Area Info for Thirlwall (Northumberland)

Thirlwall, Northumberland, UK

Thirlwall is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated near the town of Alnwick, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The village is known for its picturesque rural setting and historical significance.

Historical Significance

Thirlwall is notable for Thirlwall Castle, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 12th century. The castle was built by the de Vesci family and later expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries. It played a strategic role in the border conflicts between England and Scotland and is now a popular historical site and tourist attraction.

Geography and Environment

The village is characterised by its scenic countryside, with rolling hills and farmland typical of Northumberland. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and exploring historical sites. The River Aln flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty of the region.

Community and Amenities

Thirlwall is a small community with limited amenities. Visitors and residents often rely on nearby towns like Alnwick for shopping, dining, and other services. The village maintains a peaceful rural atmosphere, making it a quiet retreat for visitors interested in history and nature.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Northumberland. Public transport options are limited, so most visitors and residents use private vehicles to travel around the area.
Education
School
Gilsland CofE Primary School0.76 miles
Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AA
Greenhead Church of England Primary School1.35 miles
Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7HB
Haltwhistle Community Campus Upper School3.89 miles
Haltwhistle Community Campus, Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BA
Haltwhistle Community Campus Lower School4.00 miles
Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9DP
Lanercost CofE Primary School4.87 miles
Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HL
Hallbankgate Village School5.04 miles
Hallbankgate, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2NJ
Lees Hill CofE School5.44 miles
Lees Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BB
Brampton Primary School7.15 miles
Sawmill Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BZ
Kirby Moor School7.27 miles
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2AB
William Howard School7.45 miles
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR
Henshaw Church of England Voluntary Aided First School7.85 miles
Henshaw, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7EP
Castle Carrock School8.55 miles
Castle Carrock, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9LU
Irthington Village School9.13 miles
Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NJ
Hayton CofE Primary School9.40 miles
Hayton, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9HR
Whitfield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School9.63 miles
Whitfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 8JH
Bewcastle School10.48 miles
Bewcastle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PF
Health
Clinic
Haltwhistle Medical Group Hq4.09 miles
Greencroft Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AP
Brampton Community Mental Health Team11.29 miles
Warwick Mill Business Park, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8RR
Ruth Lancaster James Hospital (Alston Maternity)12.83 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Orton Lea12.83 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Carlton Clinic14.58 miles
Cumwhinton Drive,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Carleton Clinic (Carlisle)14.58 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
The Carleton Clinic14.58 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Hadrian Unit14.58 miles
Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Rowanwood14.58 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Edenwood14.58 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Ruskin Unit14.58 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinotn Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Central Clinic (Carlisle)15.46 miles
50 Victoria Place,, Carlisle, CA1 1HP
Central Clinic (Mental Health Clinics)15.46 miles
50 Victoria Place,, Carlisle, CA1 1HP
Spire Carlisle Clinic15.56 miles
London Road Community Clinic, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
Nwas 111 Service Carlisle15.56 miles
Capital Buildings, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
Birnham Wood15.58 miles
Portland House, 13-14 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PT
GP
Haltwhistle Medical Group4.09 miles
Greencroft Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AP
Brampton Medical Practice7.20 miles
4 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NL
Corby Hill Surgery part of Brampton Medical Practice11.15 miles
Beech House, Corby Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8PL
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice12.54 miles
North Bank, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northd, NE47 6LA
Wetheral Surgery12.62 miles
Yew Tree Cottage, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JD
Alston Medical Practice12.83 miles
The Surgery, Cottage Hospital, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice13.85 miles
The Health Centre, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9LG
Allendale Health Centre13.85 miles
Shilburn Road, Allendale, NE47 9LG
Brunswick House Medical Group15.33 miles
