Welcome to Colwell

Colwell is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy a peaceful and quiet lifestyle. Colwell is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to explore the local attractions.

One of the main attractions in Colwell is the beach. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand that is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals and seabirds. Visitors can take a walk along the beach and enjoy the stunning views of the North Sea. There are also several cafes and restaurants located near the beach where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Another popular attraction in Colwell is the historic castle. The castle was built in the 12th century and is now a popular tourist destination. Visitors can take a tour of the castle and learn about its history and the people who lived there. The castle is also home to a museum that displays artifacts from the castle's past. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside from the castle's battlements.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 16.4°C

Feels Like: 16.4°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Chollerton Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Hazel Davey	Station Road Barrasford Hexham Northumberland NE48 4AA 01434681572 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
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
Wark Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Boucetla	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS 01434230247 School Website
Beaufront First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Eileen Daniel	Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY 01434602903 School Website
Newbrough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Trotter	Fourstones Hexham Northumberland NE47 5AQ 1434674284 School Website
Corbridge Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Ms Adele Brown	Cow Lane Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5HX 01434632191 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
Corbridge Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Suzanne Hart	St Helen's Lane Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5JQ 01434632534 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 7.02 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 7.76 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 9.54 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 9.65 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 10.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 3.31 Miles
Advanced Taxis 01434 606565 Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 6.72 Miles
Budget Taxis 01434 606332 Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 6.72 Miles
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 6.97 Miles
Batey's Taxis 01434 602500 Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 6.99 Miles
Corbridge Village Taxi 01434 634006 Roman Way, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JN 6.99 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis 01434 600600 17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 7.19 Miles
Ecocabs 01434 600600 17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 7.19 Miles
Aaa Airport Transfers Corbridge 01434 600600 17C Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 7.19 Miles
Acomb Taxis 01434 605068 44A Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PQ 7.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Colwell - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swinburne - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrasford Park - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Haughton Castle - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunnerton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Orchard View - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tone Inn Birtley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The George Hotel - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Bavington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lincoln Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp 01434 681281	Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp The Surgery, Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BU
The Surgery (Wark)	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Hexham
Euro Garages Hexham Bridge End S.S
Rotary Way
Bridge End
Hexham
NE46 4DL
Store Website
6.7 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 6.85 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 6.85 miles
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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HJ 01434 602703 enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk Website 7.17 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 7.20 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5BE 01434 632033 info@westwaysvets.com Website 7.23 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd
The Old Police Station Fountain View Bellingham Northumberland NE48 2BS 01434 220330 bellingham@orchardhousevets.com Website 8.41 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 4.04 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

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 9.05 miles

Location what3words grins.giggled.aquatic

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 13.66 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 15.71 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

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 15.89 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

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 15.92 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

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	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	21.5°C	20.3°C	19.4°C	19.1°C	22.3°C	24.9°C	25.8°C	25.8°C	25.3°C	24.8°C	23.5°C	22°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.3°C	19.4°C	19.1°C	23.2°C	26.5°C	27.5°C	27.4°C	27°C	26.6°C	25.6°C	22°C

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Temp	21.3°C	20.3°C	19.2°C	18°C	20.7°C	23.9°C	26.2°C	27.6°C	27.4°C	25.9°C	24.6°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	21.3°C	20.3°C	19.2°C	18°C	20.7°C	25.4°C	27.6°C	29°C	28.9°C	27.4°C	26.3°C	24.3°C

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	21.4°C	19.8°C	18.3°C	17.1°C	20.8°C	26.8°C	30.6°C	32.2°C	32.5°C	29.2°C	24.8°C	22.6°C
Feels Like	21.4°C	19.8°C	18.3°C	17.1°C	20.8°C	26.7°C	29.4°C	30.5°C	30.5°C	28.1°C	25.4°C	24°C

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