Welcome to Spindlestone

Spindlestone is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated near the coast and is known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Spindlestone Tower, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions of Spindlestone is its proximity to the Northumberland coast. The village is just a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the area, including Bamburgh Beach and Beadnell Bay. These beaches are popular with tourists and locals alike, and offer a range of activities, including swimming, surfing, and kiteboarding. The area is also home to a number of wildlife reserves, including the Farne Islands, which are home to a large colony of seabirds.

Despite its small size, Spindlestone has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. There are also a number of community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is also home to a number of sports teams, including a cricket team and a football team, which compete against other local villages. Overall, Spindlestone is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Belford First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Lorna Rainey	West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QD 01668213372 School Website
Seahouses First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vickie Allen	Main Street North Sunderland Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7UE 01665720444 School Website
Ellingham Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Lakey	Ellingham Chathill Northumberland NE67 5ET 01665589233 School Website
Holy Island Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Simpson	Lewins Lane Holy Island Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SQ 01289389231 School Website
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Threlfall	Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XR 01665576612 School Website
Lowick Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Rebecca Simpson	30 Main Street Lowick Northumberland TD15 2UA 01289388268 School Website
Glendale Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Michael Deane-Hall	15 Brewery Lane Wooler Northumberland NE71 6QF 01668281470 School Website
Wooler First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Mike Deane-Hall	Brewery Road Wooler Northumberland NE71 6QF 01668281470 School Website
Branton Community First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Ryan	Branton Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JF 01665578225 School Website
The Duchesss Community High School Community School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Rogers & James Wilson	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DH 01665602166 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chathill [Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE 4.47 Miles

Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 14.66 Miles

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Railway Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF 15.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Border Cabs 07769 515915 1 Easington Demense Cottage, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EQ 2.07 Miles
Hunters Taxis 01665 720400 7 Seafield Rd, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SL 4.24 Miles
Parks Taxi Hire Sole Trader 01665 720542 7 Mayfield, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SG 4.31 Miles
Ddm Private Hire Ltd 01668 283023 3 Fenton Grange, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6AW 10.41 Miles
Glendale Taxis 01668 282292 29 Glendale Rd, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6DN 10.50 Miles
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 12.62 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 13.00 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 13.00 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 13.04 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 13.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Budle - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adderstone - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belford Station - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lucker - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newlands Lodge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bamburgh - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellshill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Armstrong Cottages - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elford - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newham Hall - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warenford - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Belford Medical Practice 01668 213738	Belford Medical Practice Croft Field Belford Northumberland NE70 7ER
Seahouses Health Centre	James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XZ
Belford Medical Practice	James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XZ
Embleton Surgery	West Field Embleton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3XZ
Cheviot Medical Group 01668 281575	Cheviot Medical Group Padgepool Place Wooler Northumberland NE71 6BL

Local Stores

Belford
West Street
Belford
Northumberland
NE70 7QE
01668 213202
shop.7251@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.69 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
20.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm Belford Northumberland NE70 7HP 01669 838284 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 2.35 miles


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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wooler)
29 Ryecroft Way Wooler Northumberland NE71 6DY 01668 281323 wooler@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 10.41 miles

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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 11.21 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Percy Street Hall Percy Street Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AE 01665 605 215 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 12.72 miles
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 12.89 miles

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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 13.07 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Beadnell Beach
This Is A Good Circular Walk Starting From The Beach Car Park (Free Parking) Along Beadnell Beach And Returning On A Defined Path Behind The Dunes Back To The Car Park. The Latter Quarter Of A Mile Takes You Through A Caravan Park (Dogs Must Be Kept On The Lead At This Point) Back To The Car Park. Easy, Flat Walk Which Takes About Half An Hour. 2 Harbour Rd Beadnell Chathill Lancashire NE67 5BB 5.52 miles

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 7.68 miles Off The A1, Newcastle To Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Then B1340 From Alnwick Onto B1339 Which Runs Parallel To The Coast. Minor Roads Then Lead To Newton.

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Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle
Nice East Gentle 5 Mile Walk From Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle. Through Open Farm Land Along The Coast- Stone Beach And Some Of It Accessible. Amazing Pub In Craster At The End For A Deserved Beverage 6-10 Whin Hill 10.64 miles £2 For Car Park.

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Cocklawburn Beach
There Are Loads Of Options For Walking Here - You Can Take To The Beach, Or You Can Followed The Pathed Coastal Route That Runs Along The Back Of The Dunes. Lots Of Signposted Walks, But There Are Cows Around So It's Best To Keep Dogs On The Lead If You Aren't Sure About Their Presence. 4 Inland Pastures Farm Cottages Scremerston Berwick-Upon-Tweed Lancashire TD15 2RJ 12.45 miles

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 13.39 miles Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.

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Etal Riverside Walk
Lovely Pathed Walk Through Forest Land Following The River Till. This Walk Can Lead On To Others, Which Are Signposted As You Carry On Along The Walk. Possibility Of Seeing Heron, Deer, Otters And Other Wildlife. When You Return To The Car, There Is A Pub Not Far Back Along The Road. 68 14.52 miles Park Up On The Ring By The River Crossing. The Path Is Up The Bank To Your Right When You'Re Looking Down, Away From The Road.

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