Area Info for Glanton (Northumberland)

Glanton, Northumberland, UK

Glanton is a small rural village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south of Alnwick and about 20 miles north of Morpeth. The village is known for its scenic countryside, historic features, and peaceful rural setting.

Location and Landscape

Set within the Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Glanton is surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland. The River Aln flows nearby, providing a picturesque environment and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching, and fishing. The landscape offers stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere.

History and Heritage

Glanton has a history dating back to medieval times. It features traditional Northumbrian architecture, including historic cottages, farmsteads, and the local church, St. Bartholomew’s, which is a notable historic building with origins that date back several centuries. The area has long-standing agricultural roots and retains much of its rural charm.

Community and Amenities

As a small community, Glanton has limited amenities within the village itself. Residents typically rely on nearby towns such as Alnwick or Wooler for shopping, schools, and healthcare. The village hosts local events and has a village hall that serves as a community centre. There are also a few local pubs and farms offering local produce.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible mainly via rural roads connecting to larger towns and transport routes in Northumberland. Public transport options are limited, with bus services connecting Glanton to Alnwick, Wooler, and surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is in Alnwick, providing rail links to Newcastle and beyond.

Natural Environment

The surrounding environment offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, birdwatching, and exploring natural reserves. The proximity to Northumberland National Park and the coast makes Glanton an attractive location for outdoor lovers and those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.

Overall, Glanton provides a tranquil rural environment with a rich heritage and scenic landscape, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet village life in Northumberland.

