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About Coldstream

This is a small town where centuries ago warring Scottish and English armies forded the River Tweed. The town, with its lovely multi-arched bridge spanning the river forms a natural break in the landscapes between the two countries.

The town is best known as the birthplace of the Coldstream Guards, and their history is depicted in the local museum which also charts the history of Coldstream from 1750. General Monk raised the Coldstream Guards for Cromwell's Army in 1650, this is commemorated by a plaque close to the market place.

Coldstream, amidst the cool green pastures of the Scottish Borderlands is a lovely riverside tourist destination, it is rich in blood curdling history, and the Tweed, its river offers some of the finest salmon and trout fishing in the region. In the gentle, surrounding hills graze the sheep from whose wool is made the tweed for which many Border towns are famous throughout the world.

The town offers plenty to see, it also hosts annual events. Chief of these is Coldstream Civic Week in August when a procession from the town visits Flodden, 3 miles east of the border in England, where the Scot's were defeated in the slaughter of 1513. Also to the east, close to Berwick, is historic Paxton House, renowned for its flowing Palladian lines, magnificent Chippendale furniture and for its Regency picture gallery full of priceless paintings and other beautiful objects. For anyone seeking sporting activities there is golf as well as fishing, tennis, bowling, and riding.

For picturesque walks try the lovely Hirsel Estate, here you can wander at will amongst a vast variety of glorious plantation including stunning banks of late spring and early summer Rhododendrons and Azaleas, lawns spread with lofty trees, and a lake which is a haven for wildlife. The estate has an interesting museum and a craft workshop for gifts and souvenirs.

Coldstream offers many old buildings and places of interest, these include 19th century Heatherslaw Corn Mill and Heatherslaw Light Railway, Lady Waterford Hall and Apple Tree Herb Nursery. Visitors will find plenty of places for refreshment, the town has hotels, inns, restaurants, tea-rooms and shops.

The town is approximately equidistance from the picturesque Northumberland National Park and the hauntingly beautiful Northumberland coast with Lindisfarne and Holy Island. Thus, Coldstream offers the holidaymaker a wealth of opportunities for a visit full of interest amongst historic and beautiful surroundings.

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 Coldstream

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Recommended towns near Coldstream

Ford, in the county of Northumberland (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Kirknewton, in the county of Northumberland (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SE)
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views.
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SE)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the county of Northumberland (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Burnmouth, in the county of Borders (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE)
The delights of Burnmouth belong to when it was a simple fishing harbour where the villagers depended upon the gifts from the sea for their livelihood.
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Lindisfarne, in the county of Northumberland (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction E)
Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can...
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St Abbs, in the county of Borders (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)
In an area of startling prettiness the clear blue waters washing spectacular sandstone cliffs come as no surprise, for this is a coast renowned for it's beauty.
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Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction E)
Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.
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Budle Bay, in the county of Northumberland (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction E)
Budle Bay is a wonderous place, the shallow estuary is almost totally enclosed, and it is used by many species of wildlife as winter roosting territory.
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Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction E)
Bamburgh, is known as the ancient capital of the Northumbrian coast and it is home to probably the finest Castle in England.
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Alwinton, in the county of Northumberland (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction S)
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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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (21.7 miles, 34.9 km, direction SE)
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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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (27.1 miles, 43.6 km, direction SE)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Nearby travel help

Berwick-upon-Tweed Station	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE)
Chathill Station	(22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction E)
M8 Junction 1	(45.3 miles, 72.9 km, direction NW)
Edinburgh Airport	(47.3 miles, 76.1 km, direction NW)
Newcastle International Airport	(48.0 miles, 77.2 km, direction SE)
M9 Junction 1	(48.9 miles, 78.8 km, direction NW)
Coldstream to London	(299.5 miles, 481.9 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Coldstream

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Coldstream center
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)
The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)
Roxburghe Hotel And Golf Course	(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SW)
Tankerville Arms Hotel	(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)
Ryecroft Hotel	(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SE)
Kings Arms Hotel	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel	(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NE)
One Green Hope Guest House	(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW)
Allerton House	(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SW)
The Victoria Hotel	(21.2 miles, 34.2 km, direction E)
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