In the borough or Redcar and Cleveland, in the parish of Skelton and Brotton, lies the small village of Brotton about two and a half miles south east of Saltburn-by-the-sea, fifteen miles east of Middlesbrough in north east England. Listed in the Domesday Book, known in medieval times as Broctune, the village name means literally ‘town on the brow of a hill’. The hill being Warsett Hill, situated on top of the large Huntcliffe, the site of one of many Roman signal stations built to defend against Anglo-Saxon attack. William the Conqueror granted a number of manors to Robert de Brus, Lord of Skelton, of which Brotton was one but it has become somewhat isolated in recent years due to the building of a by-pass in 1998 between the villages of Carlin How and Skelton-in Cleveland. Ironstone was the cause of an increase in population as its discovery brought numerous changes to the village. Former miners homes can mostly be found in the ‘Brickyard’ and ‘Park’ areas of the village. The largest of the mines, Lumpsey Mine, opened during the 1880’s and closed in 1954. During the First World War, it had rail mounted artillery to defend against Zeppelin attack.
Pub and Bar
Green Tree Inn
Queens Arms Hotel
Ship Inn
The Crown
School
Badger Hill Primary School
Kilton Thorpe Special School
St Peter’s Primary School
Warsett School
Shops
Adamson Butchers
Value Grocers
Brotton Seafoods
Spirals Hair Salon
Places to Stay near Brotton
Hunley Hall Golf Club & Hotel (0.36 miles)
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The Arches (0.66 miles)
The Arches offers a relaxing environment and overlooks spectacular views of cliffs and golf course. All the rooms are individually furnished, with ensuite bathrooms.
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The Spa Hotel (1.62 miles)
The Spa Hotel, with 28 restored traditional style en-suite bedrooms, is prominently situated overlooking the sea with unrivalled panoramic views of Hunt Cliff, the North Sea and beautiful surrounding countryside.Enjoy a relaxing drink in Ridley's ... More | visit website
Townend Farm Bed & Breakfast (3.47 miles)
Set in its own grounds at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors National park. Our location provides the ideal opportunity to visit the many fantastic Natural, Historic and Famous places that National park is ... More | visit websiteThe Ship Inn (3.69 miles)
We are a family owned and ran business and strive hard to offer good food, accommodation, live music and events in a relaxing atmosphere. You have a wide selection of food to choose prepared by our ... More
The Fox and Hounds (3.77 miles)
Grinkle Park Hotel (4.54 miles)
Set in 35 acres of unspoilt parkland between the coast and North Yorkshire moors. Perfect location for the 'get away from it all' holiday, wedding and conference.
The entrance hall, with its open fire, echoes the ... More | visit website
Guisborough Hall (4.58 miles)
This elegant grade II listed building is a magnificent country house hotel set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, and just outside the market town of Guisborough. Of the hotel’s 71 bedrooms, 19 ... More | visit website
Staithes Cottages (5.85 miles)
The Central Hotel (6.29 miles)
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