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Otterburn

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Otterburn

Otterburn is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Corsenside, 6km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Otterburn is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 654, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Otterburn 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 Otterburn to your route.

About Otterburn

St John the Evangelist's Church is a church in Otterburn, Northumberland, northeast England, located off the A696 road.

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Otterburn offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Otterburn located?

Otterburn is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.2334 latitude, -2.1806 longitude.

What is the population of Otterburn?

Otterburn has a population of approximately 654 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
654
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.2334, -2.1806

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 Otterburn

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Wall

The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.

26 km · about 30 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.

52 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Melrose Abbey

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

53 km · about 60 min 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Hartside Cafe

A remote hilltop cafe at 1,904 feet on the A686 in Cumbria, one of England's highest road cafes and a bucket-list stop for bikers.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Otterburn

  • 61 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

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 Otterburn.

Corsenside

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

Rochester

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

Bellingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 1,070

Birtley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km away

Rothley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km away

Rothbury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 km awayPop. 2,326

Hartburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km away

Whittingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 km awayPop. 280

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