Welcome to Birkshaw

Birkshaw is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. Birkshaw is a peaceful and quiet place, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village has a long and interesting history, dating back to the medieval period. There are several historic buildings in Birkshaw, including a 12th-century church and a number of traditional stone cottages. The village is also home to a small primary school, a post office, and a local pub. Despite its small size, Birkshaw has a strong sense of identity and a close-knit community.

Birkshaw is an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for exploring the local area. There are also several nature reserves and wildlife parks nearby, where visitors can see a variety of animals and birds in their natural habitats. Overall, Birkshaw is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 0.7°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School Details
Wark Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Boucetla
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 3LS
01434230247
School Website
Bellingham Middle School And Sports College
Foundation School
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Daniel Ramshaw
Redesmouth Road
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2EN
01434220235
School Website
Bellingham First School
Foundation School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Goddard
Redesmouth Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2EL
01434220230
School Website
Greenhaugh First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Crow
Greenhaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1LX
01434240208
School Website
Chollerton Church Of England Aided First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Hazel Davey
Station Road
Barrasford
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 4AA
01434681572
School Website
Newbrough Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Trotter
Fourstones
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 5AQ
1434674284
School Website
Humshaugh Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jude Long
Humshaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 4AA
01434681408
School Website
Haydon Bridge Community High School And Sports College
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Smith
Haydon Bridge
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 6LR
01434684422
School Website
Shaftoe Trust Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Phazey
Haydon Bridge
Hexham
NE47 6BN
1434684309
School Website
Henshaw Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Glenton
Henshaw
Bardon Mill
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 7EP
01434344324
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Haydon Bridge
Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL
8.47 Miles
Bardon Mill
Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY
8.82 Miles
Hexham
Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU
11.16 Miles
Haltwhistle
Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH
11.51 Miles
Corbridge
Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY
13.56 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bellingham Taxis
01434 220570
11 Hillside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF
3.54 Miles
Shire Taxis
01434 606464
The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA
7.29 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi
01434 688808
Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU
8.59 Miles
Station Taxis
07960 112112
Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP
9.60 Miles
Hexham Private Hire
07702 354849
6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX
10.83 Miles
Budget Taxis
01434 606332
Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW
11.04 Miles
Advanced Taxis
01434 606565
Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW
11.04 Miles
Batey's Taxis
01434 602500
Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU
11.11 Miles
Ecocabs
01434 600600
17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD
11.14 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis
01434 600600
17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD
11.14 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kern Green - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wark Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Brownrigg Camp - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park End Simonburn - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birtley Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bellingham Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Westlands - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Percy Cottage - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redesmouth - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Hesleyside
Collection Today available until:09:00
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The Mains - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chipchase Mill - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nunwick Simonburn - D
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snabdough
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
The Surgery (Wark)
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 3LS
Bellingham Practice
01434 220203
Bellingham Practice
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2HE
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp
01434 681281
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp
The Surgery, Humshaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 4BU
Haydon Bridge & Allendale Medical Pract
01434 684216
Haydon Brg&Allendale M/P
North Bank,Haydon Bridge
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 6LA
Burn Brae Medical Group
01434 603627
Hexham Primary Care Ctr
Corbridge Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1QJ
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Local Stores

Bellingham - Parkside Place
2-3 Parkside Place
Bellingham Northumberland
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2AY
01434 221225
shop.6962@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.45 miles
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SPAR Henshaw
Henshaw Service Station
Henshaw
Bardon Mill
Hexham
NE47 7EL
01434 344272
Store Website
9.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd
The Old Police Station
Fountain View
Bellingham
Northumberland
NE48 2BS
01434 220330
bellingham@orchardhousevets.com
Website
3.47 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
The Surgeries
Tyne Green
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3SG
01434 608999
enquiries@smvc.co.uk
Website
10.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3SG
01434 239444
enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk
Website
10.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1PQ
01434 607677
admin@orchardhousevets.com
Website
11.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1HJ
01434 602703
enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk
Website
11.38 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 9HN
01434 320705
info@capontreevets.co.uk
Website
11.55 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Chesters Roman Fort
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage) And Through The Parish Of Humshaugh, In Northumberland.
NE46 4EU
6.98 miles

From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.
Location
what3words
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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN
8.41 miles

Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.
Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway.
NE48 1AA
8.62 miles

Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.
Hindhope Linn Blakehopeburnhaugh
Hidden Away On This Short Walk Is The Gem Of A Waterfall Known As Hindhope Linn. Head Up The Forest Road, Passing Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm On The Right. After Turning Into A Well Thinned Crop Of Scots Pine, Follow The Path Above A Gorge Which Overlooks The Blakehope Burn. Carefully Descend The Steps And Enjoy The Magical Secret Of This Trail. From Here, The Path Winds Through Some Shady Riverside Before Climbing Up Again. After Crossing The Hindehope Burn, The Trail Passes The Top Of The Waterfall. Moderate. 1.25 Miles/ 2K 45 Mins.
Blakehopeburnhaugh
Rochester
Lancashire
14.01 miles

Redesdale Forest
Location
what3words
domain.revisits.mild
Bolam Lake
Bolam Lake Is A Great Dog Walk, There's A Lake (Obviously) With A Well Maintained Path Around It, Some Great Wooded Areas And Some Open Grassy Areas. Great For A Picnic As Well. Parking Is £1.40-2.80, And There Are Toilets. Very Dog Friendly.
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
16.12 miles

Location
what3words
grins.giggled.aquatic
Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads.
B6413
21.10 miles

Brampton
Location
what3words
pleaser.inform.motel
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Weather Forecast

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