Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ancroft

Ancroft is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are Haggerston Castle Tower (5 km), Barmoor Castle (7 km) and Berwick Lighthouse (9 km).

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Ancroft, Northumberland
Ancroft, Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ancroft at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.7000° N, 2.0000° W
Places within 50 km
53 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ancroft

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ancroft: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ancroft

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ancroft. The closest is Haggerston Castle Tower (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ancroft

36 churches within 100 km of Ancroft. The closest is Holy Trinity (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ancroft

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ancroft. The closest is Halidon Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ancroft

15 museums within 100 km of Ancroft. The closest is Berwick Barracks (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ancroft

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ancroft. The closest is Berwick Lighthouse (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Ancroft

10 parks within 100 km of Ancroft. The closest is Hulne Park (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ancroft

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ancroft
  2. 7 km Barmoor Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  3. 7 km Haggerston Castle Tower · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 11 km Berwick Lighthouse · beach, Northumberland
  5. 2 km Berwick Barracks · museum, Northumberland
  6. 1 km Holy Trinity · church, Northumberland
  7. 10 km Back to Ancroft

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How to reach Ancroft

    All places near Ancroft by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ancroft by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage30100Haggerston Castle Tower (5 km)
    Churches336Holy Trinity (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Halidon Hill (13 km)
    Museums215Berwick Barracks (10 km)
    Beaches & coast414Berwick Lighthouse (9 km)
    Parks210Hulne Park (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Ford Moss Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Treks13Berwickshire Coastal Path (14 km)
    Other attractions12St. Abbs Lighthouse (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Marl Loch (80 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Edinburgh Central Mosque (99 km)

    Ancroft: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ancroft?

    Haggerston Castle Tower (heritage site, about 5 km), Barmoor Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Berwick Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km), Berwick Barracks (museum, about 10 km), Holy Trinity (church, about 10 km), Berwick Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ancroft?

    53 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ancroft?

    Haggerston Castle Tower, about 5 km by road; Barmoor Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ancroft?

    Holy Trinity, about 10 km by road; St Aidan's Church (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ancroft?

    Halidon Hill, about 13 km by road; Yeavering Bell (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ancroft?

    Start in Ancroft, visit Barmoor Castle, then Haggerston Castle Tower, then Berwick Lighthouse, then Berwick Barracks, then Holy Trinity, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ancroft?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ancroft

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ancroft’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ancroft on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.