Welcome to Midgeholme

Midgeholme is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The River Esk runs through the village, providing a picturesque setting for visitors and locals alike.

The village of Midgeholme has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. There are several ancient sites in the area, including a Roman fort and a medieval castle. The village also played an important role in the Industrial Revolution, with several mills and factories located in the area. Today, Midgeholme is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of tradition.

Despite its small size, Midgeholme has plenty to offer visitors. There are several pubs and restaurants in the village, serving traditional Cumbrian cuisine and locally brewed ale. The surrounding countryside is perfect for hiking and cycling, with several scenic trails and paths to explore. The village also hosts several annual events and festivals, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Midgeholme is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hallbankgate Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Hutton	Hallbankgate Brampton Cumbria CA8 2NJ 01697746237 School Website
Greenhead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Glenton	Greenhead Brampton Northumberland CA8 7HB 01697747347 School Website
Gilsland C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rob Blake	Gilsland Brampton Cumbria CA8 7AA 01697747302 School Website
Haltwhistle Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Drake	Park Avenue Haltwhistle NE49 9BA 1434320467 School Website
Lanercost C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Wilkinson	Lanercost Brampton Cumbria CA8 2HL 0 169772702 School Website
Castle Carrock School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Anna Carroll	Castle Carrock Brampton Cumbria CA8 9LU 01228670393 School Website
Brampton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Clark	Sawmill Lane Brampton Cumbria CA8 1BZ 01697742158 School Website
William Howard School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kath Pigdon	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 1AR 01697745700 School Website
Kirby Moor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Blaylock	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 2AB 1697742598
Lees Hill C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Stobbart	Lees Hill Brampton Cumbria CA8 2BB 0 169772577 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 5.07 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 5.55 Miles

Bardon Mill Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY 9.30 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 11.10 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 11.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Turnbull Taxis 01434 320105 36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS 4.65 Miles
Sproul Taxis 01434 321064 28 Central Drive, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AX 4.97 Miles
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 7.01 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 7.04 Miles
Alston Taxis 07990 593855 Middle Fell Guest House, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LD 10.03 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 11.24 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 12.72 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi 01434 688808 Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU 13.16 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 13.76 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 13.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Midgeholme D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halton Lea Gate Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tindale Fell (Sdc) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Lambley D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herdley Bank - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowfoot - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanehead Coanwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coal Fell D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eals Slaggyford D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossgates D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Village - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnstone D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Head D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallbankgate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haltwhistle Medical Group 01434 320077	The Health Centre Greencroft Avenue Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9AP
White Lion	17 High Cross Street Brampton CA8 1RP
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX

Local Stores

Main Street
Main Street
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 9AH
01434 321188
Store Website
5.14 miles

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SPAR Low Row
Low Row Service Station
Low Row
Brampton
CA8 2JE
01697 746 344
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HN 01434 320705 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 5.03 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 7.24 miles
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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 7.66 miles

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Old Stone Vets
6 Skelgillside Nenthead Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3TR 01434 381792 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 9.50 miles

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Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 11.73 miles


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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9EQ 01434 700060 Website 11.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 6.02 miles Brampton

Location what3words pleaser.inform.motel

Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming. A69 Brampton CA8 1SZ 7.47 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

Location what3words udder.dreading.scoots

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 8.33 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor Sidings Is The Site Of A Once Busy And Grimy Steam Locomotive Depot, Now Echoes To The Sound Of Nature. Although Hidden By The Creeping Blanket Of Vegetation, You Can Still Get A Glimpse Of The Old Turntable And The Floor Of The Old Engine Sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot Once Drew Schoolboys From All Around Carlisle And Beyond, To Marvel At The Spectacle Of Steam. 6 Kingmoor Rd Carlisle Lancashire CA3 9PZ 15.59 miles

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Chesters Roman Fort
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage) And Through The Parish Of Humshaugh, In Northumberland. NE46 4EU 18.17 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway. NE48 1AA 18.49 miles Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.

Weather Forecast

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11°C	9.3°C	8.2°C	6.9°C	8.3°C	14.8°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	21.1°C	15.8°C	13.4°C
Feels Like	10.1°C	8°C	6.3°C	5.3°C	6.6°C	14.3°C	20°C	22.9°C	23.3°C	20.6°C	15.3°C	12.6°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	9.7°C	8°C	6.7°C	8.8°C	14.4°C	18.8°C	21.1°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	16.1°C	14.1°C
Feels Like	10.5°C	8.2°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	7.2°C	13.8°C	18.7°C	21.1°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	15.9°C	13.3°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	12.6°C	11.7°C	10.9°C	10.1°C	12.9°C	16.4°C	19.5°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.8°C	20.2°C	16.4°C
Feels Like	11.7°C	10.7°C	9.9°C	9.1°C	12.4°C	16.3°C	19.5°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.8°C	20.2°C	16°C

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