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Otterburn, Northumberland Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Otterburn, Northumberland

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Otterburn, Northumberland history

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The name simply means otter stream, a stream frequented by otters (Old English otor + brunna) Otterburn was the site of a major battle in 1388 between English and Scottish armies. The engagement is the subject of the English Ballad of Chevy Chase.

Otterburn, Northumberland landmarks

Otterburn Hall, now a hotel, is a Neo-Elizabethan structure, built in 1870 for Lord James Douglas. The “Percy Cross” stands within a small plantation, half a mile north of the village. The English army of 8,000 men followed Sir Henry Percy into battle against the Scots, led by James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas.

You can visit Otterburn, Northumberland places with Walkfo Otterburn, Northumberland to hear history at Otterburn, Northumberland’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Otterburn, Northumberland has 8 places to visit in our interactive Otterburn, Northumberland map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Otterburn, Northumberland, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Otterburn, Northumberland places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Otterburn, Northumberland & the surrounding areas.

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8 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Otterburn, Northumberland places to visit

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Otterburn, Northumberland has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Otterburn, Northumberland’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Otterburn, Northumberland’s information audio spots:

Redesdale Redesdale is a valley in the western part of Northumberland, in northeast England. This area includes the River Rede, a tributary of the River North Tyne. A portion of the area to the west and north of Otterburn now forms part of the Northumberlands National Park.

Otterburn, Northumberland Otterburn is 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne on the banks of the River Rede. It lies within the Cheviot Hills about 16 miles (26 km) from the Scottish border. The village is at the heart of Redesdale, a Northumbrian upland valley.

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