HistoryHidden gem
Brinkburn Priory
Rothbury, North East England
A roofed 12th-century church in a bend of the River Coquet, reached by a short woodland walk.
- Price
- English Heritage entry
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
Brinkburn is an Augustinian priory restored in the 19th century, and its main church is still intact inside. You walk down a wooded path to reach it. It feels remote and peaceful, with the river curling around the grounds.
Good to know
- Check English Heritage opening
- Pack a picnic for the riverside lawns
- Best time
- Spring or autumn
- Open
- Roughly April to October
- Getting there
- Single-track lane, small car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
Know what the drive costs
Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and plans the stops.
Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads
