Pictures of Kirknewton

in the county of Northumberland

St, Gregory's Church. Kirknewton, Northumberland.

Take a picture tour of Kirknewton

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!

Add town to favourites

Submit a history of Kirknewton

Recommended towns & villages near Kirknewton

	Wooler 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... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Ford 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.. Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Budle Bay 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... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Holy Island Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway... Information \| Pictures (13) \| Hotels
	Lindisfarne Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can be reached via a causeway, otherwise it is reached..... Information \| Pictures (43) \| Hotels

All towns in Northumberland
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Recommended attractions near Kirknewton

	Ford Castle .. Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Etal Castle Not a great deal remains of Etal Castle other than evocative ruins. It began as a three storey tower house built around 1342 for..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	Chillingham Castle Set within romantic grounds, the splendour of Chillingham Castle is matched only by the dramatic grandeur of the surrounding..... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	The Breamish Valley See also: The Cheviot Hills The..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Ord House Country Park .. Information \| Hotels

All attractions in Kirknewton
All attractions in Northumberland
Complete A to Z of attractions in England

Hotels & Accommodation in Kirknewton

	Tankerville Arms Hotel 22 Cottage Rd, Wooler, Northumberland, England (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E) Our privately owned, professionally run hotel is a favourite destination for travellers to Northumbria. We offer comfort and modern facilities within the traditional setting of a fine country hotel. ... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Ryecroft Hotel 28 Ryecroft Way, Wooler, Northumberland, England (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) Clive and Linda welcome you to the Ryecroft Hotel in Wooler, 'the Gateway to the Cheviots'. A warm reception awaits you in this family run hotel, in one of the most picturesque parts of Northumberland... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel Cornhill-On-Tweed, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) Wonderful mansion in 15 acres of parkland with four-poster rooms, award-winning cuisine, fine wines & elegant decor.A perfect country retreat in north Northumberland by the unspoilt Scottish Borders a... More info and book online.. Price from £52.00
	The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms Main Street, Swinton, Scottish Borders, Borders, Scotland (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW) A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Scottish Borders from husband and wife owners Chris & Jan Winson. Open seven days a week Situated near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coldstream, Dun... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Roxburghe Hotel And Golf Course Heiton, Kelso, Borders, Scotland (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W) We are delighted to introduce you to The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. Fine accommodation, thoughtful, friendly service and great value. The Roxburghe was converted by its owners, the Duke and Duch... More info and book online.. Price from £155.00

More Kirknewton hotels...

Nearby 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)