Welcome to Broxfield

Broxfield is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated near the Scottish border and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Broxfield is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Broxfield Tower, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions in Broxfield is the Broxfield Tower, which is a Grade II listed building. The tower was originally built as a defensive structure to protect the village from Scottish raids. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Broxfield is the nearby Cheviot Hills, which are a range of hills that stretch across the border between England and Scotland. The hills are a popular destination for hikers and walkers, with a number of trails and paths to explore. The Cheviot Hills are also home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, otters, and birds of prey, making it a great place for nature lovers to visit. Overall, Broxfield is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Northumberland countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.1°C

Wind: 21.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Barndale House School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Phillips	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DQ 01665602541 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
Swansfield Park First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Smith	The Avenue Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1UL 01665602267 School Website
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eileen Lomax	South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NU 1665602547 School Website
Longhoughton Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Critchlow	Lacey Street Longhoughton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3AJ 01665577204 School Website
Hipsburn First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr K Moloney	Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PX 01665830210 School Website
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Threlfall	Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XR 01665576612 School Website
Shilbottle First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Parnaby	Shilbottle Grange Shilbottle Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2XQ 01665575285 School Website
Ellingham Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Lakey	Ellingham Chathill Northumberland NE67 5ET 01665589233 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 4.66 Miles

Chathill [Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE 6.55 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 12.30 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 14.44 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 18.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 2.09 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 2.44 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 2.47 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 2.50 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 2.74 Miles
C And R Private Hire 01665 602460 21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW 2.82 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 Steppey Ln, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PU 4.85 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01665 575135 15 Fallodon Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2UP 5.12 Miles
Alnmouth Station Taxis 01665 714555 42-44 Northumberland Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RA 5.51 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 11 Argyle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2SB 5.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abbey Lands - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Market Street Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Denwick - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Chapel Lands - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rennington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wagonway Road Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH

Local Stores

Victoria Road
Victoria Terrace
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1RF
01665 603699
Store Website
2.51 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
12.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Percy Street Hall Percy Street Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AE 01665 605 215 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 2.34 miles

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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 2.55 miles

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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 7.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm Belford Northumberland NE70 7HP 01669 838284 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 9.54 miles


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Coquet Vets
Forsyth House Percy Drive Amble Northumberland NE65 0FP 01665525250 info@coquetvets.co.uk Website 9.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.33 miles £2 For Car Park.

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 6.37 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 what3words compress.heavy.absent

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 8.75 miles

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 10.02 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
. NE65 7PX 10.86 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.

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Druridge Bay Country Park
Excellent Country Park To Walk The Dog, Just South Of Amble. There Are Also Recreation Sports Carried Out On The Lake. Picnic's And Rangers Station But No Cafe. Unnamed Road Morpeth Lancashire NE61 5BX 11.56 miles Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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