Welcome to Great Whittington

Great Whittington is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Pont, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. Great Whittington is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the village, and its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows are a must-see.

The village of Great Whittington is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which offer a range of local and international cuisine. The Rose and Crown is a popular pub in the village, which serves a range of real ales and traditional pub food. The pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the village and its surroundings.

Great Whittington is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are a number of walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is located close to the Northumberland National Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park offers a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching, and is home to a number of rare and endangered species. Visitors to Great Whittington can enjoy the best of both worlds, with easy access to the countryside and all the amenities of a traditional English village.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Corbridge Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Ms Adele Brown	Cow Lane Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5HX 01434632191 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
Beaufront First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Eileen Daniel	Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY 01434602903 School Website
Mowden Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Martin	Newton Stocksfield Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7TP 1661842147 School Website
Stamfordham First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Briddock	Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0NA 01661886358 School Website
Cambian Dilston College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Flatman	Dilston Hall Corbridge NE45 5RJ 1434632692 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
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
Hexham Priory School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Burns	Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1UY 1434605021 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 4.56 Miles

Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 5.70 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 5.82 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 6.66 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 6.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corbridge Village Taxi 01434 634006 Roman Way, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JN 3.93 Miles
Langley Taxis 01434 684658 The Barley Box Dilston Haugh, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5QX 4.88 Miles
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 5.26 Miles
Budget Taxis 01434 606332 Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 5.39 Miles
Advanced Taxis 01434 606565 Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 5.39 Miles
Batey's Taxis 01434 602500 Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 5.70 Miles
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 5.93 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis 01434 600600 17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 5.96 Miles
Aaa Airport Transfers Corbridge 01434 600600 17C Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 5.96 Miles
Ecocabs 01434 600600 17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 5.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Whittington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Matfen - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hadrian Primary Care Alliance 01434 632011	Newcastle Road Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5LG
Corbridge Health Centre 01434 632011	Corbridge Health Centre Newcastle Road Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5LG
12 Grange Road	White Medical Group Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE18 0PF
Stamfordham Surgery	16 Grange Road Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE18 0PF
Albermarle Medical Centre	Albermarle Medical Centre Ouston Near Harlow Hill Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE15 0RF

Local Stores

Corbridge - Hill Street
3-5 Hill Street
Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5AA
01434 632007
Store Website
4.08 miles

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SPAR Corbridge
Bishops Garages Ltd
Spar Store
Main Street
Corbridge
NE45 5LB
01434632068
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5BE 01434 632033 info@westwaysvets.com Website 4.03 miles
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Bearl Equine Clinic Limited
Bearl Farm Bywell Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7AJ 01661 842542 suzanne.sharp@bearlequine.co.uk Website 5.25 miles

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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
The Surgeries Tyne Green Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 608999 enquiries@smvc.co.uk Website 5.68 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 5.68 miles
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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HJ 01434 602703 enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk Website 5.73 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 5.94 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 5.96 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 8.35 miles

Location what3words grins.giggled.aquatic

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 11.26 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 11.45 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 12.60 miles

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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 12.94 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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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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