Welcome to Acomb

Acomb is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles west of Hexham and has a population of around 1,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Acomb has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and a medieval church that dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Acomb is St. John the Baptist Church. This beautiful medieval church is located in the heart of the village and is a popular destination for visitors. The church has a rich history and features a number of interesting architectural details, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Inside, visitors can admire the beautiful stained glass windows and the impressive organ, which was built in 1897.

Acomb is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The Rat Inn is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm welcome and a range of delicious food and drink. The village also has a primary school, a community centre, and a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Acomb is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Acomb First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Williamson	Bishops Hill Main Street Acomb Hexham Northumberland NE46 4PL 01434603870 School Website
The Sele First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Mcvittie	The Sele Hexham Northumberland NE46 3QZ 01434602808 School Website
Queen Elizabeth High School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Atkins	Whetstone Bridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 3JB 1434610300 School Website
Hexham Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Atkins	Whetstone Bridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 3JB 1434610300 School Website
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Oakes	Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EE 1434603791 School Website
Beaufront First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Eileen Daniel	Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY 01434602903 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Wood	Highford Lane Hexham Northumberland NE46 2DD 1434605124 School Website
Hexham Priory School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Burns	Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1UY 1434605021 School Website
Hexham East First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Justine Overton	Beaufront Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1JD 01434603467 School Website
Humshaugh Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jude Long	Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4AA 01434681408 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 1.48 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 4.01 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 5.60 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 6.24 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 8.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 1.28 Miles
Budget Taxis 01434 606332 Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 1.31 Miles
Advanced Taxis 01434 606565 Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 1.31 Miles
Batey's Taxis 01434 602500 Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 1.44 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis 01434 600600 17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 1.56 Miles
Aaa Airport Transfers Corbridge 01434 600600 17C Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 1.56 Miles
Ecocabs 01434 600600 17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 1.56 Miles
Acomb Taxis 01434 605068 44A Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PQ 1.62 Miles
Newbrough Taxi 01434 604442 10 Moonfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EG 1.86 Miles
Webb's Special Occasion Cars 07510 814448 Moonfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EG 1.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Acomb Village - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Hill - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End Cottage - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsgate Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hexham Delivery Office Collection Today available until:13:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warden Bridge End - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glen Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haugh Lane Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Haugh Lane Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Leazes Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tyne Mills Industrial Estate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rowans - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilesgate Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Sele Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hexham Primary Care Centre Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ
The Sele Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hexham Primary Care Centre Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ
Burn Brae Medical Group 01434 603627	Hexham Primary Care Ctr Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ
The Sele Medical Practice 01434 602237	Hexham Primary Care Ctr Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp 01434 681281	Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp The Surgery, Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BU

Local Stores

Hexham - West Street
West Street
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3BH
01434 609069
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Hexham
Euro Garages Hexham Bridge End S.S
Rotary Way
Bridge End
Hexham
NE46 4DL
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
The Surgeries Tyne Green Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 608999 enquiries@smvc.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 1.60 miles
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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HJ 01434 602703 enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk Website 1.69 miles
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Intake Veterinary Services Ltd
Peterel Field Business Village Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2JT 01434 606033 vets@intakevets.com Website 3.03 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5BE 01434 632033 info@westwaysvets.com Website 3.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.88 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 11.39 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Bolam Lake
Bolam Lake Is A Great Dog Walk, There's A Lake (Obviously) With A Well Maintained Path Around It, Some Great Wooded Areas And Some Open Grassy Areas. Great For A Picnic As Well. Parking Is £1.40-2.80, And There Are Toilets. Very Dog Friendly. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.36 miles

Location what3words grins.giggled.aquatic

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 13.65 miles

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Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 13.82 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 15.78 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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