Welcome to Houghton

Houghton is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Till and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque setting and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area. Houghton is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Houghton Tower, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions in Houghton is the Houghton Tower. This historic building is a Grade I listed structure and is one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the region. The tower was built in the 14th century and has been used as a residence for many years. Today, it is open to the public and visitors can explore the tower and learn about its history. The tower is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Houghton is the River Till. This beautiful river runs through the village and is a great place for fishing, kayaking, and other water activities. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Houghton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Northumberland.

Local Weather

Light rain

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Local Schools

School Details
Heddon-On-The-Wall, St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Wheatley
Trajan Walk
Heddon-On-The-Wall
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Northumberland
NE15 0BJ
1661853350
School Website
Wylam First School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephanie Gibbon
Bell Road
Wylam
Northumberland
NE41 8EH
1661852771
School Website
Throckley Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Stuart
Hexham Road
Throckley
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE15 9DY
01912675311
School Website
Ryton Community Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah Ashcroft
Main Road
Ryton
Tyne And Wear
NE40 3AF
01914132776
School Website
Ryton Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah Ashcroft
Main Road
Ryton
Tyne And Wear
NE40 3AF
01914133573
School Website
Thorp Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Karen Hailes
Main Road
Ryton
Tyne And Wear
NE40 3AH
01914132113
School Website
Emmaville Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms A E Armstrong
Main Street
Crawcrook
Ryton
Tyne And Wear
NE40 4ND
01914132460
School Website
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Woods
Rosedale Road
Crawcrook
Ryton
Tyne And Wear
NE40 4UN
1914132184
School Website
Walbottle Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Martin Wood
Hexham Road
Walbottle
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE15 9TP
1912678221
Newburn Manor Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:3-5
Head Teacher
Mrs Kay Mills
Townfield Gardens
Newburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE15 8PY
01912774180
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wylam
Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA
1.46 Miles
Prudhoe
Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR
3.11 Miles
Blaydon
Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB
4.14 Miles
Stocksfield
Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ
5.52 Miles
Metrocentre
Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA
6.20 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Taxi's
0191 229 0576
Newburn Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 9AF
2.05 Miles
Classic Cars
0191 413 1997
The Grove, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 3QR
2.16 Miles
Ryton Taxis
0191 413 2741
South Grove, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 3JW
2.66 Miles
A1 Castle Cabs
01661 834800
21 Stancley Rd, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5AG
2.82 Miles
Stargate Taxis
07912 859674
Hollybush Gardens, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 3DJ
2.85 Miles
Gilmore Taxis
01661 833797
Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HJ
2.91 Miles
Arran Cabs
01661 830999
21A Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HN
2.93 Miles
Lawson Cabs
0191 413 5111
Lead Rd, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 4SR
3.02 Miles
Gabby's Taxi
0191 413 1505
Lead Rd, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 4JU
3.07 Miles
Prudhoe Taxis
01661 833833
3 South Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5JT
3.09 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Houghton - D
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Trajan Walk - D
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Heddon On The Wall Post Office
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Marius Avenue - D
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Rudchester
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Holeyn Cottages
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Stannerford Road - D
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Hexham Road
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Acombe Drive - D
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The Dene - D
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North Shop
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Hedley Road - D
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Inham House - D
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Station Road - D
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Wylam Post Office
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Surgery (Wylam)
33-37 Jackson Road
Wylam
Northumberland
NE41 8EL
Throckley Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Tillmouth Park Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 9PA
Throckley Primary Care Centre
0191 2641014
Throckley Primary Care Ct
Tillmouth Pk Rd,Throckley
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE15 9PA
Crawcrook Medical Centre
0191 4135473
Crawcrook Surgery
Pattinson Drive
Crawcrook
Ryton
NE40 4US
Crawcrook Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Pattinson Drive
Ryton
NE40 4US
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Local Stores

Wylam - Main Road
Main Road
Wylam
Northumberland
NE41 8DN
01661 854137
Store Website
1.43 miles
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SPAR Heddon
Heddon Service Station
Heddon on the Wall
NE15 0BG
01661 852276
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman Veterinary
2 Taberna Close
Heddon-On-The-Wall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE15 0BW
01661 854699
blyth.man1@btconnect.com
Website
0.49 miles
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Tyne Veterinary Clinic
7 Jubilee Terrace
Crawcrook
Ryton
Tyne And Wear
NE40 4HL
0191 413 6706
2.13 miles
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Open at weekends

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Jim Mclellan Mrcvs &Amp; Associates
Unit 6 &Amp; 7 Dukes Court
Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate
Low Prudhoe
Prudhoe
Northumberland
NE42 6DA
01661 830 022
2.34 miles
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Blythman And Partners Ltd
74 Downend Road
Westerhope
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE5 5NH
0191 264 3773
blythman01@btconnect.com
Website
4.15 miles
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Open at weekends

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Westway Veterinary Group
19A Shibdon Road
Blaydon-On-Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE21 5AE
0191 414 7651
info@westwayvets.com
Website
4.29 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Blue Star Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Street, Winlaton
Blaydon On Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE21 5QX
0191 4144233
sorepawsvets.winlaton@outlook.com
Website
4.32 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point.
Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent
Lancashire
5.15 miles

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell
WOODS RD
5.32 miles

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Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks.
Lancashire
NE39 1LT
5.48 miles

From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.
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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland.
NE16 6BG
5.92 miles

Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.
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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off!
Watergate Forest Park Car Park
Gateshead
Lancashire
NE11 9RR
7.56 miles

Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!
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Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round
89 Osborne Rd
Lancashire
8.03 miles

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