Welcome to Thorngrafton

Thorngrafton is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River South Tyne, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th century St. Aidan's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors, and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

Thorngrafton is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is located on the Hadrian's Wall Path, which is a popular route for walkers and hikers. The path follows the route of the historic Hadrian's Wall, which was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. The wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.

In addition to its historic buildings and beautiful countryside, Thorngrafton is also known for its friendly community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village pub, The Boatside Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales. Overall, Thorngrafton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 10.7°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Whitfield Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Blake	Whitfield Hexham Northumberland NE47 8JH 1434345267 School Website
Haltwhistle Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Drake	Park Avenue Haltwhistle NE49 9BA 1434320467 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
Allendale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Hawkins	Leadgate Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9PT 01434683376 School Website
Greenhead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Glenton	Greenhead Brampton Northumberland CA8 7HB 01697747347 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
Queen Elizabeth High School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Graeme Atkins	Whetstone Bridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 3JB 1434610300 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bardon Mill Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY 0.59 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 3.78 Miles

Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 4.97 Miles

Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 9.80 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 12.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Haydon Bridge Taxi 01434 688808 Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU 3.90 Miles
Sproul Taxis 01434 321064 28 Central Drive, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AX 5.13 Miles
Turnbull Taxis 01434 320105 36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS 5.46 Miles
Station Taxis 07960 112112 Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP 5.89 Miles
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 9.21 Miles
24 Hour Slaley And Hexham Taxis 01434 606464 24 Priestlands Cl, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2AW 9.27 Miles
Juiles Taxis 01434 600005 Wydon Grange, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2BF 9.27 Miles
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 9.39 Miles
Webb's Special Occasion Cars 07510 814448 Moonfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EG 9.57 Miles
Newbrough Taxi 01434 604442 10 Moonfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EG 9.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bardon Mill Post Office - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwood - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beltingham - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridley Cottages No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tow House - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henshaw - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Housesteads Visitors Centre - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twice Brewed - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melkridge - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Bank - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Village - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Gardens - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haydon Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staward Station - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haydon Bridge & Allendale Medical Pract 01434 684216	Haydon Brg&Allendale M/P North Bank,Haydon Bridge Hexham Northumberland NE47 6LA
Haltwhistle Medical Group 01434 320077	The Health Centre Greencroft Avenue Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9AP
The Health Centre	Shilburn Road Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9LG
The Surgery (Wark)	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp 01434 681281	Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp The Surgery, Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BU

Local Stores

Haydon Bridge
4 Ratcliffe Road
Haydon Bridge
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 6ET
01434 684327
Store Website
3.74 miles

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SPAR Henshaw
Henshaw Service Station
Henshaw
Bardon Mill
Hexham
NE47 7EL
01434 344272
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HN 01434 320705 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 5.00 miles
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Animals Treated
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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9EQ 01434 700060 Website 6.14 miles
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Intake Veterinary Services Ltd
Peterel Field Business Village Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2JT 01434 606033 vets@intakevets.com Website 9.23 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 9.63 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 9.63 miles
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Animals Treated
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 9.65 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 2.37 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 8.41 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

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 14.21 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.

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 15.43 miles Brampton

Location what3words pleaser.inform.motel

Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming. A69 Brampton CA8 1SZ 16.81 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

Location what3words udder.dreading.scoots

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 21.16 miles

Location what3words grins.giggled.aquatic

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast
Temp	16.8°C	16.1°C	15.6°C	14.6°C	16.5°C	18.1°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.6°C	18.6°C	16.6°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.1°C	15.6°C	14.9°C	16.6°C	18.1°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.6°C	18.6°C	16.6°C	15.5°C

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

	Fog	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	13.1°C	11.8°C	12°C	12.6°C	13.1°C	13.7°C	14.6°C	15.6°C	16.2°C	16.3°C	15°C	12.6°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	10.6°C	10.9°C	11.6°C	12°C	12.7°C	13.7°C	15.2°C	16.1°C	16.2°C	14.4°C	11.1°C

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

	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	12.2°C	9.9°C	7.9°C	6.5°C	10.4°C	14.9°C	18.6°C	20.8°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	10.9°C	8.4°C	6°C	4.5°C	8.8°C	14.1°C	18.3°C	20.7°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	13.7°C

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