Featherstone
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.947, -2.502 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 67 61 |
Featherstone is a small, rural parish in Northumberland, tucked into a gently rolling agricultural landscape beside the valley of the River South Tyne. The area is punctuated by the long-standing presence of Featherstone Castle and a scattering of stone farmhouses and cottages; quiet lanes and riverside paths make it a pleasant stop for walkers exploring the nearby uplands and the corridor of Hadrian's Wall.
Historically the parish developed around the castle and local farming, and today its economy remains largely agricultural with a modest contribution from tourism and rural enterprises - occasional events and private hire at the castle bring visitors, but the community is still small and close-knit. The mix of historic buildings, river scenery and proximity to towns such as Haltwhistle gives it the understated, timeless character typical of Northumberland's quieter parishes.
Postcode districts covering Featherstone
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Hartleyburn Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Haltwhistle Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Coanwood Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Greenhead Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Thirlwall Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Gilsland Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Midgeholme Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Melkridge Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Upper Denton Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Nether Denton Parish 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Waterhead Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Featherstone
NE49 0PE, NE49 0JD, NE49 0JE, NE49 0JW, NE49 0PA, NE49 0PB, NE49 0JJ, NE49 0HZ, NE49 0JL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 32.7 miles52.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 52.4 miles84.3 km
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Featherstone Ad
- Centre of Britain Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Greenhead Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Howard Arms 9.3 miles15 km
- Alston House Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Langley Castle Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
Local points of interest
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 18.9 miles30.4 km