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Haltwhistle

Built-up area in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:54.969, -2.463
OS grid ref:NY 70 63
Population:3,791
Dialling code: 01434 (Bellingham)
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Haltwhistle is a small market town in Northumberland, England, often billed as the "centre of Great Britain" and serving as a handy gateway to Hadrian's Wall and the Northumberland National Park. The South Tyne runs through the town and its railway station on the Tyne Valley Line links the area to Newcastle and Carlisle, making it a useful base for walkers and visitors to the region.

The town retains a strong historic character - Roman remains nearby, a medieval market-town pedigree and the legacy of border reivers - and today its economy blends agriculture, small businesses and tourism. Many people pass through Haltwhistle to tackle Hadrian's Wall or long-distance routes such as the Pennine Way, while a modest local arts and community scene and independent shops give the town a friendly, community-minded feel.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 30.9 miles49.8 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 52.1 miles83.8 km
  • Haltwhistle Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
  • Bardon Mill Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km

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Local points of interest

  • Vindolanda Archaeological site 4.3 miles6.9 km
  • Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.6 miles17 km
  • Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Hexham Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.4 km
  • Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 13.5 miles21.8 km
  • Stagshaw House Estate 17.2 miles27.6 km
  • Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 17.2 miles27.7 km
  • Kielder Forest and Water Forest 18.2 miles29.2 km