Area Info for Chollerton (Northumberland)

Chollerton - Northumberland, UK

Chollerton is a small village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the northeastern part of the county, within the Northumberland National Park area, known for its scenic landscapes and historic sites.

Location and Geography

Chollerton lies approximately 8 miles northwest of Hexham and is surrounded by rural countryside, including farmland, woodlands, and rolling hills. The village is positioned along the River North Tyne, which adds to its scenic appeal. The area is characterised by its peaceful environment and natural beauty, making it popular for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching.

History and Heritage

The village has a long history dating back to medieval times. Notable historic features include the Church of St. Giles, which dates from the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church contains elements from various periods, reflecting its long-standing significance in the local community. The area also has archaeological sites and remnants of ancient settlements that highlight its historic importance.

Community and Economy

Chollerton is a small, close-knit community with a population engaged mainly in agriculture, local crafts, and tourism. The local economy historically revolved around farming and rural trades. Today, residents often work in nearby towns such as Hexham or are involved in tourism-related activities, including bed and breakfast establishments and outdoor recreation services. The village maintains a few local amenities, including a pub and a village hall.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible mainly by road, with the B6321 and other local roads connecting it to Hexham and surrounding areas. Public transport options are limited, with bus services serving the area infrequently. Most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting and shopping. The rural setting offers a tranquil environment away from busy urban centres.

Natural Attractions and Recreation

Chollerton benefits from its proximity to Northumberland National Park, providing extensive opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and wildlife observation. The River North Tyne offers scenic views and fishing opportunities. The surrounding countryside and historic sites make it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

