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About Kirknewton
The great mass of the Cheviot itself rises 2,676 feet from the doorstep of this little village which was once the centre of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria and a plaque pays homage to the place where there was once a Royal palace. The grandeur of the scenery all around is to the eye's what a rapturous symphony is to the ears, even when snow-clad the dramatic hills of the lonely Cheviot range, set your senses reeling. In summer time the grassy banks of the surrounding hills are roamed and worn smooth by hardy Cheviot and Black Face sheep, these animals are adept at finding food in high crevices and survive for the most part without the hand of man. From Kirknewton village, the valley of College Burn leads to the summit of The Cheviot.
The church dedicated to St.Gregory is Kirknewton's dominate feature, and it is believed a church has existed here since the 11th-century but it is thought the present church was built during the 13th-century, its spacious proportions giving rise to the theory that it was used not only as a place of worship but gave sanctuary to those fleeing the mauraudering Scots during centuries of unrest. The church possesses amazing treasures, included in these is a statue of the Adoration of the Magi said to date from around 1220. In the peaceful churchyard lie tombs and graves covering many hundreds of years. One, is the grave of Josephine Butler, a lady famed for her endeavours as a social reformer for the rights of women during the Victorian era.
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views. Grouse and pheasant flourish here making the area popular with shooting parties. Walkers love the peace and solitude of the landscape, for whatever the weather, be it sun, snow or rain, this is countryside which is best enjoyed on foot!
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Kirknewton
| Ford Castle | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Etal Castle | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Castle | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Park | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Breamish Valley | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Norham Castle | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Floors Castle | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Ord House Country Park | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hume Castle | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Callaly Castle | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Guile Point East Lighthouse | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lindisfarne Priory | (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Berwick Castle | (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lindisfarne Abbey | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lindisfarne Castle | (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in KirknewtonAll attractions in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Kirknewton
Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Ford, in the county of Northumberland (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Coldstream, in the county of Borders (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)
This is a small town where centuries ago warring Scottish and English armies forded the River Tweed.
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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction S)
The village of Netherton nestles in the wild countryside beneath the southern slopes of the Cheviot Hills on the fringe of the Northumberland National Park.
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Budle Bay, in the county of Northumberland (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E)
Budle Bay is a wonderous place, the shallow estuary is almost totally enclosed, and it is used by many species of wildlife as winter roosting territory.
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Alwinton, in the county of Northumberland (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S)
Alwinton occupies a lovely position in a hollow of the Cheviot Hills where the waters of the Alwin and the Coquet Rivers meet.
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Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE)
Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.
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Lindisfarne, in the county of Northumberland (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE)
Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can...
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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the county of Northumberland (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction N)
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction E)
Bamburgh, is known as the ancient capital of the Northumbrian coast and it is home to probably the finest Castle in England.
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Thropton, in the county of Northumberland (18.9 miles, 30.3 km, direction S)
This pretty village straggles the banks of the sparkling River Coquet. It is a lively invigorating place, lying amidst the stunning countryside of Simonside, a 1,409 foot high peak.
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Burnmouth, in the county of Borders (19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction N)
The delights of Burnmouth belong to when it was a simple fishing harbour where the villagers depended upon the gifts from the sea for their livelihood.
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Beadnell, in the county of Northumberland (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction E)
On this coast of sheer perfection, amongst timeless coastal villages, lies Beadnell an historic fishing village.
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (19.8 miles, 31.9 km, direction SE)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Craster, in the county of Northumberland (22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction E)
Craster is a quiet and unspoiled fishing village in Northumberland, famous for its Kippers and beautiful cliff scenery
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All towns in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Berwick-upon-Tweed Station | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction N) |
| Chathill Station | (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction E) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (40.6 miles, 65.3 km, direction SE) |
| New Bridge Street | (45.8 miles, 73.7 km, direction SE) |
| A1(M) Junction 65 | (51.0 miles, 82.0 km, direction SE) |
| Edinburgh Airport | (54.2 miles, 87.2 km, direction NW) |
| Kirknewton to London | (292.4 miles, 470.5 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Kirknewton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Kirknewton center |
| Tankerville Arms Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E) |
| Ryecroft Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) |
| Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) |
| The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW) |
| Roxburghe Hotel And Golf Course | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W) |
| Kings Arms Hotel | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N) |
| Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel | (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction N) |
| The Victoria Hotel | (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction E) |
| Allerton House | (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction W) |
| The Masons Arms | (19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Kirknewton |
