English Heritage sites near West Bedlington Parish
BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS
10 miles from West Bedlington Parish
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.
DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
10 miles from West Bedlington Parish
The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.
BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING
11 miles from West Bedlington Parish
A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.
BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
11 miles from West Bedlington Parish
The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE
11 miles from West Bedlington Parish
With its 2000 year history and beautiful views, Tynemouth Castle and Priory is perfect for a family fun day out. Once one of the largest fortified areas in England, it is on the North East coast.
HEDDON ON THE WALL HADRIAN'S WALL
11 miles from West Bedlington Parish
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) thick in places.
Churches in West Bedlington Parish
St Cuthbert
Church Lane
Bedlington
Newcastle
01670 823453
A Grade II* listed building, consecrated around 900AD, the body of St. Cuthbert rested here in 1069 before interment at Durham Cathedral. The Church has been re-ordered over the years, most recently in 2002 when a Lady Chapel was sited at the west end, the organ was re-sited to almost the same position as when originally installed in 1877 and alterations were made to the Burdon Aisle to provide a community space, kitchen and toilet facilities.
The South Porch, added around 1723, is presently used as a Memorial Chapel for the men of Bedlington who lost their lives in the two world wars and contains an interesting Enlistment Book. If those who died were miners their names were placed on the Bedlington and Netherton Pit Rolls of Honour for the First World War.
The Colours of the 2nd Battalion of the Tyneside Scottish Regiment were laid up on 10th July, 1920 and now hang over the entrance to the Chapel. In 2008 The Memorial Chapel was restored , the "Colour" conserved and re-dedicated on 5th July, 2009
Pubs in West Bedlington Parish
Black Bull
18th century traditional main street pub. 10p off a pint for camra members. Whisky club meets last friday of every month. The pub accepts Wetherspoon vouchers. Landlord is ex army and keen on real ale.
Box Wood Tap
The Boxwood Tap is situated in a converted former shop on the main street in the centre of the Nortumberland town of Bedlington.
Lairds House
40 Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5UB
(01670) 823222
lairdshouse.com
Northumberland Arms
On the main street in Bedlington, about halfway down on a corner. 1 handpull on the bar for a rotating guest ale. Opening times vary - especially afternoons - check with the pub before visiting. Once the most popular pub in the town, though...
Red Lion
West End Front Street, Bedlington, NE22 5TZ
(01670) 536160
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