Additional Information

Chollerton combines historic charm with natural beauty, making it a desirable location for those interested in rural living and outdoor pursuits. Its proximity to Hexham and other towns provides access to amenities and services while maintaining a quiet, scenic environment. The village’s heritage, natural surroundings, and community spirit contribute to its appeal as a quintessential Northumberland village.
Education
School
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School0.00 miles
Station Road, Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AA
Humshaugh Church of England First School1.43 miles
Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA
Wark Church of England First School4.03 miles
Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS
Newbrough Church of England Primary School4.08 miles
Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5AQ
Acomb First School4.37 miles
Bishops Hill, Main Street, Acomb, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4PL
Beaufront First School5.09 miles
Sandhoe, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4LY
The Sele First School5.80 miles
The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ
Queen Elizabeth High School5.90 miles
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School6.03 miles
Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School6.03 miles
Highford Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2DD
Hexham Middle School6.12 miles
Wanless Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BU
Hexham Priory School6.19 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY
Hexham East First School6.33 miles
Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1JD
Corbridge Middle School6.81 miles
Cow Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5HX
Corbridge Church of England Aided First School7.18 miles
St Helen`s Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ
Haydon Bridge Community High School and Sports College7.28 miles
Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6LR
Health
Clinic
Chesterholme Hospital5.63 miles
Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR
Specsavers Hearcare - South Of Tyne - Hexham5.96 miles
30 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LZ
Hexham Primary Care Centre6.09 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Heppell House7.24 miles
Aydon Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5DT
Corbridge Health Centre7.36 miles
Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LG
Prudhoe Hospital Site13.66 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Haltwhistle Medical Group Hq14.41 miles
Greencroft Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AP
Physiotherapy Matters - Darras Hall14.62 miles
Darras Hall Clinic, Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9PW
White Medical Group15.16 miles
Ponteland Primary Care Centre, Meadowfield, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9SD
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Throckley Primary Care15.42 miles
Tillmouth Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 9PA
Chopwell Childrens Centre15.69 miles
Chopwell Primary School, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7HS
Ryton Clinic15.71 miles
Grange Road,, NE40 3LT
Oakfields Medical Centre16.34 miles
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB
Queens Road Surgery - Hearingcare Clinic17.35 miles
Queens Road, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0BW
Queens Road Surgery - EYELID Clinic17.35 miles
Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett,, DH8 0BW
Stanhope Neurological Care Centre17.46 miles
Corbridge Rd, Mesomsley, Consett,, DH8 6QY
GP
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Humshaugh Surgery1.35 miles
The Surgery, 1 East Lea, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4BU
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Wark4.02 miles
The Surgery, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS
The Sele Medical Practice6.05 miles
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Burn Brae Medical Group6.09 miles
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice7.19 miles
North Bank, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northd, NE47 6LA
Corbridge Medical Group7.36 miles
Corbridge Health Centre, Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LG
Bellingham Practice7.88 miles
Health Centre, Bellingham, Hexham, Northd, NE48 2HE
White Medical Group (Stamfordham)10.19 miles
12 Grange Road, Stamfordham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE18 0PF
Dr N R Winslow & Partner10.19 miles
16 Grange Road, Stamfordham, Newcastle-Upon Tyne, NE18 0PF
Dr N R Winslow & Partner11.12 miles
Scots Gap, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4EG
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice11.82 miles
The Health Centre, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9LG
Allendale Health Centre11.82 miles
Shilburn Road, Allendale, NE47 9LG
Branch End Surgery11.93 miles
Branch End Surgery, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LL
Prudhoe Medical Group12.81 miles
Prudhoe Medical Group, Kepwell Bank Top, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PW
Dr S C Haywood13.05 miles
16a Adderlane Road, West Wylam, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HR
Riversdale Surgery13.09 miles
Oaklands Medical Centre, Oaklands Medical Centre, Front Street, Prudhoe, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ
Hospital
Hexham General Hospital6.09 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Ferndene13.66 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital14.35 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Shotley Bridge Hospital17.25 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Rothbury Community Hospital19.40 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)19.70 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)20.01 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Diabetes Centre20.19 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Dunston Hill Hospital20.21 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Newcastle Dental Hospital20.84 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital20.86 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
The Royal Victoria Infirmary20.99 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital20.99 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital21.43 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Freeman Hospital21.66 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Weardale Hospital21.70 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Pharmacy
Tesco Pharmacy5.85 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
Boots5.93 miles
7 Fore Street, Hexham, NE46 1ND
Boots6.02 miles
1 Cattle Market, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1NJ
Lloydspharmacy6.09 miles
Hexham Gen Hospital Site, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Haydon Bridge Pharmacy7.22 miles
Ground Floor, 5 Church Street, Haydon Bridge,Hexham, NE47 6JG
Boots7.22 miles
4 Town Hall Buildings, Princes Street, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AD
Parkside Pharmacy Limited7.80 miles
Front Street, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2AA
Boots11.92 miles
1 Alexandra Terrace, Stocksfield, NE43 7LA
Walker A (Allendale) Ltd12.02 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Shields Street, Allendale, NE47 9BP
Boots12.87 miles
77 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PU
Boots13.03 miles
48 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DD
Wylam Pharmacy13.46 miles
Main Street, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8AB
Boots14.25 miles
Eden House, Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AF
Boots14.62 miles
7 The Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9PW
Vantage Chemist15.01 miles
Pattinson Drive, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4US
Parklands Chemists15.37 miles
14 Merton Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9PX
Leisure
Park
NUNWICK (Grade II Listed)2.08 miles
ST ANDREW'S CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)5.25 miles
FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (HADRIAN'S WALL)5.30 miles
THE HEXHAM PARKS (Grade II Listed)5.87 miles
SHAFTOE GREEN7.33 miles
KIRKHARLE HALL (Grade II Listed)8.36 miles
MUCKLE MOSS8.39 miles
CAPHEATON (Grade II Listed)8.58 miles
HESLEYSIDE (Grade II Listed)8.94 miles
GREENLEE LOUGH9.31 miles
WALLINGTON (Grade II* Listed)9.67 miles
HADRIAN'S WALL PATH10.87 miles
BELSAY HALL (Grade I Listed)11.19 miles
BOLAM LAKE11.49 miles
CASTLEFIELDS WOOD12.92 miles
TYNE RIVERSIDE13.28 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Hexham Rotary Way Localal5.49 miles
Off Rotary Way, Bridge End, Hexham, NE46 4DL
Tesco Hexham (Extra)5.75 miles
Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Rd, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
ALDI Haugh Lane Industrial Est.5.77 miles
Hexham, NE46 3PU
Waitrose Hexham5.84 miles
Wentworth Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
Co-op West Street5.86 miles
Hexham, NE46 3BH
Nisa Local5.97 miles
48 Fore St, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LZ
Iceland Hexham5.98 miles
17/21 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LU
Battle Hill Convenience Store6.03 miles
5 Newmans Way, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1BB
M&S Hexham6.06 miles
Maidens Walk, Hexham, NE46 1PU
Co-op Corbridge7.17 miles
Hill Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AA
SPAR Corbridge7.25 miles
Bishops Garages Ltd, Spar Store, Northumberland, NE45 5LB
Co-op Hexham7.26 miles
Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ET
Co-op Hexham7.80 miles
Parkside Place, Bellingham, NE48 2AY
Costcutter Newcastle10.66 miles
Albemarle Bks, Newcastle, NE15 0RF
Co-op Hexham11.91 miles
Allendale Co-op, NE47 9BD
SPAR Stocksfield11.92 miles
Branch End Service Station, Main Road, Northumberland, NE43 7LA
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport16.79 miles
Bus Stop
Front Street (SE)0.02 miles
Front Street (NW)0.02 miles
Heatheridge (SE)1.04 miles
Heatheridge (NW)1.04 miles
Keepershield (SE)1.06 miles
Keepershield (NW)1.07 miles
Jubilee House (N)1.16 miles
The Nook (SW)1.17 miles
Jubilee House (S)1.17 miles
The Nook (NE)1.18 miles
The Crown (E)1.22 miles
The Crown (W)1.22 miles
Bus shelter (N)1.24 miles
The Crown (S)1.24 miles
The Shieling (N)1.34 miles
The Shieling (S)1.35 miles
Ferry Port
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing15.90 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing17.13 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing18.22 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal27.40 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal27.49 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal27.72 miles
Railway Station
Hexham Rail Station5.84 miles
Haydon Bridge Rail Station7.16 miles
Corbridge Rail Station7.63 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station9.74 miles
Bardon Mill Rail Station10.14 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station11.36 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station12.28 miles
Wylam Rail Station13.79 miles
Haltwhistle Rail Station14.43 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro16.75 miles
Blaydon Rail Station17.76 miles
Morpeth Rail Station19.26 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station19.67 miles
Dunston Rail Station20.76 miles
Pegswood Rail Station21.09 miles
Cramlington Rail Station21.25 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE48 4AA)
Number of Properties in Catchment34
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)4
Property Sales
Awaiting sales data

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