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Shilbottle

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Shilbottle

Shilbottle is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Alnwick, 35km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Shilbottle is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,834, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Shilbottle 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 Shilbottle to your route.

About Shilbottle

Shilbottle is a village close to the A1 in Northumberland, north-east England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of Alnwick, and 5 miles (8 km) from the coast at Alnmouth.

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Where is Shilbottle located?

Shilbottle is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.3710 latitude, -1.6882 longitude.

What is the population of Shilbottle?

Shilbottle has a population of approximately 1,834 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,834
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.3710, -1.6882

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 Shilbottle

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

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

51 km · about 60 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

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 Shilbottle.

Alnwick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 8,430

Lesbury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,007

Warkworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,346

Alnmouth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

Amble

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 6,025

Longhoughton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,383

Felton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,126

Acklington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km away

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