Branch Surgery, 1 Eastern Way, Harraby, CARLISLE, CA1 3QZ
Fusehill Medical Practice15.47 miles
Fusehill Medical Centre, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HE
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Wark15.51 miles
The Surgery, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS
Dr Swain15.52 miles
Grosvenor House Surgery, Warwick Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LB
Dr Frost15.52 miles
Grosvenor House Surgery, Warwick Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LB
Dr Wigmore & Dr Kari15.52 miles
Grosvenor House Surgery, Warwick Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LB
Warwick Road Surgery15.59 miles
65 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EB
Brunswick House Medical Group15.64 miles
1 Brunswick Street, CARLISLE, CA1 1ED
Hospital
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital4.16 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Brampton War Memorial Hospital7.02 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital12.83 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Cumberland Infirmary16.53 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Hexham General Hospital18.68 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Wigton Community Hospital26.19 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Weardale Hospital27.08 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Ferndene28.85 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Shotley Bridge Hospital29.74 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Rothbury Community Hospital34.19 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
Dunston Hill Hospital36.05 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Diabetes Centre36.61 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)36.96 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Newcastle Dental Hospital37.42 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary37.55 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital37.55 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Pharmacy
Boots4.26 miles
Eden House, Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AF
H Jobson Chemist7.18 miles
Market Place, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1RW
Haydon Bridge Pharmacy12.64 miles
Ground Floor, 5 Church Street, Haydon Bridge,Hexham, NE47 6JG
Alston Pharmacy12.69 miles
Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QP
Walker A (Allendale) Ltd13.66 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Shields Street, Allendale, NE47 9BP
Tesco Instore Pharmacy14.46 miles
Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2SB
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd14.70 miles
Arnside Hse,Sycamore Lane, Parklands Village, Carlisle, CA1 3SR
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd14.99 miles
7 Central Avenue, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3QB
Boots15.42 miles
6 Petteril Bank Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3AH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy15.47 miles
Fusehill Medical Centre, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HE
Lloydspharmacy15.62 miles
76 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DU
Lloydspharmacy15.73 miles
46-50 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy15.74 miles
North Carlisle Medical Centre, Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9JZ
Superdrug Pharmacy15.77 miles
Unit 1, Grapes Lane, The Lanes Shopping Ctr, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Boots15.83 miles
43-49 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JU
Asda Pharmacy15.84 miles
Chandler Way, Parkhouse, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0JQ
Leisure
Park
GOWK BANK5.97 miles
TALKIN TARN7.09 miles
HADRIAN'S WALL PATH8.03 miles
GREENLEE LOUGH8.62 miles
WALTON MOSS8.95 miles
KIELDER MIRES9.38 miles
MUCKLE MOSS9.90 miles
CORBY CASTLE (Grade I Listed)12.54 miles
SHAFTOE GREEN12.75 miles
HESLEYSIDE (Grade II Listed)15.83 miles
NUNWICK (Grade II Listed)16.08 miles
KINGMOOR SOUTH16.13 miles
LONGTOWN RIVERSIDE16.28 miles
KINGMOOR SIDINGS16.34 miles
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)16.88 miles
ST ANDREW'S CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)17.41 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Low Row3.27 miles
Low Row Service Station, Low Row, Cumbria, CA8 2JE
Co-op Haltwhistle4.23 miles
Main Street, NE49 9AH
Sainsbury's Haltwhistle4.31 miles
Fair Hill, Haltwhistle, NE49 9DZ
Co-op Brampton5.04 miles
Hallbankgate, CA8 2NJ
Co-op Brampton7.10 miles
Brampton, CA8 1RS
SPAR Market Place7.18 miles
28, Market Place, Cumbria, CA8 1RW
SPAR Brampton7.23 miles
Highland House, Main Street, Cumbria, CA8 1SB
SPAR Corby Hill 11.15 miles
Corby Hill Garage, Cumbria, CA4 8PL
Co-op Carlisle11.42 miles
Carlisle, Warwick Bridge, CA4 8SA
Co-op Hexham12.65 miles
Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ET
Co-op Alston12.70 miles
Alston, CA9 3HS
SPAR Alston12.75 miles
Townfoot Garage, Station Road, Cumbria, CA9 3HY
Co-op Hexham13.67 miles
Allendale Co-op, NE47 9BD
Tesco Carlisle (Superstore)14.23 miles
Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2SB
SPAR Whiteclosegate14.70 miles
Whiteclosegate Filling Station, Brampton Old Road, CA3 0JN
Foreways Post Office14.96 miles
Brunton Park Post Office, 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 2BX
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport34.16 miles
Bus Stop
Gap Shield (E)0.34 miles
Gap Shield (W)0.35 miles
Post Office (W)0.75 miles
Post Office (E)0.75 miles
Crossgates (W)0.76 miles
Bridge Inn (SW)0.78 miles
