Welcome to Matfen

Matfen is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 15 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including Matfen Hall, a 19th-century country house that has been converted into a luxury hotel and spa. Matfen also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

One of the main attractions in Matfen is the Matfen Hall Golf Course, which is considered one of the best golf courses in the North East of England. The course was designed by renowned golf course architect, James Braid, and features 27 holes set in stunning parkland. The course is open to both members and visitors, and there is also a driving range and a golf academy for those who want to improve their skills.

Another popular attraction in Matfen is the Matfen Estate, which covers over 2,000 acres of land and includes a number of walking and cycling trails. The estate is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, otters, and badgers, and there are also several fishing lakes and ponds. The estate also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Matfen Hall Christmas Market and the Matfen Hall Wedding Showcase.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 21°C

Feels Like: 21°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Stamfordham First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Briddock	Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0NA 01661886358 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
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
Corbridge Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Ms Adele Brown	Cow Lane Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5HX 01434632191 School Website
Beaufront First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Eileen Daniel	Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY 01434602903 School Website
Ovingham Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Bullock	West Road Ovingham Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6DE 1661833215 School Website
Ovingham Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Andrew Hudson	Ovingham Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6DE 1661832581 School Website
Belsay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Blain	Belsay Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE20 0ET 1661881641 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
Prudhoe Castle First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Gibbon	Castle Road Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6PN 1661833122 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 5.71 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 6.32 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 6.45 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 6.72 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 7.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corbridge Village Taxi 01434 634006 Roman Way, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JN 5.21 Miles
Langley Taxis 01434 684658 The Barley Box Dilston Haugh, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5QX 6.20 Miles
K K Kabs 01661 831321 13 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PP 6.60 Miles
Stocksfield Taxis 01661 844700 Kimberley House, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7JH 6.85 Miles
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 6.86 Miles
Gilmore Taxis 01661 833797 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HJ 6.92 Miles
Prudhoe Taxis 01661 833833 3 South Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5JT 6.94 Miles
Tates Taxis 01661 843311 20 Guessburn, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7QR 7.00 Miles
Arran Cabs 01661 830999 21A Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HN 7.00 Miles
Elmslie Taxis 01661 844644 5 New Ridley Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LB 7.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bearl Equine Clinic Limited
Bearl Farm Bywell Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7AJ 01661 842542 suzanne.sharp@bearlequine.co.uk Website 5.08 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5BE 01434 632033 info@westwaysvets.com Website 5.24 miles
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Jim Mclellan Mrcvs &Amp; Associates
Unit 6 &Amp; 7 Dukes Court Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate Low Prudhoe Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6DA 01661 830 022 6.68 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
Station Yard Main Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7NJ 01661 843259 stocksfield@orchardhousevets.com Website 6.71 miles
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman Veterinary 2 Taberna Close Heddon-On-The-Wall Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE15 0BW 01661 854699 blyth.man1@btconnect.com Website 7.12 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 7.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.96 miles

Location what3words grins.giggled.aquatic

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

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 10.69 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 10.88 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 11.66 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 12.15 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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Temp	23°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.2°C	22.8°C	23.8°C	23.9°C	27.9°C	28°C	27°C	26.5°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.2°C	23.2°C	25.9°C	26.1°C	30.7°C	31°C	29.8°C	29.1°C	27.4°C

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

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Temp	23.5°C	22.4°C	22°C	21.7°C	22.3°C	24.1°C	26.6°C	28.2°C	28.5°C	27.5°C	25.8°C	23.5°C
Feels Like	26°C	25°C	22°C	21.7°C	25°C	26.9°C	29.8°C	31.6°C	31.7°C	30.6°C	28.5°C	26°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	23.1°C	22.2°C	21.1°C	20.2°C	22.8°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	26.6°C	26°C	25.2°C	24°C	23.6°C
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