Welcome to Branton

Branton is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere. Branton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

The village of Branton has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The area was once home to a Roman fort, which was built to protect the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Today, visitors can still see the remains of the fort, which is located just outside the village. Branton also played an important role in the Border Reivers, a period of lawlessness and raiding that took place in the border region between England and Scotland during the 16th century.

Despite its small size, Branton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school, as well as a number of small shops and businesses. Branton is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, including a gardening club and a local history society. The village is a close-knit community, and residents take pride in their village and its heritage.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School Details
Branton Community First School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Zoe Ryan
Branton
Powburn
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4JF
01665578225
School Website
Whittingham Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Belinda Athey
Whittingham
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4UP
01665574222
School Website
Glendale Middle School
Community School
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mr Michael Deane-Hall
15 Brewery Lane
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6QF
01668281470
School Website
Wooler First School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mr Mike Deane-Hall
Brewery Road
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6QF
01668281470
School Website
The Duchesss Community High School
Community School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Alan Rogers & James Wilson
Howling Lane
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1DH
01665602166
School Website
St Michaels Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mr Gavin Johnston
Howling Lane
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1DJ
01665602850
School Website
Barndale House School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Phillips
Howling Lane
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1DQ
01665602541
School Website
Thropton Village First School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mr Liam Murtagh
Thropton
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 7JD
1669620297
School Website
Rothbury First School
Community School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Cheryl Auld And Mrs Helen Duffield
Addycombe
Rothbury
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 7PG
01669620283
School Website
Swansfield Park First School
Community School
Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jenny Smith
The Avenue
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1UL
01665602267
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Acklington
Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE
8.29 Miles
Chathill
[Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE
10.99 Miles
Alnmouth
South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF
11.99 Miles
Widdrington
Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH
18.51 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Glendale Taxis
01668 282292
29 Glendale Rd, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6DN
8.12 Miles
Ddm Private Hire Ltd
01668 283023
3 Fenton Grange, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6AW
8.40 Miles
Dragon Cars
01665 604605
54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR
8.46 Miles
Sovereign Taxis
01665 602200
2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA
8.92 Miles
C And R Private Hire
01665 602460
21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW
9.24 Miles
The Yellow Taxi
01665 541250
5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU
9.31 Miles
A A Taxis
01665 606060
Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW
9.55 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire
01665 603911
Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR
9.59 Miles
Pete's Taxis
01665 575135
15 Fallodon Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2UP
10.80 Miles
Knights Taxis
01665 714555
Steppey Ln, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PU
12.31 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Branton - D
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Brandon - D
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Powburn Village - D
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Glanton Pyke - D
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Hedgley Hall - D
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Ingram - D
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Front Street / The Causeway
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Wooperton - D
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Wooperton Farm - D
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Beanley - D
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East Lodge Eslington Hall - D
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Roddam - D
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New Bewick - D
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Whittingham Village - D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Cheviot Medical Group
01668 281575
Cheviot Medical Group
Padgepool Place
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BL
Wooler Health
01668 281740
Cheviot Primary Care Cent
Padgepool Place
Wooler
NE71 6BL
The Rothbury Practice
01669 620339
The Rothbury Practice
3 Market Place,Rothbury
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 7UW
Infirmary Drive Medical Group
The Consulting Rooms
Infirmary Drive
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NR
Alnwick Medical Group
01665 656000
Lower Building
Infirmary Close
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NL
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Local Stores

Wooler - Market Place
10 Market Place
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6LH
01668 281445
Store Website
8.00 miles
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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
8.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm
Powburn
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4JE
01665 578728
reception@cheviotvets.co.uk
Website
1.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wooler)
29 Ryecroft Way
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6DY
01668 281323
wooler@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk
Website
8.30 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre
Percy Street Hall
Percy Street
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1AE
01665 605 215
info@robsonprescott.co.uk
Website
8.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Rothbury)
Front Street
Rothbury
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 7UG
01669 620638
rothbury@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk
Website
9.11 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Black Sheep Farm Health Llp
Unit 4A Rothbury Industrial Estate
Coquet View
Rothbury
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 7RZ
01669 838 288
info@bsfh.co.uk
Website
9.25 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1QQ
01665 510999
wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk
Website
9.25 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Ingram Valley
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NE66 4LT
1.71 miles

Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.
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Cragside
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NE65 7PX
8.54 miles

13 Miles South-West Of Alnwick (B6341) And 15 Miles North-West Of Morpeth On Wooler Road (A697), Turn Left On To B6341 At Moorhouse Crossroads, With The Entrance 1 Mile North Of Rothbury.
Location
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Newton Pool
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NE66 3EH
13.18 miles

Off The A1, Newcastle To Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Then B1340 From Alnwick Onto B1339 Which Runs Parallel To The Coast. Minor Roads Then Lead To Newton.
Location
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Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle
Nice East Gentle 5 Mile Walk From Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle. Through Open Farm Land Along The Coast- Stone Beach And Some Of It Accessible. Amazing Pub In Craster At The End For A Deserved Beverage
6-10 Whin Hill
13.39 miles

£2 For Car Park.
Location
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Beadnell Beach
This Is A Good Circular Walk Starting From The Beach Car Park (Free Parking) Along Beadnell Beach And Returning On A Defined Path Behind The Dunes Back To The Car Park. The Latter Quarter Of A Mile Takes You Through A Caravan Park (Dogs Must Be Kept On The Lead At This Point) Back To The Car Park. Easy, Flat Walk Which Takes About Half An Hour.
2 Harbour Rd
Beadnell
Chathill
Lancashire
NE67 5BB
14.20 miles

Location
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Etal Riverside Walk
Lovely Pathed Walk Through Forest Land Following The River Till. This Walk Can Lead On To Others, Which Are Signposted As You Carry On Along The Walk. Possibility Of Seeing Heron, Deer, Otters And Other Wildlife. When You Return To The Car, There Is A Pub Not Far Back Along The Road.
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16.24 miles

Park Up On The Ring By The River Crossing. The Path Is Up The Bank To Your Right When You'Re Looking Down, Away From The Road.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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