Welcome to Thockrington

Thockrington is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north-west of the town of Morpeth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small population of around 200 people and has a rich history dating back to the 12th century.

One of the most notable features of Thockrington is its beautiful church, St Aidan's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Thockrington is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which take visitors through the stunning Northumberland countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque farmland, making it the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants in the area, serving up delicious food and drink made from locally sourced ingredients.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 16.2°C

Feels Like: 16.2°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Cambo First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Cummings	Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BE 01670774210 School Website
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 First School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Goddard	Redesmouth Road Hexham Northumberland NE48 2EL 01434220230 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
Beaufront First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Eileen Daniel	Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY 01434602903 School Website
Acomb First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Williamson	Bishops Hill Main Street Acomb Hexham Northumberland NE46 4PL 01434603870 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
Stamfordham First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Briddock	Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0NA 01661886358 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 9.32 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 9.77 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 11.48 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 11.66 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 12.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 5.58 Miles
Bellingham Taxis 01434 220570 11 Hillside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF 7.85 Miles
Corbridge Village Taxi 01434 634006 Roman Way, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JN 9.02 Miles
Advanced Taxis 01434 606565 Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 9.02 Miles
Budget Taxis 01434 606332 Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 9.02 Miles
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 9.29 Miles
Batey's Taxis 01434 602500 Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 9.29 Miles
Ecocabs 01434 600600 17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 9.50 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis 01434 600600 17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 9.50 Miles
Aaa Airport Transfers Corbridge 01434 600600 17C Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 9.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Bavington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tone Inn Birtley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bingfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkharle Village - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkheaton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkwhelpington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gunnerton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knowesgate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbine Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp 01434 681281	Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp The Surgery, Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BU
The Surgery (Wark)	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS
Scots Gap Medical Group 01670 774216	Scots Gap Medical Group The Surgery, Scots Gap Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4EG
Bellingham Practice 01434 220203	Bellingham Practice Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2HE
12 Grange Road	White Medical Group Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE18 0PF

Local Stores

Bellingham - Parkside Place
2-3 Parkside Place
Bellingham Northumberland
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2AY
01434 221225
shop.6962@coop.co.uk
Store Website
8.01 miles

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SPAR Hexham
Euro Garages Hexham Bridge End S.S
Rotary Way
Bridge End
Hexham
NE46 4DL
Store Website
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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 7.95 miles

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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
The Surgeries Tyne Green Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 608999 enquiries@smvc.co.uk Website 9.16 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 9.16 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5BE 01434 632033 info@westwaysvets.com Website 9.23 miles
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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HJ 01434 602703 enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk Website 9.47 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 9.51 miles
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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 6.25 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

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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 7.69 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 15.25 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 15.62 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.

Cragside
. NE65 7PX 16.23 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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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 16.89 miles

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Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	11.5°C	9.9°C	9°C	8.5°C	8.6°C	9.8°C	10.7°C	13.5°C	13.8°C	12.6°C	12.7°C	11.6°C
Feels Like	10.6°C	8.4°C	7.3°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	7.8°C	8.8°C	12.4°C	12.9°C	11.7°C	12.4°C	11.6°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	10.1°C	8.6°C	8°C	7.6°C	8.4°C	10°C	12.1°C	15.4°C	16.9°C	16.1°C	14.4°C	13°C
Feels Like	10.2°C	8.6°C	7.8°C	7.2°C	7.3°C	8.6°C	11°C	14.9°C	16.7°C	16.1°C	13.6°C	11.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.2°C	11.1°C	10.3°C	10°C	12.9°C	16.9°C	21.1°C	25.1°C	26.2°C	24.6°C	21.2°C	16°C
Feels Like	10.4°C	9°C	7.9°C	7.3°C	11.5°C	16.6°C	21°C	25.9°C	26.9°C	25.9°C	21.2°C	15.2°C

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