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Bywell, Northumberland

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Bywell is a small village situated on the north bank of the Tyne between Hexham and Newcastle. There are two historic buildings of note in this attractive village. The first is Bywell Castle, built by Ralph Mortimer in about 1430. All that remains of the castle is an impressive fortified gatehouse. The other building is the 18th century manor of Bywell Hall, built around 1760 by William Fenwick, son of the High Sheriff of Northumberland. The Hall is in private hands and is not generally open to the public. A medieval market cross stands in the square.

There are two medieval churches in Bywell, and both are worth a visit. St Andrews church is an ancient Saxon building, with one of the best Saxon towers in England. While St Andrews is now redundant, nearby St Peters is not; it is a fine Saxon building with Norman and 13th century rebuilding.
Bywell, Northumberland, England

About Bywell
Attraction Type: Village
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Nearest Attractions Bywell Castle - 0.3 miles (Castle) Cherryburn - 1.9 miles (Historic Property) Prudhoe Castle - 3.2 miles (Castle) Aydon Castle - 4 miles (Castle) Corbridge Roman Site - 4.7 miles (Roman) George Stephenson's Birthplace - 5.4 miles (Historic Property) Heddon-on-the-Wall (Hadrians Wall) - 6.6 miles (Roman) Northumberland National Park - 6.8 miles (Countryside)

Nearest Towns and Villages Ovingham - 2.8 miles away Corbridge - 3.7 miles away Hexham - 6.9 miles away Blanchland - 8.4 miles away Chollerford - 8.8 miles away Wall - 8.8 miles away Ponteland - 10 miles away Belsay - 11.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Dairy Cottage - 7.8 miles from Bywell Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

Stable 2 - 7.8 miles from Bywell Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

Garden Cottage - 7.8 miles from Bywell Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £334.

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Nearest Hotels

De Vere Slaley Hall - 5.5 miles from Bywell Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £39.50

Close House Hotel - 5.6 miles from Bywell Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland Stay from: £85.00

Close House Hotel - 5.8 miles from Bywell Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £0.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Prospect House - 3.5 miles from Bywell Corbridge, Northumberland From: £45.00

2 The Crofts - 3.5 miles from Bywell Corbridge, Northumberland From: £38.00

Priorfield Bed and Breakfast - 4.1 miles from Bywell Corbridge, Northumberland From: £55.00

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Corbridge
Tourist Information Centre
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Corbridge
Northumberland
England
NE45 5AA
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