Welcome to Backworth

Backworth is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated approximately 6 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and is surrounded by the villages of West Allotment, Holystone, and Earsdon. Backworth has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as "Bacwarda" and was a small farming community. Today, the village is a thriving community with a population of around 5,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Backworth is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Backworth Hall, which was built in the 18th century and is now used as a community center. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Backworth is also home to several schools, including the Backworth Park Primary School and the George Stephenson High School. The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a library, and several shops and restaurants. The village is well-connected to the rest of Tyne and Wear, with easy access to the A19 and A1 roads. Overall, Backworth is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Backworth Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Welsh	The Park Backworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE27 0AH 01918158000 School Website
Parkside House School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Young	Station Road Backworth North Tyneside Tyne And Wear NE27 0AB 1912161051 School Website
Moorbridge Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Croskery	Earsdon Road Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0HJ 01916436170 School Website
Shiremoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Barbara Middleton	Stanton Road Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE27 0PW 01912524188 School Website
Holystone Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Baines	Whitley Road Holystone Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE27 0DA 01919170004 School Website
Amberley Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Aj Rigg	East Bailey Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6SQ 01918140970 School Website
Wellfield Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Susan Winter	Kielder Road South Wellfield Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE25 9QW 01912529486 School Website
South Wellfield First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Richardson-Brown	Otterburn Avenue South Wellfield Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE25 9QL 01916433300 School Website
Seghill First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Tracey Chappell	Seghill Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7SB 01912370419 School Website
Bailey Green Primary School Community School Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Taylor	West Bailey Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6QL 01912509025 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cramlington Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX 4.16 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 5.76 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 6.26 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 6.45 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 7.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Black N White Taxis 0191 270 9555 West Allotment Common Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE27 0EP 1.22 Miles
Holystone Taxis 0191 218 9588 North Ter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE27 0DN 1.25 Miles
G B M Executive Cars 07794 283215 89 Woodlea, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 9BG 2.00 Miles
Citadel Taxis 0191 268 5050 Samson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 6DX 2.20 Miles
Direct Cars 0191 215 0033 11, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7JL 2.21 Miles
Associated Taxis 0191 258 7777 7D Westmorland Rd, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 8TB 2.54 Miles
Highview Taxis 0191 234 0000 Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9HA 2.77 Miles
Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1200 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 2.79 Miles
New Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1600 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute Ltd, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 2.79 Miles
Silverline Taxis 0191 262 6767 10 Jupiter Ct, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7SE 2.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Shiremoor Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lesbury Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shiremoor Resource Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Medical Earsdon Road Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0HJ
Northumberland Park Medical Group 0191 2537892	Shiremoor Resource Centre Earsdon Road, Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE27 0HJ
Bridge Medical 0191 2532578	Shiremoor Resource Centre Earsdon Road, Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE27 0HJ
Wellspring Medical Pract. 0191 2164920	Wellspring Mp,K/Worth H/C Citadel East,Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 6HS
Mallard Medical Practice 0191 2160061	The Health Centre Citadel East,Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 6HS

Local Stores

Deleval
Avenue Head
Seaton Delaval
Whitley Bay
Northumberland
NE25 0DS
01912 379843
Store Website
1.99 miles

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SPAR Park Lane Shiremoor
28
Park Lane
Shiremoor
NE27 0TH
0191 2533426
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Moorview Vets
Moorview Station Road Backworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE27 0AA 0191 256 6990 info@moorviewvets.co.uk 0.54 miles

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Moorview Vets
Unit 5C Northumberland Park Earsdon Road Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE27 0SJ 0191 2566990 info@moorviewvets.co.uk Website 0.84 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 4 Cooperative Buildings Seaton Delaval Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE25 0AS 0191 237 6464 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 1.99 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 81 Station Road Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE12 8AQ 0191 266 6286 judith.brown@firstvets.co.uk Website 2.31 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott, Westmoor Branch
15B Moorside Great Lime Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE12 7NL 0191 256 6980 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Moorview Vets
97-99 Cauldwell Lane Monkseaton Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE25 8SR 0191 250 3800 contact@myfamilyvets.co.uk Website 2.40 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.67 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 2.77 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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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 4.04 miles

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Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 4.23 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 4.67 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 6.38 miles

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