National landscapes (AONB) · North East England
Allendale Town
Also known as: Allendale, Northumberland
In or near Bardon Mill.
Allendale Town in England North East, United Kingdom.
Jay Pea — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Allendale Town, the nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, located 8.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is NE47 9BJ, and entry to the area is free.
About
Allendale Town is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi showcases a variety of costumes, props, and original artworks from iconic comic strips and films. Visitors can explore hand-painted animation cels and original comic art, all meticulously preserved by curator Neil Cole.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hexhamshire Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Allendale, often marked on maps as Allendale Town, is a village and civil parish in south west Northumberland, England. It is located within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 1,983. Allendale is within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); the second largest of the 40 AONB's in England and Wales. The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture (notably sheep farming) and tourism, although of late it has become a popular commuter town for Newcastle upon Tyne. Allendale is located around 11 miles (18 km) by road from Hexham, its post town, and around 34 miles (55 km) from both Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Allendale refers to the "dale" or valley of the River Allen. Evidence of prehistoric settlement has been found on the surrounding moorland. In the 16th century this area, close to the Scottish border, was a lawless and troubled place. Fortified farmhouses known as 'bastles' were constructed to protect residents and livestock against reiver raids. Allendale has a concentration of bastles, around 40 can still be seen, many as scenic ruins. Local mining for lead has occurred since Roman times, with the first smelting mill being constructed in the 1600s. The significant growth of Allendale Town and the surrounding villages was fuelled by that of the local lead-mining and smelting industries in…
Visiting
Allendale is featured as a key location in Stewart Pringle's 2024 play The Bounds, which premiered at Live Theatre, Newcastle before transferring to the Royal Court, London.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.8961, -2.2565
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Allendale
- Postcode
- NE47 9BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 8.8 km
- Opening
- Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday; extra hours during school holidays.
- Official site
- www.museumofclassicsci-fi.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q3274755 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Allendale, Northumberland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
Museums · 0.1 km
Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
The Dale Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.2 km
Allendale Co-operative Society
Other places · 0.2 km
St Cuthbert's Lychgate War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Allenmill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Allendale railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
Allendale Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Catton
Other places · 2.1 km
Keenley and Broadside War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Studdon
Villages · 3.3 km
Langley
Villages · 4.2 km
Nearby
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Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen
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Allenmill Bridge
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Places to stay
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Allenheads Lodge
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · North East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allendale Town?
- Allendale Town is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 9BJ), in the parish of Allendale.
- What is Allendale Town?
- Allendale Town in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Allendale Town?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 9BJ.
- Is Allendale Town a protected site?
- Yes — Allendale Town is part of the Hexhamshire Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Allendale Town free to visit?
- Yes, Allendale Town is free to enter.
- How do I get to Allendale Town?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 9BJ. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.