Welcome to Rock

Rock Northumberland is a small village located in the northern part of England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy a peaceful and quiet lifestyle. The village has a rich history and is known for its connection to the fishing industry.

One of the main attractions of Rock Northumberland is its beautiful beaches. The village is home to several beaches that are popular with tourists and locals alike. The beaches are known for their clean and clear waters, making them ideal for swimming, surfing, and other water sports. The beaches are also surrounded by stunning cliffs and rock formations, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors.

In addition to its beaches, Rock Northumberland is also known for its rich history. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks that date back to the medieval period. These include the ruins of a castle that was built in the 12th century, as well as several churches and other buildings that have been preserved over the years. Visitors to the village can take guided tours of these historic sites, learning about the village's past and its role in the history of England.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
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
Swansfield Park First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Smith	The Avenue Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1UL 01665602267 School Website
Hipsburn First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr K Moloney	Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PX 01665830210 School Website
Seahouses First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vickie Allen	Main Street North Sunderland Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7UE 01665720444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chathill [Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE 4.30 Miles

Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 5.99 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 15.02 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 16.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 4.66 Miles
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 4.72 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 4.76 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 4.97 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 4.98 Miles
C And R Private Hire 01665 602460 21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW 5.22 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 Steppey Ln, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PU 6.01 Miles
Alnmouth Station Taxis 01665 714555 42-44 Northumberland Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RA 6.57 Miles
Alnmouth Private Hire 01665 830096 5 Peases Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RU 6.71 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 11 Argyle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2SB 6.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rock Village - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rennington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stamford - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Falloden - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christon Bank - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Doxford Farm - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greyfield Estate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Embleton Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Charlton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunstanheads - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doxford Hall - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Charlton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunton House - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunstan - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Embleton Surgery	West Field Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XZ
Longhoughton Surgery	4-6 Portal Place Longhoughton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3JN
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
Boulmer Medical Centre	Boulmer Medical Centre Boulmer Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3JF

Local Stores

Longhoughton - Burnside
Burnside
Longhoughton
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3JQ
01665 577025
Store Website
3.89 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
15.7 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 4.60 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 4.67 miles

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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 4.76 miles

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Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm Belford Northumberland NE70 7HP 01669 838284 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 8.20 miles


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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 9.30 miles
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Coquet Vets
Forsyth House Percy Drive Amble Northumberland NE65 0FP 01665525250 info@coquetvets.co.uk Website 11.18 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 3.41 miles £2 For Car Park.

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 3.59 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.

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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 6.02 miles

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 11.77 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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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 13.16 miles Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble

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Druridge Bay
Amazing Beach Walk, There's A Visitors Centre With Toilets, Basic Refreshments Etc. Definitely Dog Friendly, Lots Of Other Dogs There At All Times Of The Year. Parking Is £1.40 For Two Hours Or £2.80 For Longer. Flat Beach With Lots Of Space, But There Are Steps Down To The Beach, So It's Not Really Suitable For Wheelchairs Etc. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	-14.5°C	-15.4°C	-16.9°C	-17.8°C	-18.3°C	-15.2°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-6.9°C	-8.7°C	-10.6°C	-11.8°C
Feels Like	-21.9°C	-23.2°C	-25.5°C	-26.7°C	-27.4°C	-23.3°C	-18.4°C	-14.9°C	-12.7°C	-13.5°C	-14.7°C	-15.5°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-12.7°C	-13.3°C	-13.8°C	-13.9°C	-13.3°C	-9.3°C	-6.9°C	-4.3°C	-3.2°C	-3.6°C	-3.8°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-16.3°C	-16.8°C	-17.3°C	-15.4°C	-13.7°C	-11.3°C	-10.1°C	-7.6°C	-6.1°C	-6°C	-6.2°C	-7.9°C

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Temp	-4.3°C	-4.5°C	-5.3°C	-6.3°C	-4.7°C	-1.9°C	1.1°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	2.6°C	0.3°C	-2.4°C
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