Things to do in Kirkheaton, Northumberland

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Kirkheaton, Northumberland.

History and Heritage in Kirkheaton

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Kirkheaton.

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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens | English Heritage
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens | English Heritage
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.
Aydon Castle | English Heritage
Aydon Castle | English Heritage
One of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting.
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A 15-metre (49 feet) length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the Wall.
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
Black Carts Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Black Carts Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret. Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.
Prudhoe Castle | English Heritage
Prudhoe Castle | English Heritage
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
Heddon-on-the-Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Heddon-on-the-Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (61⁄2 feet) thick in places.
Carrawburgh Roman Fort and Temple of Mithras - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Carrawburgh Roman Fort and Temple of Mithras - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.

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The Arts in Kirkheaton

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Kirkheaton.

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The Wynd Gallery
The Wynd Gallery
Peter Wilkinson is a Northumberland based photographer specialising in landscape, commercial and documentary photography working across the UK and abroad
George Stephenson's Birthplace
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Visit George Stephenson’s Birthplace in Northumberland, a 19th century cottage where the world-famous railway engineer was born and raised.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Kirkheaton Ryal Ingoe Little Bavington Capheaton Erring Burn Hallington Wallridge Great Bavington Swilder Burn Small Burn Kirkharle Black Heddon Bingfield Matfen Thockrington Colwell Harnham Wansbeck Great Whittington Little Swinburne Dry Burn Bolam West Houses Heugh Cambo Stamfordham Kirkwhelpington Knowesgate Great Swinburne Halton Shields Belsay Middleton Chollerton Bolam Scots' Gap Cooklaw Halton Milbourne Harlow Hill Barrasford High Angerton Low Angerton Gunnerton Aydon Newton Hall Hartburn Eachwick Dalton Humshaugh Sandhoe

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