauxley, Northumberland, England, UK.
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Low Buston medieval settlement, 231m south east of Low Buston Hall
Low Buston medieval settlement, 231m south east of Low Buston Hall — archaeological site in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Piers · North East England
South Jetty
South Jetty is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Warkworth Bridge
Warkworth Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North East England
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle — medieval castle in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK.
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📷 3Harbours & ports · North East England
Warkworth Harbour
Warkworth Harbour — harbour in Amble, Northumberland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Castles · North East England
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle — medieval castle in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
The Donjon
The Donjon — a Grade I-listed historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Sun Hotel
Sun Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 7B&Bs · North East England
Old Post Office
Old Post Office — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Warkworth House Hotel
Warkworth House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Warkworth War Memorial
Warkworth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Warkworth
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Sun Hotel
Sun Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 7B&Bs · North East England
Old Post Office
Old Post Office — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Warkworth House Hotel
Warkworth House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Riverside Holiday Park Warkworth
Riverside Holiday Park Warkworth — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Radcliffes Lodge
Radcliffes Lodge — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Dock Public House
The Dock Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Tanners Arms
The Tanners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Crown Public House
Crown Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warkworth?
- Warkworth is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65), in the parish of Warkworth.
- What is Warkworth?
- Warkworth — village in Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Warkworth?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE65.
- Is Warkworth a protected site?
- Yes — Warkworth 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 Warkworth free to visit?
- Yes, Warkworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warkworth?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65.