Education
School
Whittingham Church of England First School1.61 miles
Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4UP
Branton Community First School1.90 miles
Branton, Powburn, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4JF
Netherton Northside First School6.62 miles
Netherton, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7HD
St Michael's Church of England First School6.96 miles
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DJ
Barndale House School6.98 miles
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ
Alnwick the Dukes Middle School7.30 miles
Hope House Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UN
Swansfield Park First School7.31 miles
The Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UL
Alnwick Lindisfarne Middle School7.52 miles
Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1AX
The Duchess's Community High School7.59 miles
Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided First School7.67 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Middle School7.67 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
Rothbury First School7.81 miles
Addycombe, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PG
Thropton Village First School7.91 miles
Thropton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7JD
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School8.25 miles
Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RJ
Swarland Primary School8.73 miles
Leamington Lane, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9JP
Shilbottle Primary9.10 miles
Shilbottle Grange, Shilbottle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ
Health
Clinic
Thompson Opticians Ltd (Alnwick)7.18 miles
6 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JU
Alnwick Infirmary7.62 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
The Bondgate Practice7.65 miles
Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Non Obstetric Ultrasound The Bondgate Practice7.65 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Harbottle Surgery10.40 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Northgate Hospital Site17.95 miles
Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BP
Easterfield Court Site19.20 miles
Easterfield Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JY
Morpeth NHS Centre19.20 miles
Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1JY
The Willows (Morpeth)19.52 miles
Gas House Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1SW
The Whalton Unit19.92 miles
South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
Aaron Optometrist - EYELID CLINIC20.92 miles
Bellway House, Woodhorn Road, Ashington,, NE63 0AE
Wansbeck21.37 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Berwick Infirmary Site24.55 miles
Berwick Infirmary, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Boots Anticoagulation Service (Northumberland)24.68 miles
21E Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LB
South Quay Neurological Care Centre24.85 miles
Cowpen Rd, Blyth, Northumberland,, NE24 5TT
Blyth Community Hospital25.23 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
GP
Infirmary Drive Medical Group7.61 miles
The Consulting Rooms, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 2NR
The Bondgate Practice - Alnwick7.65 miles
The Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Nothumberland, NE66 2NL
The Rothbury Practice7.98 miles
3 Market Place, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7UW
The Rothbury Practice9.19 miles
Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AD
Cheviot Medical Group9.84 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE71 6BL
Glendale Surgery9.84 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northd, NE71 6BL
Harbottle Surgery10.40 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
The Bondgate Practice - Longhoughton10.65 miles
Longhoughton Surgery, 4-6 Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3JN
The Bondgate Practice - Embleton11.07 miles
Embleton Surgery, Westview, Embleton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3XZ
Dr Lees & Partner11.16 miles
Felton Surgery, Middlle Farm, 51 Main Street, Felton, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE65 9PR
Belford Medical Practice12.15 miles
Croftfield, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7ER
Amble Health Centre13.70 miles
Percy Drive, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, Northd, NE65 0HD
Seahouses Surgery Belford Medical Practice14.01 miles
James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YN
The Bondgate Practice - Seahouses14.14 miles
Seahouses Health Centre, James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7XZ
Broomhill Health Centre14.43 miles
Hadston Road, South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9SF
Widdrington Surgery16.54 miles
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LX
Hospital
Alnwick Infirmary7.62 miles
Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Rothbury Community Hospital8.16 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)18.81 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Wansbeck General Hospital21.37 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Berwick Infirmary24.55 miles
Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Blyth Community Hospital25.23 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)30.56 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Freeman Hospital31.37 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Cobalt Hospital31.42 miles
The Silverlink North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0BY
North Tyneside General Hospital32.19 miles
Rake Lane, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital32.20 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Newcastle Dental Hospital32.33 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
Hexham General Hospital32.42 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary32.47 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital32.47 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Diabetes Centre32.56 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Pharmacy
Boots7.21 miles
10 Paikes Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HX
Boots7.24 miles
50-52 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, NE66 1JD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.62 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Boots7.91 miles
High Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7TB
K-Chem Ltd8.78 miles
28 Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XN
The Glendale Pharmacy9.78 miles
26 High Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BY
Ap Booth12.28 miles
22 West Street, Belford, NE70 7QE
Boots13.51 miles
37-39 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0BX
Cromie Pharmacy13.69 miles
158 Percy Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0AG
Boots14.26 miles
30-32 Mainstreet, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RQ
Boots14.39 miles
6 The Precinct, Hadston, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9YF
Widdrington Pharmacy16.54 miles
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LX
Boots19.24 miles
The Mount Haggs Field, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JX
Morpeth Pharmacy19.28 miles
The Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BJ
Boots19.37 miles
3 Market Place West, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HG
Wellway Pharmacy Ltd19.38 miles
Pegswood Health Centre, West View,Pegswood, Morpeth, NE61 6TB
Leisure
Park
CHILLINGHAM (Grade II Listed)7.15 miles
CRAGSIDE (Grade I Listed)7.64 miles
