Villages · North East England
West Thirston
In or near Acklington.
West 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 · 3.9 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
West Thirston is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture, typical of the region. The village offers a glimpse into local life in Scotland, surrounded by scenic landscapes and agricultural land. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere and the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2949, -1.7093
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirston
- Postcode
- NE65 9EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Acklington — 3.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634253 (CC BY 4.0)
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Old Felton Bridge
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Eshott Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Eshott Castle fortified house
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Northumberland Zoo
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New Felton Bridge - Bridge Number B6345/05A
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Old Felton Bridge
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Felton War Memorial
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton
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Where to eat & stay near West Thirston
Places to stay
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The Granby Inn
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Anglers Arms
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Thirston?
- West Thirston is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 9EF), in the parish of Thirston.
- What is West Thirston?
- West Thirston — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to West Thirston?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE65 9EF.
- Is West Thirston a protected site?
- Yes — West 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 West Thirston?
- The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 9EF.