Crossgates (E)0.78 miles
Hall Terrace (W)0.78 miles
Dinmont House (N)0.79 miles
Bridge Inn (NE)0.79 miles
Reaygarth (W)0.86 miles
Reaygarth (E)0.88 miles
New Hall (W)0.97 miles
New Hall (E)0.98 miles
Village (NW)1.17 miles
Village (SE)1.18 miles
Ferry Port
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing13.94 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing14.09 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing14.64 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing27.66 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing30.67 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing33.75 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing35.16 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing35.52 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing36.09 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing36.38 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing36.58 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing36.82 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing41.89 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing42.85 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal45.03 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing45.70 miles
Railway Station
Haltwhistle Rail Station4.17 miles
Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station6.38 miles
Bardon Mill Rail Station8.72 miles
Wetheral Rail Station12.50 miles
Haydon Bridge Rail Station12.64 miles
Armathwaite Rail Station14.40 miles
Carlisle Rail Station15.85 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station16.84 miles
Hexham Rail Station18.70 miles
Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station19.20 miles
Gretna Green Rail Station19.83 miles
Langwathby Rail Station20.19 miles
Corbridge Rail Station21.75 miles
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station23.35 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station23.69 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station25.87 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Property Sales
CROOKS COTTAGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EA		£226,000
2024-11-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-08-17   £100,000
BIBRA
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£62,000
2023-02-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2008-01-31   £40,000
Sold 2006-10-26   £88,000
HOLMLEA
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EB		£273,000
2021-09-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-07-18   £155,000
ALPHA RISE (3)
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EB		£190,000
2021-09-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-10-23   £173,000
BANNA
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£85,950
2021-07-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2006-08-18   £108,000
6, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2021-04-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-03-18   £114,000
2, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£112,000
2021-03-12
terraced
freehold
MAIA
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£65,000
2020-12-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
INA HOUSE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EB		£218,000
2020-11-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-12   £150,000
11, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2019-10-23
terraced (New)
freehold
13, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2019-06-07
terraced (New)
freehold
12, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2019-05-24
terraced (New)
freehold
8, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£113,000
2019-03-29
terraced (New)
freehold
9, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2019-02-28
terraced (New)
freehold
MAGNIS
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£89,600
2019-02-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2006-08-07   £110,000
10, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£112,500
2018-09-14
terraced (New)
freehold
5, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£112,500
2018-07-11
terraced (New)
freehold
Sold 2017-06-16   £140,000
7, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2018-04-26
terraced (New)
freehold
4, THE FORGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7TF		£115,000
2013-08-08
terraced (New)
freehold
CROFT VILLA
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EB		£82,500
2011-06-22
semidetached
freehold
THE GAP
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£410,000
2009-12-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-05-21   £370,000
KINMONT
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£150,000
2009-05-06
detached
freehold
ALPHA RISE (2), FOLLET CLOSE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EB		£100,000
2009-01-14
terraced
freehold
THE GAP COTTAGE
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£162,000
2007-11-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-07-02   £100,000
Sold 2000-09-22   £47,000
LAWN TOP
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EA		£425,000
2007-04-20
detached
freehold
ONNUM
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£120,000
2006-08-24
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
THE GAP BARNS
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EH		£178,000
2000-09-22
detached
freehold
ALPHA MOUNT
GILSLAND
BRAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
CA8 7EB		£58,000
1999-07-02
semidetached
freehold
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