Welcome to Kenton Bankfoot

Kenton Bankfoot is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England. The village is situated on the A1 road, which connects London to Edinburgh, and is approximately 5 miles from Newcastle city centre. Kenton Bankfoot is a residential area, with a mix of housing types, including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and bungalows. The village has a small shopping centre, which includes a supermarket, a post office, and a pharmacy.

Kenton Bankfoot is surrounded by green spaces, including the Kenton Dene, a nature reserve that covers over 70 hectares of woodland and grassland. The Dene is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects, and is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. The village is also close to the River Tyne, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating. The Tyne Riverside Country Park, which is located a few miles from Kenton Bankfoot, is a popular destination for families, with its play areas, picnic spots, and walking trails.

Kenton Bankfoot has good transport links, with regular bus services to Newcastle city centre and other nearby towns. The village is also close to the A1 motorway, which provides easy access to other parts of the North East and beyond. Despite its proximity to Newcastle, Kenton Bankfoot has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live for those who want to be close to the city but also enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.5°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kenton School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sinead Green	Drayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3RU 01912142200 School Website
Newcastle Bridges School Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Richardson	Drayton Road Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3RU 1916053559 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Bullerwell	Balmain Road North Kenton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3QR 1912860129 School Website
Kenton Bar Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Boardman	Ryal Walk Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3YF 1912860536 School Website
Mountfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cindy Shield	Kirkwood Drive North Kenton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3AT 1912853793 School Website
Wyndham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Rachael Cleary	Wyndsail Place Kenton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 4QP 1912853895 School Website
Hilton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Cowan	Hilton Avenue Blakelaw Newcastle Upon Tyne NE5 3RN 01912869297 School Website
Kingston Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Evans	Cranleigh Avenue Kingston Park Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 2EL 1912140363 School Website
Thomas Walling Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Hann	Lindfield Avenue Blakelaw Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE5 3PL 01912860333 School Website
North Fawdon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Elliott	Brotherlee Road Fawdon Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 2SL 1912851350 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 2.96 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 2.96 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 3.38 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 3.45 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 3.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Line Freeway Taxis 0191 286 4403 179 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 3BE 0.24 Miles
Carrs Travel 0191 246 1023 30 Apperley Av, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 3YB 0.32 Miles
Novotel Newcastle Airport 01912 41 030 Ponteland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 3HZ 0.44 Miles
Prestige Minibus Travel 0191 284 7773 58 Wycliffe Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 4RA 0.53 Miles
Bankfoot Taxis 0191 286 2006 Kingston Park Community Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 2SW 0.76 Miles
Tudor Taxi's 0191 286 2011 Kingston Park Community Centre/102 Brunton La, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 2SW 0.76 Miles
Newcastle Airport Transfers 07999 913644 26 Warbeck Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 2FG 0.81 Miles
Grundy Goes Taxis 0191 241 0664 13 Velville Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 2FA 0.86 Miles
Pullman Chauffeur Services Ltd 0191 271 6464 Thornbury Cl, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 2FE 0.88 Miles
A1 Taxis And Mini Bus Hire 0800 328 2933 23 Cranbrook Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 2YR 0.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kenton Village - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selwyn Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mallowburn Crescent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creighton Avenue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Kenton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillsview Avenue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Ives Way - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Cross Way - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Airport Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kingston Park Industrial Est Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Banbury Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkwood Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dereham Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kenton Centre	Sheringham Avenue Kenton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3QP
Hillsview Surgery 1912860055	Hillsview Avenue North Kenton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 3LB
Park Medical Group	Kingston Park Avenue Kingston Park Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 2HB
Blakelaw Clinic	Springfield Road Blakelaw Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE5 3DS
Park Medical Group 0191 2851763	The Park Medical Group Fawdon Park Rd,Fawdon Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 2PE

Local Stores

Cedar Road
4 Cedar Road
Fenham
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE4 9XU
01912 743496
shop.4765@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.59 miles

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SPAR Kenton
37 - 39 Halewood Avenue
Kenton
Newcastle
NE3 3RX
01912140581
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Newcastle Kingston Park) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Northumberland NE3 2ES 0191 271 0269 newcastlekingstonpark@vets4pets.com Website 0.56 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
4 Kenton Park Shopping Centre Kenton Road Gosforth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 4RU 0191 284 6633 info@westwayvets.com Website 0.82 miles
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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Ann Coleman Centre
Ponteland Road Cowgate Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE5 3AL 0191 214 6800 Website 1.03 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store West Denton Retail Park West Denton Way Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE5 2NF 01728 726480 vaccineclinics@easipetcare.com Website 1.12 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
16 Elsdon Road Gosforth Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE3 1JD 0191 2841711 blythmans1@btconnect.com Website 1.53 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 1.73 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.36 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

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 4.51 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!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 5.21 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 5.32 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 6.47 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

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 7.89 miles

Location what3words lost.centuries.blown

Weather Forecast

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