Towns & cities · North East England
Wark
Wark — village on the River Tyne, Northumberland, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wark is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 741 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the River Tyne, Northumberland, England". Coordinates: 55.0917°, -2.2130°.
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Wark on Tyne or Wark is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, 12 miles (19 km) north of Hexham.
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Background
History
]] The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for earthworks, and refers to the mound at the south of the village. Wark was once the capital town of Tynedale. A Bronze Age stone circle known as The Goatstones is near Ravensheugh crags in the parish. Wark Town Hall is a Grade II listed building which was completed in 1874.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0917, -2.2130
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Birtley
- Postcode
- NE48 3HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Population
- 741
Sources
- wikidata: Q993650 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wark on Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wark - geograph.org.uk - 1272816.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wark Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Wark War Memorial, Village Green
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Wark in Tyndale Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Wark on Tyne Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant
Hotels · 0.8 km
Wark
Villages · 0.9 km
Wark railway station
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Birtley
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Birtley Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Birtley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Bridge Adjacent To Ramshaw's Mill
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Chipchase Tower
Literary houses · 2.5 km
Wark is a town in North East England offering several notable sights for visitors. You can explore the historic Nunwick Hall or cross the scenic Simonburn Bridge. The area also features the distinctive Wark railway station bridge and the Bridge Adjacent To Ramshaw's Mill.
At a glance
- Population
- 741
- Constituency
- Hexham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wark
16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Wark →
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📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Nunwick Hall
Nunwick Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Wark in Tyndale Castle
Wark in Tyndale Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Wark Bridge
Wark Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Wark railway station
Wark railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Simonburn Castle (Remains)
Simonburn Castle (Remains) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Simonburn Castle tower house
Simonburn Castle tower house — a Grade II-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge Adjacent To Ramshaw's Mill
Bridge Adjacent To Ramshaw's Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Simonburn Bridge
Simonburn Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge 450 Metres South East Of Nunwick Hall
Bridge 450 Metres South East Of Nunwick Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Simonburn War Memorial, Village Green
Simonburn War Memorial, Village Green — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Wark War Memorial, Village Green
Wark War Memorial, Village Green — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Castles · North East England
Simonburn Castle and Tower House
Simonburn Castle and Tower House — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Wark Bridge
Wark Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Wark War Memorial, Village Green
Wark War Memorial, Village Green — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North East England
Wark in Tyndale Castle
Wark in Tyndale Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Hotels · North East England
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Wark
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Barrasford Park Caravan Site
Barrasford Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Barrasford Park Camping Site
Barrasford Park Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site
Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Greencarts Campsite
Greencarts Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary Cottage
Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary Cottage — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Anchor Hotel
Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Vicars Pele
The Vicars Pele in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Redesdale Arms
The Redesdale Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wark?
- Wark is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3HF), in the parish of Birtley.
- What is Wark?
- Wark — village on the River Tyne, Northumberland, England.
- How do I get to Wark?
- Drivers can use postcode NE48 3HF.
- Is Wark free to visit?
- Yes, Wark is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wark?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3HF. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.