Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Coldstream

Coldstream is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,870 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Wark Castle (3 km), Twizel Castle (7 km) and Etal Castle (10 km).

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

Coldstream at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,870
Coordinates
55.6511° N, 2.2529° W
Places within 50 km
59 (59 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 Coldstream

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coldstream: 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 Coldstream

127 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coldstream. The closest is Wark Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coldstream

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coldstream. The closest is Yeavering Bell (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Coldstream

50 churches within 100 km of Coldstream. The closest is Holy Trinity (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Coldstream

19 museums within 100 km of Coldstream. The closest is Berwick Barracks (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Coldstream

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Coldstream. The closest is Berwick Lighthouse (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Coldstream

13 parks within 100 km of Coldstream. The closest is Hulne Park (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Coldstream

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coldstream
  2. 3 km Wark Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  3. 15 km Ford Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 3 km Etal Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  5. 11 km Norham Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  6. 6 km Twizel Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  7. 7 km Back to Coldstream

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How to reach Coldstream

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coldstream by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage35127Wark Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints950Yeavering Bell (17 km)
    Churches350Holy Trinity (26 km)
    Museums119Berwick Barracks (26 km)
    Beaches & coast513Berwick Lighthouse (26 km)
    Parks113Hulne Park (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Ford Moss Nature Reserve (16 km)
    Treks25Berwickshire Coastal Path (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Marl Loch (70 km)
    Other attractions12St. Abbs Lighthouse (38 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Edinburgh Central Mosque (84 km)
    Waterfalls01Talla Waterfall (93 km)

    Coldstream: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coldstream?

    Wark Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Twizel Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Etal Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Norham Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Ford Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Ford Moss Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 1 museum, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coldstream?

    Wark Castle, about 3 km by road; Twizel Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coldstream?

    Yeavering Bell, about 17 km by road; Halidon Hill (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coldstream?

    Holy Trinity, about 26 km by road; Biddlestone Chapel (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coldstream?

    Start in Coldstream, visit Wark Castle, then Ford Castle, then Etal Castle, then Norham Castle, then Twizel Castle, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coldstream?

    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 Coldstream

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