Villages · North East England
Westnewton
In or near Akeld.
Westnewton — a village in scotland central.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westnewton is a village located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional Scottish architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, surrounded by the natural landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5500, -2.1500
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634331 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westnewton?
- Westnewton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6XR), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Westnewton?
- Westnewton — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Westnewton?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6XR.
- Is Westnewton a protected site?
- Yes — Westnewton is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Westnewton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6XR. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.