Haltwhistle

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County - Northumberland | Map
Tel code: 01434 | code search
Postcode: NE49 | code search
Population: 3800
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Birthplace of:
Nicholas Ridley
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Hauntings and Ghosts:
Bellister’s Mauled Minstrel
Folk Customs:
Allendale Tar Barrel Carrying
Northumberland Clog Dancing
Shrovetide Football at Alnwick

Haltwhistle Events

April
Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival

July
Haltwhistle Town Carnival & Garden Party

Latest reviews

The Wallace Arms
"Real Fires x2 , newly refurbished , very clean, good disabled access, clean fresh toilets, Traditional Country pub feel, NO bandit or dukebox. Darts and Quoits played here, well worth ..." More

Manor House Inn
"The accommodation, service and food were very nice. The language used by people drinking in the bar was not .

Date visited: 27 February 2011 ..." More

Kellah Farm B&B
"Had a lovely one night here in a gorgeous room with awesome views (and a lush sunset thrown in) Our daughter loved the farm setting and the swings in the garden. ..." More

Travel Tip

"for walking Hadrian's Wall its best to start in the west and have the wind on your back don't plan too long a day some parts are very strenuous ..." More

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Latest reviews | Events in Haltwhistle | 10 Places to Stay

Sixteen miles west of Hexham in Northumberland, lies the small village of Haltwhistle, on the A69 from Newcastle to Carlisle. Lying within a large ecclesiastical parish of the same name, the area has been populated since Roman times and the village itself is mentioned in the Domesday book as Haut Whysile which means ‘high boundary’. The parish church Holy Cross has a 7th century water stoup, believed to have been used by St.Paulinus. William the Lion of Scotland apparently mentioned the church in a grant in 1178 to the Abbey of Arbroath. Edward 1 granted a charter to the town in 1306 on his way to fight the Scots and the market is still held on Thursdays to this day. Subject to many border raids, a castle and several houses were constructed as defence but the castle has long since disappeared and the houses, Haltwhistle Bastle, which were at the bottom of Castle hill have now been demolished. The remains of a pele tower can be found in a hotel in the market place. In the 1830’s, the railway replaced plans to build a canal between Newcastle and Carlisle with a station at Haltwhistle. Population grew and the industries of mining, farming, woolen mills and brickworks sprang up all around. Today, it is popular with tourists en route to exploring Hadrian’s Wall.

Attraction

South Tyne Trail

Camping

Hadrian's Wall Camping & Caravan Site

Cottage

Ald White Craig Farm
Rowan Cottage

Dentist

Haltwhistle Dental Health

Doctor

Haltwhistle Medical Group

Inn

Manor House Inn

Market

Haltwhistle Market

Pub and Bar

Black Bull
Manor House Inn
Mile Castle Inn
New Inn
Spotted Cow Inn
The Milecastle Inn
The Wallace Arms

Restaurant

Fort Restaurant
Haltwhistle Tandoori
Manor House Inn
Mile Castle Inn

School

Haltwhistle County First School

South Tynedale Middle School

Self-Catering

Ald White Craig Farm

Solicitor

Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors

Taxi

Sproul Taxis

Places to Stay near Haltwhistle

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Manor House Inn (0.08 miles)

Manor House Inn
Pub/Restaurant with 6 B&B letting rooms located in the centre of Haltwhistle.
Perfectly located for visiting Hadrian's Wall.
Contact us direct for best available room rates. ... More
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Ashcroft Guesthouse (0.09 miles)

Ashcroft Guesthouse
We have eight first floor en-suite guest rooms all with power shower and some also with a bath; along with the usual refinements. We have a family suite available and for special occasions; we have ... More | visit website
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Chare Close B&B (0.23 miles)

Chare Close B&B
Chare Close Bed and Breakfast, originally built in 1820 is situated at the Town Foot area of Haltwhistle. Haltwhistle is the "Centre of Britain" and town foot is the site of the original town. Chare ... More | visit website
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Ald White Craig Farm (0.52 miles)

Ald White Craig Farm
Ald White Craig Farm has five self contained holiday cottages within tastefully converted farm buildings. Situated on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, it makes an ideal base for walking, cycling, exploring Hadrian's Wall, ... More | visit website
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Milecastle Inn (1.22 miles)

Milecastle Inn
The Milecastle Inn is located in one of the most important areas along the Roman Wall. With a view to Hadrian’s Wall only 500 metres from the door our comfortable cottages are set in the ... More
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Wydon Farm B&B (1.66 miles)

Wydon Farm B&B
Wydon Farm is a 366 acre working farm, on the National Trust Bellister estate. Luxurious barn conversion accommodating three rooms all en suite. ... More | visit website
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Melkridge Farm Bed & Breakfast (1.94 miles)

Melkridge Farm Bed & Breakfast
Make your visit to Northumberland more memorable by staying at Melkridge Farm for bed and breakfast. Melkridge Farm is a traditional farm house set in tranquil surroundings in the South Tyne Valley just 2 miles ... More | visit website
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Vallum Lodge (2.98 miles)

Vallum Lodge
Situated within an acre of grounds in the Northumberland National Park, Vallum lodge is just over half a mile from the most beautiful section of Hadrians Wall. Ann and Eric Lock would love to ... More | visit website
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Saughy Rigg Farm (3.23 miles)

Saughy Rigg Farm
Saughy Rigg Farm is magnificently situated about half a mile north of Hadrian's Wall. It is an ideal base for a walking holiday on Hadrian`s Wall National Trail. ... More | visit website
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Holmhead Guest House (3.32 miles)

Holmhead Guest House
The Clarkes welcome you to Holmhead, a former farmhouse which stands uniquely on the foundations of Hadrian's wall and was built in 1800 from stones taken from this World Heritage Monument to provide a farmhouse. ... More | visit website

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