CRAGSIDE7.76 miles
ALNWICK CASTLE (Grade I Listed)9.60 miles
NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND10.14 miles
BARROW BURN WOOD10.91 miles
NEWHAM BOG11.15 miles
HOWICK HALL (Grade II Listed)11.24 miles
NORTHUMBERLAND COAST11.31 miles
BELFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)12.44 miles
GRASSLEES BURN WOOD12.79 miles
AMBLE DUNES14.52 miles
DRURIDGE BAY14.65 miles
LINDISFARNE15.71 miles
FARNE ISLANDS16.40 miles
NORTHUMBERLAND16.52 miles
Shop
Groceries
Alnwick News Food & Wine6.71 miles
57 Upper Barrsdale, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DP
Morrisons Alnwick7.16 miles
Fenkle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JE
Co-op Alnwick7.23 miles
Bondgate Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Co-op Alnwick7.23 miles
Burnside, Longhoughton, NE66 3JQ
Londis Penny Petroleum, Nr alnwick7.25 miles
Hedgeley Services, Powburn, Nr Alnwick, NE66 4HU
Iceland Alnwick7.30 miles
32/34 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD
Co-op Alnwick7.61 miles
Victoria Road, NE66 1RF
Lidl Alnwick7.63 miles
South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2QL
ALDI South Road7.81 miles
Alnwick, NE66 2PA
Sainsbury's Alnwick7.88 miles
Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH
Co-op Morpeth7.93 miles
Rothbury, NE65 7TE
Co-op Alnwick7.94 miles
Petrol Alnwick, NE66 2HA
SPAR Rontec Alnwich7.96 miles
Alnwich Service Station, Cawledge Service Area, Northumberland, NE66 2GD
Co-op Wooler9.70 miles
Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LH
Nisa Local9.75 miles
10 South Rd, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6NW
Londis MoodyS11.19 miles
Front Street, Embleton, NE66 3UH
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport27.65 miles
Bus Stop
The Causeway (W)0.05 miles
The Causeway (E)0.06 miles
Dean House (N)0.53 miles
Dean House (S)0.55 miles
Rothill Farm (S)1.10 miles
Rothill Farm (N)1.11 miles
Cawley View (E)1.26 miles
Cawley View (W)1.26 miles
Hedgeley Station (N)1.57 miles
Hedgeley Station (S)1.58 miles
Cross (NW)1.59 miles
Cross (SE)1.60 miles
Mount Hooley (E)1.75 miles
Mount Hooley (W)1.75 miles
Bridge of Aln (E)1.84 miles
Bridge of Aln (W)1.84 miles
Ferry Port
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing28.69 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing28.86 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing30.29 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal33.93 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal34.39 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal34.50 miles
Railway Station
Alnmouth Rail Station10.18 miles
Chathill Rail Station10.61 miles
Acklington Rail Station12.36 miles
Widdrington Rail Station16.58 miles
Pegswood Rail Station19.55 miles
Morpeth Rail Station19.83 miles
Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station24.66 miles
Cramlington Rail Station25.91 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro27.72 miles
Wylam Rail Station31.17 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station31.67 miles
Corbridge Rail Station32.03 miles
Hexham Rail Station32.16 miles
Blaydon Rail Station32.42 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station32.97 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station32.99 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE66 4A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment217
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%)0
Property Sales
7, SOUTH VIEW
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AR		£165,000
2025-05-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-08-22   £144,500
Sold 2011-11-28   £137,784
38, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AJ		£277,500
2024-05-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-02-17   £230,000
Sold 2012-09-28   £193,000
Sold 2004-11-12   £182,000
3, SOUTH VIEW
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AR		£185,000
2024-03-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-03-19   £90,000
15, WEST TURN PIKE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AN		£127,000
2023-04-06
detached
freehold
25, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AL		£360,000
2022-09-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-03-05   £242,500
Sold 2012-12-11   £240,000
FIELD HOUSE, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AP		£505,000
2022-02-28
detached
freehold
34, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AJ		£260,000
2021-08-06
terraced
freehold
7, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AP		£257,500
2021-06-29
terraced
freehold
32, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AJ		£133,750
2021-05-07
terraced
freehold
HILL HOUSE, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AL		£230,000
2021-04-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
13, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AP		£133,000
2021-01-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-08-05   £119,450
30, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AJ		£109,000
2020-05-01
terraced
freehold
3, GARDEN TERRACE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AW		£164,000
2020-01-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-07-22   £138,000
Sold 2010-07-23   £122,500
1, SOUTH VIEW
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AR		£128,000
2019-03-22
terraced
freehold
WHITTINGHAM VIEW, WEST TURN PIKE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AN		£385,000
2017-08-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-08-07   £345,000
11, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AP		£92,500
2017-01-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-01-26   £118,000
Sold 2006-02-13   £94,500
6, GARDEN TERRACE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AW		£158,000
2016-10-31
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-10-22   £124,000
2, GARDEN TERRACE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AW		£145,000
2015-04-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-02-13   £169,950
Sold 2006-01-31   £117,450
7, GARDEN TERRACE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AW		£120,000
2014-11-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-12-14   £100,000
5, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AP		£155,000
2014-05-12
terraced
freehold
10, GARDEN TERRACE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AW		£120,000
2011-09-12
terraced
freehold
8, GARDEN TERRACE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AW		£85,000
2011-08-15
terraced
freehold
STONE CROFT, WEST TURN PIKE
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AN		£385,000
2009-10-13
detached
freehold
HEATHER COTTAGE, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AL		£185,000
2008-08-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-08-03   £141,000
21, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AL		£165,000
2008-01-16
terraced
freehold
14 - 16, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AJ		£632,000
2007-08-30
detached
freehold
19, FRONT STREET
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AL		£206,000
2007-01-29
terraced
freehold
5, SOUTH VIEW
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4AR		£135,500
2006-11-17
terraced
freehold
THE OVERLOOK
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4BA		£413,000
2006-09-08
detached
freehold
OLD SCHOOL
GLANTON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 4BA		£200,000
2005-03-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-03-30   £140,000
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