Welcome to West Thirston

West Thirston is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Coquet and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Bartholomew's Church. The village is also known for its annual West Thirston Village Show, which attracts visitors from all over the region.

One of the main attractions of West Thirston is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. The River Coquet, which runs through the village, is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village is also home to several walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, West Thirston has a vibrant community and a range of amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village also has a cricket club, which plays matches throughout the summer months. The village is well-connected to the rest of the region, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, West Thirston is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing retreat in the heart of the Northumberland countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Swarland First School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Fletcher	Leamington Lane Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9JP 01670787346 School Website
Broomhill First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Smith	Station Road Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9UT 01670760339 School Website
Longhorsley St Helens Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs N Brannen	Drummonds Close Longhorsley Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8UT 01670788316 School Website
Red Row First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Richard Bollands	Red Row Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5AS 01670760282 School Website
Tritlington Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Stephenson & Mrs Jill O'dell	Tritlington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3DU 01670787383 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
James Calvert Spence College Acklington Road Community School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Neil Rodgers	Acklington Road Amble Morpeth Northumberland NE65 0NG 01665710636 School Website
Grange View Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Laskey	Grange Road Widdrington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5LZ 01670790686 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 5.23 Miles

Alnmouth South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF 7.35 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 8.51 Miles

Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 9.24 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 9.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Falway Private Hire 01670 788535 4 Linden Cottages, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8XE 3.25 Miles
Gavcars Limited 0844 879 3335 White Gates, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8UJ 4.35 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01665 575135 15 Fallodon Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2UP 5.29 Miles
A And B Taxi Services Ltd 01670 790463 4 Ferneybeds Estate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5RD 5.44 Miles
J L Taxis 01665 713800 49 Philip Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0QU 5.74 Miles
G And R Taxis 01665 710505 24 Ivy Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0PR 5.86 Miles
Ample Taxis 01665 710988 1 Glendale, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0RE 5.89 Miles
Knights Taxis 01665 714555 11 Argyle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2SB 7.36 Miles
C And R Private Hire 01665 602460 21 Farriers Ct, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SW 7.38 Miles
Alnmouth Private Hire 01665 830096 5 Peases Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RU 7.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Felton Po Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Acklington Station - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
Broomhill Medical Centre	Hadston Road South Broomhill Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9SF
Coquet Medical Group 01665 710481	Coquet M Grp,Broomhill Hc Hadston Rd,Sth Broomhill Morpeth NE65 9SF
Northumberland Health 01670 790229	Widdrington Surgery Grange Road, Widdrington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5LX

Local Stores

Hadston
Hadston Estate
Unit 7, The Precinct
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE65 9YF
01670 760254
Store Website
4.18 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

Coquet Vets
Forsyth House Percy Drive Amble Northumberland NE65 0FP 01665525250 info@coquetvets.co.uk Website 5.59 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 7.52 miles
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Morris And Plumley
The Alnwick Vets South Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2NZ 01665 600060 info@morrisandplumley.co.uk Website 7.81 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth)
Fairmoor Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3JN 01670 505321 Website 7.91 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth Equine)
Fairmoor Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3JN 01670 897 597 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 7.91 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Wagonway)
Wagonway Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1QQ 01665 510999 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 7.92 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.16 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 5.44 miles

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Cragside
. NE65 7PX 7.33 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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Choppington Woods
Choppington Woods Lovely Woodland Walk Briar Cl Choppington Lancashire NE62 5SF 10.79 miles

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Cambois Beach
Hugely Popular Beach For Dog Walkers During Low Tide. Not As Busy As Other Local Beaches Either. There Are Two Dog Friendly Pubs Either End Of The Beach And Several Car Parks Allowing You To Decide On How Long You Want To Walk. The Bucca Blyth NE24 1SJ 11.99 miles

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Plessey Woods Park
Incredibly Popular Area For Fellow Dog Walkers. Peaceful And Lovley Little Art Touches Around The Forrest. There A Few Routes You Can Take In The Forrest Depending On Your Preference. Incredibly Large Forest With Picnic Area And Toilets On Site With Free Parking Also. 35 Shields Rd Hartford Bridge Bedlington Lancashire NE22 6AN 12.75 miles

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