Kirkwhelpington
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.149, -2.033 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 97 83 |
| Dialling code: | 01830 |
Kirkwhelpington is a small rural village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, set amid rolling farmland and moorland. Its stone-built houses, farmsteads and narrow lanes give a strong sense of traditional countryside and make it popular with walkers and anyone seeking a quieter pace of life.
The community has medieval roots and retains historic buildings including the parish church and former agricultural barns; village life often centres on the village hall and occasional local events. The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by small businesses and rural tourism, and the parish provides a pleasant base for exploring the wider landscapes and heritage of Northumberland.
Postcode districts covering Kirkwhelpington
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 18.9 miles
- Gateshead 22.7 miles
- Wallsend 22.7 miles
- Newburn 16.4 miles
- Whitley Bay 23.6 miles
- Blyth 19.9 miles
- Cramlington 17.9 miles
- Consett 21.8 miles
- Ashington 18.6 miles
- Stanley 23.7 miles
- Hebburn 24 miles
- Tynemouth 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bavington Parish 2.2 miles
- Wallington Demesne Parish 4.1 miles
- Capheaton Parish 4.3 miles
- Rothley Parish 4.4 miles
- Corsenside Parish 4.7 miles
- Birtley Parish 5.5 miles
- Elsdon Parish 5.6 miles
- Chollerton Parish 5.9 miles
- Hollinghill Parish 7 miles
- Whittington Parish 7.2 miles
- Belsay Parish 7.4 miles
- Hartburn Parish 7.4 miles
Example postcodes in Kirkwhelpington
NE19 2AX, NE19 2SX, NE19 2AN, NE19 2RQ, NE19 2PB, NE19 2RX, NE61 4BQ, NE19 2PA, NE19 2PE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 15.5 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 50.3 miles
- Hexham Railway Station 12.4 miles
- Corbridge Railway Station 12.7 miles
Hotels near Kirkwhelpington Ad
- Knowesgate Hotel 2 1.3 miles
- Host & Stay | The Parlour 6.2 miles
- Host & Stay | The Gathering 6.4 miles
- Black Bull Bellingham 8.8 miles
- Bird In Bush Elsdon 6.4 miles
- Battlesteads 4 8.6 miles
- Le Petit Chateau & William de Percy 5 8.1 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 8.2 miles
- George Hotel 9 miles
- Barrasford Arms 7.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 9.5 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.5 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 10.3 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.9 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 10.9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 11.5 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.8 miles
- Cragside Estate 12 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 13 miles
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.9 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 14 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 14.1 miles