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Ancroft

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ancroft

Ancroft is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lowick, 48km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Ancroft is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ancroft sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ancroft to your route.

About Ancroft

Ancroft is a village and civil parish (which includes the village of Scremerston) in Northumberland, England. Prior to 1844, Ancroft lay within the Islandshire exclave of County Durham. It is south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and has a population of 885, rising slightly to 895 at the 2011 census. There are several

Read more suggestions as to how Ancroft got its name. It might be an abridged version of "Aidan's-croft" - the croft of St Aidan who was the first Bishop of Lindisfarne (Holy Island). Alternatively, it might be that as the church is dedicated to Saint Anne, the village took its name from the church - "St Anne's croft". A third suggestion is simply that it means one croft or solitary croft - "ane croft".

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Where is Ancroft located?

Ancroft is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7000 latitude, -2.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Ancroft?

Ancroft has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.7000, -2.0000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ancroft

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Tidal island accessible only at low tide via a causeway, home to the atmospheric priory ruins where the Lindisfarne Gospels were created.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Bamburgh Castle

Imposing Norman fortress perched on a volcanic outcrop above miles of golden beach, once the royal seat of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Jim Clark Motorsport Museum

Modern museum honoring the two-time F1 World Champion with his trophies, helmets, and an immersive racing experience.

28 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Alnwick Castle

A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.

37 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Melrose Abbey

Exquisite ruined Cistercian abbey in the Scottish Borders, believed to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce.

46 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ancroft

  • 77 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
  • 79 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
  • 79 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ancroft.

Lowick

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Allanton

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Coldstream

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17 km awayPop. 1,870

Wooler

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17 km awayPop. 1,983

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