Welcome to Newton on the Moor

Newton on the Moor is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north of the market town of Morpeth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. James, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the region.

The village of Newton on the Moor has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a Roman settlement and evidence of this can still be seen today in the form of a Roman road that runs through the village. In the Middle Ages, the village was an important centre for agriculture and was home to a number of farms and smallholdings. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place, with a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage.

Despite its small size, Newton on the Moor has a lot to offer visitors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. The nearby town of Morpeth offers a range of shops, restaurants and attractions, including the historic Morpeth Castle and the beautiful Carlisle Park. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Newton on the Moor is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Swarland First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Fletcher	Leamington Lane Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9JP 01670787346 School Website
Shilbottle First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Parnaby	Shilbottle Grange Shilbottle Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2XQ 01665575285 School Website
Felton Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lucas	Mouldshaugh Lane Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9PY 01670787315 School Website
Ncea Warkworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Booth	Guilden Road Warkworth Morpeth Northumberland NE65 0TJ 1665711369 School Website
Swansfield Park First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Smith	The Avenue Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1UL 01665602267 School Website
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eileen Lomax	South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NU 1665602547 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Johnston	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DJ 01665602850 School Website
Barndale House School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Phillips	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DQ 01665602541 School Website
The Duchesss Community High School Community School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Rogers & James Wilson	Howling Lane Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DH 01665602166 School Website
Broomhill First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Smith	Station Road Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9UT 01670760339 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 5.09 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 8.30 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 8.70 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 11.86 Miles

Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 12.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pete's Taxis 01665 575135 15 Fallodon Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2UP 2.65 Miles
C And R Private Hire 01665 602460 21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW 4.24 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01665 602200 2/Hope House Cottages, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2AA 4.50 Miles
A A Taxis 01665 606060 Unit 6/Sawmills Ind Est/South Rd, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2QW 4.52 Miles
The Yellow Taxi 01665 541250 5 Duke Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1QU 4.71 Miles
Dragon Cars 01665 604605 54 Upper Barresdale, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DR 4.82 Miles
Roseworth Private Hire 01665 603911 Roseworth Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR 4.85 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 Steppey Ln, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PU 5.42 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 11 Argyle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2SB 5.52 Miles
Alnmouth Private Hire 01665 830096 5 Peases Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RU 5.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newton On The Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Hall - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampeth Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Douglas Crescent - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acton - R Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Swarland Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Widows Row - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Guyzance Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shilbottle Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leatherland Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Davison Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Felton Surgery 01670 787353	Middle Farm, 51 Main St. Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9PR
Longframlington Surgery	Longframlington Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8AD
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH
Alnwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Willowburn Avenue Alnwick NE66 2JH

Local Stores

Victoria Road
Victoria Terrace
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1RF
01665 603699
Store Website
4.67 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 4.75 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 4.80 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Percy Street Hall Percy Street Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AE 01665 605 215 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 4.87 miles
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Coquet Vets
Forsyth House Percy Drive Amble Northumberland NE65 0FP 01665525250 info@coquetvets.co.uk Website 6.11 miles
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Black Sheep Farm Health Llp
Unit 4A Rothbury Industrial Estate Coquet View Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7RZ 01669 838 288 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 7.05 miles
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Rothbury)
Front Street Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7UG 01669 620638 rothbury@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 7.57 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cragside
. NE65 7PX 6.52 miles 13 Miles South-West Of Alnwick (B6341) And 15 Miles North-West Of Morpeth On Wooler Road (A697), Turn Left On To B6341 At Moorhouse Crossroads, With The Entrance 1 Mile North Of Rothbury.

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Druridge Bay Country Park
Excellent Country Park To Walk The Dog, Just South Of Amble. There Are Also Recreation Sports Carried Out On The Lake. Picnic's And Rangers Station But No Cafe. Unnamed Road Morpeth Lancashire NE61 5BX 6.81 miles Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble

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Druridge Bay
Amazing Beach Walk, There's A Visitors Centre With Toilets, Basic Refreshments Etc. Definitely Dog Friendly, Lots Of Other Dogs There At All Times Of The Year. Parking Is £1.40 For Two Hours Or £2.80 For Longer. Flat Beach With Lots Of Space, But There Are Steps Down To The Beach, So It's Not Really Suitable For Wheelchairs Etc. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.24 miles

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Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle
Nice East Gentle 5 Mile Walk From Craster To Dunstanburgh Castle. Through Open Farm Land Along The Coast- Stone Beach And Some Of It Accessible. Amazing Pub In Craster At The End For A Deserved Beverage 6-10 Whin Hill 10.48 miles £2 For Car Park.

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 11.73 miles Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 12.74 miles Off The A1, Newcastle To Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Then B1340 From Alnwick Onto B1339 Which Runs Parallel To The Coast. Minor Roads Then Lead To Newton.

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