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Towns & cities Β· North East England

Birtley

Also known as: Birtley, Northumberland

Birtley in England North East, United Kingdom.

Road Junction on the road to Wark - geograph.org.uk - 847144

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h

About

Birtley is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Birtley is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England southeast of Bellingham. It is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Hexham.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.0953, -2.1951
Parish
Birtley
Postcode
NE48 3HW
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham

Sources

Other places nearby

Birtley is a town in North East England offering diverse local sights. Visitors can explore historic structures like Barrasford, Chipchase Castle, and Haughton Castle. The area also features natural landmarks such as Sweethope Loughs and the River Wansbeck forest.

At a glance

Constituency
Hexham

Things to see in Birtley

30 attractions within 12 km β€” showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Birtley β†’

Disused railway infrastructure above Heugh Clints - geograph.org.uk - 6691198πŸ“· 3

Parks Β· North East England

Countess Park railway station

Countess Park railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Cattle on Houky Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3632283πŸ“· 4

Other places Β· North East England

Thockrington

Thockrington in England North East, United Kingdom.

Sandstone Crags near Carrycoats Burn - geograph.org.uk - 6168366πŸ“· 4

Other places Β· North East England

Carrycoats

Carrycoats in England North East, United Kingdom.

River WansbeckπŸ“· 5

Forests & woodlands Β· North East England

River Wansbeck

River Wansbeck in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Elwood H.L.S. ( Heliport ) Barrasford - geograph.org.uk - 1587655πŸ“· 4

Castles Β· North East England

Barrasford

Barrasford in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Abutment of bridge carrying the former Border Counties line over Chishill Way - geograph.org.uk - 3788952πŸ“· 4

Heritage railway stations Β· North East England

Barrasford railway station

Barrasford railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Chapel At Chipchase CastleπŸ“· 3

Chapels Β· North East England

Chapel At Chipchase Castle

Chapel At Chipchase Castle β€” Grade I listed chapel in Chollerton, Northumberland, England, UK.

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Chipchase CastleπŸ“· 3

Castles Β· North East England

Chipchase Castle

Chipchase Castle β€” country house in Chollerton, Northumberland, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— chipchasecastle.com
Colt Crag ReservoirπŸ“· 3

Reservoirs & lochs Β· North East England

Colt Crag Reservoir

Colt Crag Reservoir β€” reservoir in Northumberland, England.

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Dunn Crags farmstead and irregular enclosed field system, 950m north-west of ColwellπŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Dunn Crags farmstead and irregular enclosed field system, 950m north-west of Colwell

Dunn Crags farmstead and irregular enclosed field system, 950m north-west of Colwell β€” archaeological site in Chollerton, Northumberland, England, UK.

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Haughton CastleπŸ“· 3

Castles Β· North East England

Haughton Castle

Haughton Castle β€” Grade I listed castle in Humshaugh, Northumberland, England, UK.

Grade IπŸ‘Άβ†— barrasford.net
Little Swinburne ReservoirπŸ“· 3

Reservoirs & lochs Β· North East England

Little Swinburne Reservoir

Little Swinburne Reservoir β€” reservoir in Northumberland, England, UK.

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Roman milestone N of Waterfalls FarmπŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm β€” archaeological site in Birtley, Northumberland, England, UK.

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Sweethope LoughsπŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· North East England

Sweethope Loughs

Sweethope Loughs β€” freshwater lakes in Northumberland, England, UK, on the River Wansbeck.

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Road Junction on the road to Wark - geograph.org.uk - 847144πŸ“· 3

Castles Β· North East England

Birtley Castle

Birtley Castle β€” Grade II listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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The Church of St. Giles, Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 2448323πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North East England

Birtley War Memorial

Birtley War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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A view of Swinburne Castle - geograph.org.uk - 7057979πŸ“· 5

Windmills Β· North East England

Standing stone, 770m south-east of Swinburne Castle

Standing stone, 770m south-east of Swinburne Castle β€” a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Front Drive, Barrasford Park - geograph.org.uk - 6665332πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Barrasford Park Camping Site

Barrasford Park Camping Site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ barrasfordpark.co.uk
Front Drive, Barrasford Park - geograph.org.uk - 6665332πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Barrasford Park Caravan Site

Barrasford Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

β†— barrasfordpark.co.uk
Crags near Gunnerton - geograph.org.uk - 4357857πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· North East England

Gunnerton Crag camps

Gunnerton Crag camps β€” a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Ray Wind Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6159738πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· North East England

Great Wanney

Great Wanney β€” a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

β†— ukclimbing.com
Tithebarn on the Swinburne Castle estate - geograph.org.uk - 7058012πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· North East England

Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne

Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne β€” a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Chipchase Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2448084πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· North East England

Chipchase Tower

Chipchase Tower β€” a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

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Green's Fell near Gunnerton - geograph.org.uk - 255452πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· North East England

Motte and bailey castle on Money Hill

Motte and bailey castle on Money Hill β€” a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

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Nearby

Road Junction on the road to Wark - geograph.org.uk - 847144πŸ“· 3

Castles Β· North East England

Birtley Castle

Birtley Castle β€” Grade II listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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The Church of St. Giles, Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 2448323πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North East England

Birtley War Memorial

Birtley War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Trackbed of the former Border Counties line east of Wark station - geograph.org.uk - 3823154πŸ“· 4

Historic bridges Β· North East England

Wark railway station

Wark railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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WarkπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· North East England

Wark

Wark β€” village on the River Tyne, Northumberland, England.

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Wark Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 617598πŸ“· 4

Historic bridges Β· North East England

Wark Bridge

Wark Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.

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War Memorial, Wark Village Green - geograph.org.uk - 1813289πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North East England

Wark War Memorial, Village Green

Wark War Memorial, Village Green β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Birtley

Places to stay

Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant - geograph.org.uk - 4073243πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant

Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

β†— battlesteads.com
Front Drive, Barrasford Park - geograph.org.uk - 6665332πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Barrasford Park Caravan Site

Barrasford Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

β†— barrasfordpark.co.uk
Front Drive, Barrasford Park - geograph.org.uk - 6665332πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Barrasford Park Camping Site

Barrasford Park Camping Site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ barrasfordpark.co.uk
Brownrigg Lodges - geograph.org.uk - 6159748πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site

Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Green Carts - geograph.org.uk - 3100600πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Greencarts Campsite

Greencarts Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ greencarts.co.uk
Bridge over Hareshaw Burn - geograph.org.uk - 1983673πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary Cottage

Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary Cottage β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ demesnefarmcampsite.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

West Woodburn Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5334330πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Bay Horse Inn

Bay Horse Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Anchor Hotel, Haydon Bridge - August 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5088286πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Anchor Hotel

Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— theanchorhotelhaydonbridge.com
4, Battle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7800256πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Globe Inn

The Globe Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Tap ^ Spile in Hexham - geograph.org.uk - 1999363πŸ“· 6

CafΓ©s Β· North East England

Shire Gate

Shire Gate β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

β†— zmenu.com
Corbridge, Shop window - geograph.org.uk - 7582992πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Vicars Pele

The Vicars Pele in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Redesdale Arms Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2016415πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Redesdale Arms

The Redesdale Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— redesdale-arms.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birtley?
Birtley is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3HW), in the parish of Birtley.
What is Birtley?
Birtley in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Birtley?
Drivers can use postcode NE48 3HW.
How do I get to Birtley?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3HW. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.