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 miles30.4 km
- Gateshead 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Wallsend 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Newburn 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Whitley Bay 23.6 miles38 km
- Blyth 19.9 miles32 km
- Cramlington 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Consett 21.8 miles35 km
- Ashington 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Stanley 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Hebburn 24 miles38.7 km
- Tynemouth 24.1 miles38.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bavington Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wallington Demesne Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Capheaton Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Rothley Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Corsenside Parish 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Birtley Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Elsdon Parish 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Chollerton Parish 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Hollinghill Parish 7 miles11.3 km
- Whittington Parish 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Belsay Parish 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Hartburn Parish 7.4 miles11.9 km
Example postcodes in Kirkwhelpington
NE19 2PB, NE19 2PD, NE19 2RY, NE19 2RX, NE19 2RQ, NE19 2PE, NE19 2RD, NE19 2RZ, NE19 2SW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 15.5 miles25 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 50.3 miles81 km
- Hexham Railway Station 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Corbridge Railway Station 12.7 miles20.4 km
Hotels near Kirkwhelpington Ad
- The Beresford Arms 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Battlesteads Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Riverdale Hall Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- The George Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
Local points of interest
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.8 miles19 km
- Cragside Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 13 miles21 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.6 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 14.1 miles22.7 km