Welcome to Cowpen

Cowpen is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Blyth and is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Cowpen Tower, which was built in the 18th century and served as a lookout tower during the Napoleonic Wars. The tower is now a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its historic buildings, Cowpen is also known for its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The nearby Cowpen Woodland Park is a great place to explore the local flora and fauna, with a number of walking trails and picnic areas available for visitors to enjoy.

Despite its small size, Cowpen is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including shops, cafes, and pubs, and hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. Whether you're looking to explore the local history, enjoy the great outdoors, or simply relax and soak up the village atmosphere, Cowpen is a great place to visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
The Blyth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Donna Park	Chase Farm Drive Blyth Northumberland NE24 4JP 01670798100 School Website
Malvin's Close Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deb Ward	Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way Malvin's Close Academy Blyth Northumberland NE24 5BL 1670354082 School Website
Horton Grange Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Irving	Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 4RE 01670353503 School Website
The Dales School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Fisher	Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 4RE 01670352556 School Website
Morpeth Road Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Deb Ward	Bates Avenue Blyth Northumberland NE24 5TQ 01670351713 School Website
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Johnstone	Claremont Terrace Blyth Northumberland NE24 2LE 1670352919 School Website
Bede Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Miss Andrew Thelwell	Sixth Avenue Blyth Northumberland NE24 2SY 01670545111 School Website
Newsham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Anne-Marie Armstrong-Ducat	Warwick Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 4NX 01670353124 School Website
New Delaval Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Struthers	Delaval Gardens New Delaval Blyth Northumberland NE24 4DA 01670353255 School Website
Croftway Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Ward	William Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2HP 1670353258 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cramlington Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX 3.48 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 5.61 Miles

Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 6.36 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 8.68 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 10.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Diamond Private Hire Ltd 01670 353535 17G Spencer Rd, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TG 0.73 Miles
Phoneix Taxis 01670 540222 Phoenix House/5 Station St, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1ET 1.03 Miles
Phoenix Taxis And Minicoaches 01670 797979 5 Station Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1ET 1.03 Miles
Union Taxis And Private 01670 540340 6 Parsons Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BN 1.12 Miles
Union Private Hire 01670 540340 6 Parsons St, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BN 1.12 Miles
A1 Wanzbek - Grooma's Private Hire Taxis 01670 828828 3 Knox Close, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5LH 1.45 Miles
24 7 Private Hire 01670 822245 3 Ravensworth Ter, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JW 1.74 Miles
G B Hire 01670 822021 6 Chatsworth Dr, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5YS 2.02 Miles
Bedlington Cars 01670 810900 The Gatehouse, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DD 2.07 Miles
A To B Private Hire 01670 530530 Barrington Industrial Estate, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DQ 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brierly Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Riverside Ind Est Parcel Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marine Medical Group 01670 544125	Marine Medical Group The Hlth Ctr, Thoroton St Blyth Northumberland NE24 1DX
Railway Medical Group 01670 542630	Gatacre Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1HD
Station Medical Group	Gatacre Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1HD
Railway Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gatacre Street Blyth NE24 1HD
Railway Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gatacre Street Blyth NE24 1HD

Local Stores

New Delaval
2-6 Newcastle Road
Newsham New Delaval
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 4AS
01670 363302
Store Website
0.91 miles

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SPAR Blyth
19 Brierley Road
Cowpen Estate
Blyth
NE24 5PP
01670 362322
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Blyth Valley Retail Park Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 5TP 01670 369918 blyth@jollyes.co.uk 0.54 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 52-54 Bridge Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2AP 01670 363607 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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St Clair Veterinary Care
The Steamboat 87 Bridge Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AE 01670 457271 info@stclairvetcare.com Website 1.39 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 74 Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AB 01670 824745 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 2.16 miles
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Bedlington Vets4pets Ltd
Ridge Farm Netherton Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6DZ bedlington@vets4pets.com 2.87 miles

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Ayres Veterinary Centre
3 West Farm Court Station Road Cramlington Northumberland NE23 1AX 01670 713623 jan.dunn@cvsvets.com 3.19 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cambois Beach
Hugely Popular Beach For Dog Walkers During Low Tide. Not As Busy As Other Local Beaches Either. There Are Two Dog Friendly Pubs Either End Of The Beach And Several Car Parks Allowing You To Decide On How Long You Want To Walk. The Bucca Blyth NE24 1SJ 2.33 miles

Location what3words fruit.ended.vanish

Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach. Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage 1 Links Rd Blyth NE24 3PH 2.44 miles

Location what3words care.renew.itself

Choppington Woods
Choppington Woods Lovely Woodland Walk Briar Cl Choppington Lancashire NE62 5SF 3.32 miles

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Plessey Woods Park
Incredibly Popular Area For Fellow Dog Walkers. Peaceful And Lovley Little Art Touches Around The Forrest. There A Few Routes You Can Take In The Forrest Depending On Your Preference. Incredibly Large Forest With Picnic Area And Toilets On Site With Free Parking Also. 35 Shields Rd Hartford Bridge Bedlington Lancashire NE22 6AN 3.64 miles

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Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 6.41 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 7.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	6.5°C	5.4°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	4.7°C	9.9°C	15.1°C	18.6°C	19.5°C	16.7°C	15.7°C	13.2°C
Feels Like	4.7°C	4.7°C	4.1°C	2.2°C	2.8°C	8.3°C	14.7°C	18.5°C	19.5°C	16.7°C	15.7°C	12.4°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.8°C	14.9°C	14.8°C	14.6°C	14.6°C	14.9°C	15.4°C	16.2°C	16.5°C	16.2°C	16.1°C	15.7°C
Feels Like	14.6°C	14.6°C	14.3°C	14°C	13.9°C	14.4°C	15.3°C	16.1°C	16.5°C	16.2°C	16.1°C	15.7°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	15.4°C	15.6°C	16.1°C	16.7°C	17.4°C	18.2°C	19.2°C	19°C	17.6°C	15.6°C	14.6°C	14.8°C
Feels Like	15.4°C	15.6°C	16.1°C	16.7°C	17.4°C	18.2°C	19.2°C	19°C	17.3°C	14.7°C	13.3°C	14°C

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