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About Hartburn

This is a wonderful place to be, especially on a bright summer day when the sun beats down relentlessly. For all around are cooling, dramatic waterfalls dropping down to the Hart Burn from which the village takes its name.

At the heart of the village lies the lovely church of St.Andrew. Said to date from the 13th-century, the church shows early masons marks, beautiful carvings, banners from the Napoleonic Wars and Florentine lamps. Light streams through the arched windows, dappling walls and floor in differing shades. The overall effect is of peace and cool serenity. In the shaded churchyard interspersed between the grass are graves and tombs of several centuries.

A place of interest to all visitors is Hartburn Glebe Woodland, managed and cared for by the Woodland Trust. Here there is a rich variety of woodland species following the lie of the River Hart Burn. The area is designated as of Great Landscape Value and is home to red squirrels and otters as well as to a wonderful array of rare and beautiful wild plants and flowers. There is a grotto, a sandstone bridge and lots of quiet walkways. It is an ancient woodland which is surrounded mostly by gentle arable fields and pastureland grazed by sleepy cattle.

Like almost everywhere in Northumberland, Hartburn lies in a superb secluded position between the undulating countryside of Meldon Park and Scots Gap. It is twice blessed being twix the River's Hart Burn and Wansbeck thus offering a fascinating landscape with a wide variety of stunning scenery.

Walking, fishing, cycling and boating are popular visitor past-times. A short distance to the north lie Rothley Lakes and Fontburn Reservoir, both have immense natural appeal with a wealth of nature, either destination makes an interesting day trip for all ages. For those wishing to spend time in the region there is an excellent choice of accommodation, good pubs and restaurants and plenty of visitor attractions. The North Northumberland Heritage Coast is within easy driving distance.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Hartburn

Bolam Lake Country Park(2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction S)Pictures
Wallington Hall(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction W)Pictures
Belsay Hall & Gardens(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)Pictures
Mitford Castle(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)Pictures
Lordenshaw(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N)Pictures
Cragside(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction N)Pictures
Plessey Woods Country Park(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)Pictures
Wansbeck Country Park(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E)Pictures
Bedlington Country Park(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)Pictures
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)Pictures
Druridge Bay Country Park(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NE)Pictures
Prudhoe Castle(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction S)Pictures
Chesters Roman Fort (Cilvrnvm)(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SW)Pictures
Blyth East Pier Head Lighthouse(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)Pictures
Callaly Castle(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction N)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Hartburn

Bolam, in the county of Northumberland (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction S)
This is an historic village, it took its name from a Baron de Bolam in the 13th century.
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Morpeth, in the county of Northumberland (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)
Hidden in the spacious Northumberland countryside where centuries ago the towns and villages of this vast region were the scene of border raids and skirmishes, lies the busy market town of Morpeth.
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Elsdon, in the county of Northumberland (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)
In this gentle setting the village, with its scattering of 18th-century properties around a picturesque village green, is the perfect example of English village life.
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Thropton, in the county of Northumberland (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N)
This pretty village straggles the banks of the sparkling River Coquet. It is a lively invigorating place, lying amidst the stunning countryside of Simonside, a 1,409 foot high peak.
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, in the county of Northumberland (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction E)
The bay is a major attraction, often lively with fishing cobbles and pleasure craft, it is also a haven for sun-bathers.
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Blyth, in the county of Northumberland (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction E)
An attractive old place, with a long seafaring history, the port of Blyth is believed to date back to the 12th-century.
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Chollerford, in the county of Northumberland (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)
Chollerford is a delightful village destination. It is a popular base for tourists visiting Hadrian's Wall and Chester Fort. ...
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Corbridge, in the county of Northumberland (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SW)
Marvellous resort town, lying in a peaceful favoured position on the River Tyne, yet within easy reach of the heaving city of Newcastle.
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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW)
The village of Netherton nestles in the wild countryside beneath the southern slopes of the Cheviot Hills on the fringe of the Northumberland National Park.
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Wall, in the county of Northumberland (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction SW)
The village of Wall lies in the high uplands of Northumberland in spacious countryside bordered by the rivers South Tyne and North Tyne, close to Chester's Fort on historic Hadrian's Wall.
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Bellingham, in the county of Northumberland (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction W)
The market town of Bellingham sits on one of Northumberland's prettiest stretches of water, the north bank of the River North Tyne.
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Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)
Sparkling in high summer and tinged with frosty thin ice in winter, the River Coquet makes its final loop before entering the sea at Amble.
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Alwinton, in the county of Northumberland (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction NW)
Alwinton occupies a lovely position in a hollow of the Cheviot Hills where the waters of the Alwin and the Coquet Rivers meet.
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Newcastle upon Tyne, a Historic City in the county of Tyne & Wear (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction SE)
This important City was known as Pons Aelii in Roman times; the Romans built the first bridge over the River Tyne, it was guarded...
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Seaton Sluice, in the county of Northumberland (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction E)
For centuries salt had been panned in the region, at this time the village was known as Hartley Pans, but this appears to have changed following the building of a harbour with a sluice at the harbour mouth.
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Nearby travel help

Morpeth Station(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)
Pegswood Station(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)
Newcastle International Airport(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE)
New Bridge Street(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)
A1(M) Junction 65(21.8 miles, 35.1 km, direction SE)
Teesside International Airport(48.7 miles, 78.4 km, direction S)
Hartburn to London(263.1 miles, 423.3 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Hartburn

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Hartburn center
The Queens Head Hotel(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)
Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)
Longhirst Hall Classic(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction E)
Horton Grange(9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE)
Matfen Hall(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)
Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)
The Otterburn Tower Hotel(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W)
Percy Arms Hotel(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W)
Novotel Newcastle(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)
Metro Inns Newcastle(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)
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